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David Barton
Founder and President, WallBuilders
The American philosophy of government set forth in the Declaration of Independence and secured by the Constitution declared: (1) there is a Creator; (2) the Creator gives specific rights to man; and (3) the foremost purpose of government is to secure those rights inviolable. Among the inalienable rights specifically enumerated by the Founding Fathers and to be secured by government was the right of private property. Discover the Founders' views on property rights and on the taxation and regulation of private property. Greater Protection for Parental Rights
In previous generations, Americans did not enshrine self-evident truths in statutory or constitutional law, for to declare the obvious was unnecessary. Now, however, the absence of explicit language has allowed the judiciary to set aside long-standing public policies reflecting Biblical values. For example, because everyone knew that marriage was between a man and a woman, few states enshrined that position in their constitution, thus allowing the judiciary to substitute an opposite policy. The same judicial assault has now begun upon traditional parental rights. Learn what can be done to protect those rights. How to Develop a Biblical Worldview in Every Area of Life
This current generation is the first in American history that has been culturally trained to compartmentalize its faith &ndash the first to be taught that the Bible is to be kept at home or church but is not to influence economics, education, law, medicine, transportation, etc. Learn the paradigm of previous generations that enabled them to think Biblically and to incorporate Biblical principles into every area of life and living. An Historical View of the Second Amendment
The recent Heller decision by the U. S. Supreme Court (the Court's first-ever decision on the Second Amendment) has been hailed with mixed results. Both gun advocates and gun control advocates claimed victory in the ruling, and both sides expect much more litigation as a result. In fact, Dick Heller has already filed another federal lawsuit challenging the new restrictions that Washington, D. C. has placed upon gun ownership. Largely lost in all the political and legal discussion has been the historical underpinnings of the Second Amendment &ndash underpinnings that will be presented clearly in this session.
Don CoraceProperty Rights Expert and Author of Government Pirates Private Property Rights
Real estate developer and property rights expert Don Corace offers a ground-breaking, in-depth look at eminent domain abuse and other government regulations that strangle the rights of property owners throughout America. Government Pirates is filled with shocking stories of corrupt politicians, activist judges, entrenched bureaucrats, greedy developers, NIMBY (Not-In-My Backyard) activists, and environmental extremists who conspire to seize property and extort money and land in return for permits. Corace provides the hard facts about individual rights and offers invaluable advice for those whose property may be in danger.
Major Stephen CoughlinAdvisor to the Department of Defense Addressing Terrorism at the State Level
Robert EnlowExecutive Director, Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice New Advances in Educational Choice
Robert Enlow is a leader in the school choice movement, working on the issues of school vouchers, education tax credits, charter schools and private education. The Friedman Foundation assists school choice efforts in numerous states each year, conducting research into the effectiveness of school choice, drafting model legislation, and undertaking marketing and communications campaigns. Enlow will update attendees on the progress and prospects for school choice in America.
Rabbi Daniel Lapin
American Alliance of Jews and Christians
For 100 years, America's famous 3M Company has profitably improved people's lives by solving their adhesive problems. Likewise, we can all profit by improving America's cultural adhesion. The three basic adhesives that glue individuals into groups, communities, and societies are Manners, Money, and Marriage. Rabbi Lapin will reveal the origins of each and how they can be harmed or strengthened by government.
Bob McEwen
Former Congressman
Congressman McEwen reveals why some cities prosper while others are in a state of collapse &ndash why some states are robust and growing while others are in deficit and decline &ndash why some nations are rich and vibrantly full of innovation while others export poverty and refugees. When Bob is finished, all will be able to explain the simple formula that has made America the envy of the world.
Eric Rassbach
National Litigation Director
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
Eric will explain how states can implement school choice even in the face of Blaine Amendments &ndash a centuries-old measure which has been one of the largest impediments to faith-based programs and school choice in numbers of states. Eric is the national litigation director for the Becket Fund and has litigated cases not only in the U. S. Supreme Court as well as state and federal courts of appeals but also in the European Court of Human Rights. Property Rights & RLUIPA (Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act)
One of the growing areas of government intrusion on private property rights involves encroachments upon the property rights of churches and religious non-profit organizations. Eric will explain how states can protect religious land use from hostile municipalities that seek to impinge or disregard those historic rights.
Rick TylerDirector of Media Relations, Gingrich Communications Real Change: From the World that Fails to the World that Works
From the borders to education to energy, government bureaucracies at all levels are failing. Americans want change, but what kind of change do they want? Real change goes beyond marginal tinkering. Real change boldly replaces failure with success. But it begins with a compelling vision and a competent leader to articulate and design a communications strategy that will win the support of a majority of voters. Rick Tyler will discuss how to bring about real change and create solutions voters want.
Tim BrooksApplied Life Ministries Devotional Messages
Tim Brooks is Senior Pastor of Christian Ministries Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he also heads a Bible College and a massive summer youth camp. Raised on a ranch and working hard his entire life, during the inspirational evening sessions Tim will present Biblical lessons that are practical, humorous, and uplifting.
Louie Giglio (via recording)Passion Conferences & 268 Generation Indescribable
Enlarge your vision of God and of the role that science plays in revealing His greatness. Viewing recent pictures from the Hubble telescope, we are given unbelievable and formerly indescribable glances into God's grandeur. Stars, nebulas, pulsars, and galaxies &ndash all are beautifully and intricately created by Him. Contemplating the vastness of God can make it harder to wrap our minds around His grace but gives a better understanding of the splendor of His creation.
David Grothe
Grothe Ministries
National recording artist Dave Grothe will provide inspirational and patriotic music during conference dinners and will also lead the Sunday morning devotional service.
Scott Lindsey
Ministry Relations Director
Logos Bible Software
Nothing is more powerful than God's Word (cf. Mt. 24:35 & Heb. 11:3), which is likened to a sword (cf. Eph. 6:17 & Heb. 4:12.). After Scott's delightful training on how to make more efficient use of that Word, you have the feeling of being able to wield that sword more like an agile Ninja warrior than a cumbersome medieval knight! &ndash you suddenly feel like you are facing the enemy with a machine gun rather than a flintlock pistol!
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