The countdown to America's 250th birthday has begun, but are we prepared to celebrate with true understanding rather than empty patriotism? In this powerful introduction to the Rebuilding Liberty initiative, we confront the alarming reality that many Americans have forgotten what made our nation exceptional in the first place.

Ronald Reagan warned us about this exact problem four decades ago: "If we forget what we did, we won't know who we are." His words proved prophetic as we've witnessed the erosion of American memory leading to confusion about our national identity. The semi-quincentennial celebration in 2026 offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rebuild liberty on its proper foundation – not just wave flags, but understand why those flags are worthy of being waved.

The Declaration of Independence provides our blueprint. Thomas Jefferson's revolutionary document wasn't just a statement of independence but a formula for liberty that remains relevant today. We explore the essential building blocks: truth as our foundation, the Creator as the source of our rights, the pursuit of happiness through free enterprise, and the critical concept of consent of the governed. These principles formed the intellectual architecture that made America exceptional and must be restored if we hope to preserve freedom.

We've grown dangerously comfortable, valuing safety over liberty. This misplaced priority has led to cultural decay as citizens become unwilling to risk reputation or comfort to maintain their freedoms. Rebuilding liberty requires courage – the willingness to speak truth, question established institutions, and actively participate in civic life despite personal costs. Our ambitious goal: educate 5 million Americans about constitutional principles, develop 100,000 Constitution coaches, support 10,000 liberty-minded candidates, and organize 5,000 meaningful celebrations for July 4, 2026.

Join us at patriotacademy.com to become part of this movement. The window of opportunity is open, but it won't stay open forever. Will you help transform this moment into a movement that secures liberty for generations to come?

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Divorce Rates Are Falling and Marriage Is Rising, Says Leading Researcher

https://www.crosswalk.com/headlines/contributors/michael-foust/divorce-rates-are-falling-and-marriage-is-rising-says-leading-researcher.html

Gallup: Americans united on immorality of adultery, divided on abortion

https://catholicvote.org/gallup-americans-united-on-immorality-of-adultery-divided-on-abortion/

Trump Notches Gargantuan Win for Christians Who Were Banned from Sharing Their Faith

https://www.westernjournal.com/trump-notches-gargantuan-win-christians-banned-sharing-faith/

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire Education Department Employees

https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/supreme-court-allows-trump-to-fire-education-department-employees-5887269

Poll Shows Americans 18-29 are Becoming More Pro-Life

https://www.lifenews.com/2025/06/18/poll-shows-americans-18-29-are-becoming-more-pro-life/

American society is experiencing a quiet but significant return to traditional values, defying decades of cultural decline narratives. Fresh data from the University of Virginia reveals divorce rates have fallen a remarkable 40% since the early 1980s, with the steepest drops occurring in the last fifteen years. Simultaneously, more children are growing up in two-parent households, reversing a troubling trend that had particularly devastated certain communities.

This shift toward family stability appears to be bringing additional benefits. Marriage is encouraging healthier expressions of masculinity, with married men working harder, drinking less, and channeling traditionally masculine traits like protection and provision in ways that benefit their families and communities. The restoration of these traditional family structures creates a more stable foundation for raising the next generation of leaders.

Religious expression is gaining renewed protection in public spaces. A recent Trump administration directive affirmed federal employees' right to express their faith in the workplace, normalizing religious conversation rather than treating it as something to be hidden away. This represents a significant change from previous administrations' approaches to religious expression in government settings.

Perhaps most surprising are shifting attitudes on abortion, particularly among young adults. A Gallup poll shows that in just two years, the percentage of 18-29 year olds identifying as pro-life increased by eight points, while those supporting abortion in all circumstances dropped fourteen points. While this doesn't indicate complete opposition to abortion, it suggests Gen Z may not follow predicted patterns of increasing abortion support.

When examining moral attitudes more broadly, Americans remain divided on issues like transgenderism, abortion, and same-sex relationships, often along partisan lines. Yet there are surprising points of unity: 89% of Americans view adultery as morally wrong, with cloning and suicide also widely rejected across political divides.

These trends suggest America may be reaching a cultural inflection point where traditional values are experiencing renewed appre

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Today's episode dives deep into constitutional questions that reveal the complex interplay between America's founding principles and current debates about citizenship, federal funding, and religious foundations.

When a listener asks about dual citizenship, we uncover a fascinating historical shift. While America traditionally emphasized singular national loyalty, the Supreme Court's 1967 ruling dramatically changed citizenship policies. This transformation reflects broader cultural changes in how we view commitment—a shift from steadfast loyalty to seeking multiple options and escape hatches. The discussion raises profound questions about what happens when citizens maintain divided allegiances during challenging times.

The conversation takes an illuminating turn when examining claims about Planned Parenthood funding in recent legislation. What begins as a simple fact-check reveals the surprising power of unelected officials in the legislative process. The Senate parliamentarian's decision to reduce defunding from ten years to one demonstrates how procedural mechanisms can fundamentally alter major policy decisions with little public awareness.

Perhaps most compelling is our examination of the founding fathers' religious beliefs. When confronted with claims that figures like Jefferson, Franklin, and Madison were deists who rejected Christian principles, we present documented evidence that paints a dramatically different picture. Drawing from Professor Donald Lutz's comprehensive research analyzing 15,000 founding-era writings, we demonstrate that the Bible was the single most cited source (34%) in the founders' documents—far outpacing Montesquieu, Blackstone, and Locke.

The narrative of America being founded on anything other than predominantly Judeo-Christian principles simply doesn't withstand historical scrutiny. Benjamin Franklin's famous call for prayer during the Constitutional Convention hardly aligns with portraying him as a deist who believed in an uninvolved creator.

For those wanting to explore these topics further, visit wallbuilders.com for primary source documents and deeper insights into America's true constitutional foundations. These questions remind us that understanding our nation's principles requires moving beyond simplified narratives to embrace the rich complexity of our shared heritage.

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