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Happy Thanksgiving and A Call to Action from the Thomas More Law Center

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On October 3, 1789, George Washington, at the request of Congress, issued a Thanksgiving proclamation to be grateful for God’s benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and that we perform our relative duties properly and punctually.

True Thanksgiving and gratitude come from the heart and not from words. It is expressed in action.

So, as our government demolishes the freedoms which were bestowed upon the American People by Almighty God and maintained by the blood of patriots from the Revolutionary War to the present time, on this Thanksgiving Day, let us in gratitude, vow to fight to preserve them.

Click here to read Washington’s Proclamation of 1789

Richard Thompson, Esq.

Thomas More Law Center

President and Chief Counsel

 

There Can Be Only ONE Independence—Fourth of July, 1776

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Happy Fourth of July!

The 4th of July commemorates the day that our Founding Fathers threw off the yolk of tyranny to accept the burden of freedom, which requires bloodshed to keep, and a moral and religious people to maintain.

However, there is a concerted effort to erase the Fourth of July as the founding date of our country.

Today, Patriotic Americans must contend with a new founding date for America—August 20, 1619, the day when the first slave ship arrived on Americas shores.

That date is the brainchild of pseudohistory professor Nikole Hannah-Jones. It’s a component of the 1619 Project, which aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery at the very center of our national founding.

The alternative 1619 national founding is the product of a radical ideology attempting to rewrite our country’s history.

So, which will it be? 1619, or 1776?

Let us remember the truth of that glorious day—July 4th, 1776. For the first time in world history, a group of colonials—

The progeny of the pilgrims, seeking a land in which they could freely exercise their faith without threat of imprisonment or execution…

The offspring of explorers, gutsy enough to voyage across the merciless ocean to traverse an uncharted, unpredictable continent…

The posterity of entrepreneurs, oppressed by the King and the landed aristocracy of Great Britain which kept them subjugated…

—Were, with the simple signing of the Declaration, breaking with their mother country. No small feat, to go up against the greatest military power in the world at that time! John Adams wrote in a letter to his wife the day before the birth of our nation:

I am well aware of the toil, and blood, and treasure, that it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet, through all the gloom, I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.

In that same letter, Adams refers to July 4th, 1776 as the “day of deliverance”. Let us not forget the justness of their cause: their God-given, inalienable rights were being violated by the King and Parliament, whose claim to rule was birth, not merit.

So, on this Fourth of July, our country’s birthday—

May we dedicate ourselves to the preservation of that Great Experiment our forefathers fought and died for…

May we recommit our allegiance to that noble, holy cause: freedom…

May we pray God redeems this Christian nation, dedicated to Him from its conception…

So that “the last best hope of earth,” as Abraham Lincoln said, “shall not perish from the earth.”

Please click here to watch this inspiring short video commemorating what the Founders created: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

God Bless America!

Richard Thompson, Esq.

President and Chief Counsel

Thomas More Law Center

The Thomas More Law Center defends and promotes America’s Judeo-Christian heritage and moral values. It supports a strong national defense and an independent and sovereign United States of America. The Law Center accomplishes its mission through litigation, education, and related activities. It does not charge for its services. The Law Center is supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and is recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization. You may reach the Thomas More Law Center at (734) 827-2001 or visit our website at www.thomasmore.org.

This Memorial Day, Honor Those Soldiers Who Died That We May Live Free — Resolve You Will Not Let Their Sacrifices Be For Naught

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On Memorial Day we honor the soldiers who fought and died that we may live free. From the earliest beginnings of our nation to the present time, they gave the last full measure of devotion.

Today, the freedoms which they so heroically defended, are under attack from within. The Judeo-Christian foundations of our nation are crumbling. Discontent and disorder prevail in our cities. Patriotism is replaced with Globalism. Public virtue is gone. Public depravity dominates.

But freedom is never won by politicians, political speeches, community organizers, or court decisions. It is won by the blood and sacrifice of soldiers.

So, on this Memorial Day I encourage you and your family to take a few minutes to prayerfully remember those who made that ultimate sacrifice. Resolve that you will not let their sacrifices be for naught.

You may want to watch the 3 videos (in BLUE) as a means of solemn remembrance.

Taps

Memorial Inspirational Quotes

Amazing Grace

As is tradition, I close this Memorial Day message with a poem by Marine Chaplain Father Dennis Edward:

It is the Soldier

It is the soldier, not the reporter,

who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the soldier, not the poet,

who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the soldier, not the campus organizer

who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.

It is the soldier, not the lawyer,

who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the soldier, who salutes the flag,

who serves under the flag,

and whose coffin is draped by the flag,

who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Also, please remember in your prayers our troops deployed in harm’s way today. Pray for their families and loved ones as they endure the hardship and all the uncertainty that comes with deployment.

God Bless America!

Richard Thompson, Esq.

President and Chief Counsel

Thomas More Law Center

The Thomas More Law Center defends and promotes America’s Judeo-Christian heritage and moral values. It supports a strong national defense and an independent and sovereign United States of America. The Law Center accomplishes its mission through litigation, education, and related activities. It does not charge for its services. The Law Center is supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and is recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization. You may reach the Thomas More Law Center at (734) 827-2001 or visit our website at www.thomasmore.org.

This Week is America’s Thanksgiving – A Time to Thank Almighty God

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Our Nation’s first Thanksgiving occurred on November 26, 1789 as a result of President George Washington’s Proclamation which began, “WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits and humbly implore His protection and favor.”

(Click here to read the complete original Proclamation.)

This year, many Americans despair over the deep divisions within our Nation and the draconian government restrictions placed on our ability to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. We’ve been there before and survived. Stronger than ever. The Spanish Flu in the midst World War I infected one-third of the world’s population and killed an estimated 675,000 Americans.

Have faith!

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

“Let us keep this Thanksgiving Day sacred, thanking God for the bounty and goodness of our nation. As a measure of our gratitude, let us rededicate ourselves to the preservation of the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

Ronald Reagan, Thanksgiving Day, 1985

Pray for God’s protection over the men and women serving in our Armed Forces, standing the lonely guard, in rough and faraway places, so that we can freely thank God for His many blessings.

So, on this Thanksgiving Day, pray for the protection of our Nation and that Almighty God will guide us as we meet the challenges ahead.

God bless you and your loved ones. God bless America.

Richard Thompson, Esq.

Thomas More Law Center

President and Chief Counsel

 

Veterans Day—A Tribute to FREEDOM

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From the Desk of Richard Thompson

Today, November 11th, Americans commemorate Veterans Day. It’s a day set aside to honor those who have served our Nation in times of war and in times of peace. It’s a day to remember and be thankful that there are men and women who have fought and stand ready to fight to preserve our Freedom.

MASTER SERGEANT ROY P. BENAVIDEZ – HIS STORY EXEMPLIFIES THE STORY OF AMERICA

His story is the story of America. Born near Cuero, Texas, son of a Mexican father and a Yaqui Indian mother, he was orphaned at an early age. His American story—President Reagan awarded him our Nation’s highest honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor, for his unbelievable heroism in the jungles of Vietnam on May 2, 1968. During six hours of operations he suffered 37 separate bullet, shrapnel and bayonet wounds and saved the lives of at least 8 comrades.

A Navy ship bears his name, the USNS Benavidez. Several facilities are named in his honor including an American Legion Post, a city park in Colorado and the Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez Highway. Roy Benavidez died on November 29, 1998, but his love for America and amazing heroism is a lesson to us all on this Veterans Day. He and millions of Veterans throughout our history have sacrificed for Freedom. Let us vow that their sacrifices are not in vain.

Before President Reagan presented Master Sgt Benavidez the Medal of Honor, he reportedly turned to the press and said: “If the story of his heroism were a movie script, you would not believe it.”

Click here to watch video of President Reagan Awarding the Citation

Click here to read the Citation

Veterans Day often brings to mind a quote typically attributed to George Orwell:

“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”

God bless our veterans and their families and God bless America.
 
Sincerely yours,

 

 

 

Richard Thompson
President and Chief Counsel
Thomas More Law Center

We Will Never Forget 9/11

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Click Here for an Interactive Timeline of Events on 9/11

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the horrific September 11, 2001, attack on America and our God-given freedoms we so cherish. Nearly 3,000 Americans were murdered by Islamic terrorists that day. We also remember and honor the bravery of the first responders, many of whom lost their lives trying to save others. Many more are still suffering from their injuries.

This is also the time to remember the thousands of American soldiers who were killed or wounded and are still suffering in the ensuing wars in the Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan and places unknown. We honor those who answered our Nation’s call to arms. We also remember the sacrifices made by their families.

Please pray for all our men and women in harm’s way defending our Nation and way of life.

Ever since 9/11, the Thomas More Law Center has been fighting against the internal threat to our country posed by radical Islam. And we will continue to do so.

So, on this 19th anniversary of 9/11, let us rededicate ourselves to the defeat of radical Islam. We owe this much to all who lost their lives that day, as well as in the battles that followed.  We will never forget!

God bless America.

Richard Thompson
President and Chief Counsel
THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER