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President transforms democracy into a dictatorship
From the early to mid-18th century, Deism had a conservative influence on politics in colonial America that failed to inspire many colonists.
 • Dr. Martin Erdmann
Jonathan Edwards compromised with Enlightenment philosophy
The rapid rise to fame of the two leading Whig figures, Isaac Newton and John Locke, was a key factor in the warm reception of the Enlightenment in the…
 • Dr. Martin Erdmann
Philosophers have eliminated God from society
In what is known as covenant theology, the Dutch theologian Johannes Coccejus (1603-1669) described the four most important spheres of relationship in…
 • Dr. Martin Erdmann
Liberal Enlightenment thinkers pave the way for totalitarianism
Is it true that John Locke, an Englishman, introduced the principle of civil liberty to the Western world through classical liberalism?
 • Dr. Martin Erdmann
Anti-Christian Whig ideology is still valued today
Isn’t it a waste of time to dwell on topics from a bygone era, such as the machinations of the English Whig Party in the late 17th century?
 • Dr. Martin Erdmann
The Stock Exchange is the temple of all nations
Today, I heard American commentator Douglas MacGregor discuss the reasons for war.
 • Dr. Martin Erdmann
The Bank of England was established to finance the war
The history of England in the 17th and 18th centuries can only be properly understood if one bears in mind that the English state was constantly…
 • Dr. Martin Erdmann
Musings of the Court Jester
Musings of the Court Jester
The purpose of this publication is to defend the Christian faith against anti-Christian tendencies in society.

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