| This past week’s curation at RealClear’s American Civics portal begins with John Agresto’s reflections on the crucial connection between civic education and liberal education. A member of the board of the Jack Miller Center and a longtime professor and college president, Agresto writes, “A true civic education cannot exist without a deep and serious understanding of our principles, history, literature, religious traditions, and culture, with all its difficulties and its accomplishments.” He looks to Thomas Jefferson and John Witherspoon, two important American Founders, whose stands for American independence rested upon a deep and abiding education that creates well-rounded human beings. Liberal education matters in the 21st century just as it did in the 18th century, because “we Americans are collectively all rulers,” and our knowledge and beliefs “shape not only our individual lives but our civic lives.” In the latest piece on our ongoing “Making Citizens Series,” American Civics editor Mike Sabo highlights the Matthew J. Ryan Center at Villanova University. As director Steven McGuire argues, the Ryan Center was founded in order “to take seriously American history, traditions, and principles and to promote the study of free societies.” Through a vibrant fellowship program, inviting key speakers, an alumni program, and more, the Center looks to form patriotic citizens who can think for themselves. At RealClearReligion, James Patterson looks at Christian nationalism on both the Right and the Left. Patterson says that commentators who define Christian nationalism as “primarily evangelical Protestants who support former President Donald J. Trump and believe that America is or ought to be a Christian nation” are missing the opposing view from the Left. The problem with Christian nationalism, he argues, is not with Christianity but with the nationalistic idea that the “federal government” should impose “a single interpretation of the Christian religion onto the broader public.” The solution is to stop ramping up political battles and to work toward the “de-escalation of state power.” Original Posts John Agresto, RealClearAmericanCivics Are liberal education and civic education related? Perhaps the immediate answer is “No.” At its best, a decent liberal education... Mike Sabo, RealClearWire In the News James Patterson, RealClearReligion Samuel Postell, Constituting America Krista Mahr, Politco Michael Cronin, Gloucester Daily Times Chris Pappavaselio, New Hampshire Bulletin Oliva Casey, WTNH Samuel Abrams, AEI Eric Foner, The Nation James Rogers, Law & Liberty Ayana Archie, NPR Bruce Morlan, Faribault Daily Carol McNamara, Arizona Capitol Times Michela Moscufo, Reuters Jonathan Butcher, Daily Signal Emma Davis, Knox Pages Stephan Kieninger, Elizabeth Spalding, David Tubbs, & David Randall, NAS On June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan delivered his iconic speech at the Berlin Wall where he challenged Soviet Leader... Rachel Davison Humphries, Bill of Rights Institute Join BRI as we explore contemporary issues through the lens of founding principles while providing thought-provoking questions... Robert P. George, National Constitution Center In this Friday session, Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program Nick Adams, Prager U G'day there. As an outsideI have a unique perspective from which to view America. As an American friend said to me: "Sometimes... Carl Cannon's Great American Stories It's April 22, 2022. Today is Earth Day. It's also Friday, the day of the week when I pass along ... It's Friday, April 15, 2022, the day of the week when I pass along a quotation intended to be uplifting ... It was 80 years ago today that Jimmy Demaret packed up his golf clubs after finishing the final round in ... | 