Biblical Worldview Education & Action

Authentic American History

American History, if taught from original documents and the Biblical Worldview method, will produce passionate patriotic statesmen and is an exciting adventure for young adults. Learning the stories from original sources, from letters, documents and biographies brings liberty alive.

This American History course is different from most. It is a compilation of original documents written before the 1900’s. It is critical to go back to source letters, documents, articles and publications because America’s history began to be re-written about 1900. There are few public school resources after that, that cite original sources and stay close to authentic history.

Authentic American History highlights the amazing ways God orchestrated to establish the United States of America. You will see His hand in preparing people and moving through centuries and generations. You will explore the Declaration of Independence in depth and be able to clearly explain it to others. You need to know and understand the Biblical underpinnings of your government to walk in and steward Liberty to prosper yourself and the next generation.

As students learn American History from Authentic American History, then they will:

Know their true history and heritage as Americans.
Understand the principles underlying the Cause of Liberty.
Develop better reading, reasoning and writing skills.

Because the course:

Draws from the passion of our stories of Liberty in autobiographies, letters, Historic documents,
Illustrates character development in patriots from assorted countries, and
Uses higher reading level sources which inspires better writing using the “4R’s: Research, Reason, Relate and Record.”

Authentic American History covers American History in four nine week quarters. The first volume shares the story of the Word being printed for the common man into his own language and how that affected how he lived. In England, this leads into the Puritans, then the Separatists, then the Pilgrims and their adventure to America. The second volume covers the Colonial period with the stand for Independence. The third volume covers the issue of slavery, into the Civil War and into the second reformation period. We will look into the Progressive era in the fourth quarter, then how to recover our culture for Christ. Students will be reading excerpts from original documents that bring life to the time periods and their studies.

As a general guide, Monday through Thursday will be readings, discussions and short writing assignments to capture the student’s reflections in his own words. Fridays will be used to record essays for our high schoolers, a paragraph for our Logic stage students (Middle school) and a good strong sentence for our Grammar stage students (Elementary aged), if you are enjoying this course as a family. They will learn how to use the “Notebook method” of education which develops brilliant thinkers and virtuous citizens.

To help you in grammar and style, you will want to purchase: (These lessons are woven into the weekly assignments.)

Elements of Style by Strunk & White.

For Authentic American History, you may purchase hard copies here:

Quarter 1: The text, Authentic American History Volume 1;

Quarter 2: The text, Authentic American History Volume 2;

Quarter 3: The text, Authentic American History Volume 3;

Quarter 4: This text will be emailed; it equips the student to work with organizations that are restoring America’s Biblical Heritage.

The course is $400.00 which includes: the Video series, syllabus and schedule, Grading and Literature Guides. You may purchase it here, on SALE now. Please pay $350 HERE and type AAH in the comment box. You will be emailed the videos. Texts are sold above, separately.

What others say about these courses:

I strongly endorse Brenda’s course on the US Constitution. Every American should take this course. Every American Believer needs to grasp the depth of Biblical truth that was built into the foundations of our country – and then learn exactly what needs to happen to move us back toward our Biblical roots. ~ Sam Chess, Senior Pastor Grace Emmanuel Church

Dr. MacMenamin has taught in a variety of settings including churches and schools on a host of topics. Her classes and seminars are very well received and widely accepted and attended. ~ Dr. David Thompson, Chaplain, SLC Sheriff’s Office Full Reference Letter here.

As prior students of Brenda’s classes, we highly recommend participating in her courses. Her insight is a true gift and a blessing. ~ Leigh & June Lamson

This course not only expanded my understanding of a Biblical worldview of education, but is transforming my soul to God’s will so that I may know Him and reveal Him to all with whom I interact.. ~ Carol Hayes, Retired, Speech-Language Pathologist

First Amendment Part 3

Do you know the five rights protected in the first amendment? These are: freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and grievance. These rights are not given to us by the Constitution or by our government. They are given to us by God and are simply protected by our Constitution.

William Blackstone explained in 1758, “every freeman has an undoubted right to lay what sentiments he pleases before the public… But if he publishes what is improper, mischievous, or illegal, he must take the consequence of his temerity.”(1)

This is why the Declaration of Independence explains “When a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government and to provide new guards for their future security.”(2)

They then listed the 27 grievances sent to King George III, that he simply ignored. “In every stage of these oppressions, we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms: our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”(3)

When we declared our independence from England, we virtuously appealed “to the Supreme Judge of the world” and pledged “to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”(4)

There are five ways to petition our government: through petitions, personal letters, personal visits, through a paid lobbyist, and or by public demonstration. Refusing to petition our government when we have a grievance allows evil, wicked people to make decisions that oppose God’s will and His kingdom. Refusing to defend those unjustly sentenced to death, care for widows and orphans, refusing to obey what God commands us in our self, family and civil governmental duties allows ungodly people to make ungodly decisions in these theological areas.

May the Church of Jesus Christ return to “No other king, but King Jesus.” May His Kingdom be honored in Jesus’ mighty name, amen.

Norton, Undermining the Constitution: A History of Lawless Government, p. 199.
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence

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I have learned many of these quotes from The Making of America by Cleon Skousen. You may purchase it here.

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“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV

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Constitutional Conversation A3S3C1 Treason!

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. ~ A3S3C1

The word “Treason” has been used by kings to strike fear in the heart of their people. King John Lackland was one of the worst. If the common people hunted in “his forest”, by his Forest law, they would suffer dismemberment or death. “Treason” was vaguely defined by kings to be anything that perturbed them and was punishable by hanging, disemboweling, beheading &/or quartering.

James Wilson said, “If we have recourse to the history of the different governments that have hitherto subsisted, we shall find that a very great part of their tyranny over the people has arisen from the extension of the definition of treason… I speak only of free governments; for, in despotic ones, treason depends entirely upon the will of the prince. Let this subject be attended to, and it will be discovered where the dangerous power of the government operates on the oppression of the people. Sensible of this, the Convention has guarded the people against it, by a particular and accurate definition of treason…” (1)

“History informs us that more wrong may be done on this subject than on any other whatsoever. But, under this Constitution, there can be no treason against the United States, except such as is defined in this Constitution. The manner of trial is clearly pointed out; the positive testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or confession in open court, is required to convict any person of treason…” (2)

Father God Almighty, we thank You for this Biblical and God-fearing definition of treason that protects us from horrible tyranny. Help us to teach the next generation that our rights and duties come from You, not from those in government. We decree as our forefathers did, “No other king, but King Jesus!” Amen.

Elliot, 2:487-88.
Elliot, 2:469.

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From today’s Constitutional Conversation, we see that the definition of Treason is very important to uphold to resist tyranny from leaders who do not fear God nor obey Him. The Bible teaches us how important it is to understand God’s heart concerning treason, so that we do not alienate Him in trying to comply with man’s government.

We remember how unjustly King Saul treated the to-be-crowned-king David and yet David never took the opportunity to avenge himself on his king:

“See, my father, see the corner of your robe in my hand. For by the fact that I cut off the corner of your robe and did not kill you, you may know and see that there is no wrong or treason in my hands. I have not sinned against you, though you hunt my life to take it.” ~ 1 Samuel 24:11 ESV

But we see that Absalom did not hesitate to conspire against his own father:
“Also Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite David’s counselor, from his city Giloh, while he offered sacrifices: and the treason was great: for the people increased still with Absalom.” ~ 2 Samuel 15:12 1599 Geneva Bible.

Even when the people of Israel were back-slidden, they had wisdom in this scripture to refuse one who had committed treason:

“When they heard that Zimri had committed treason and had assassinated the king, that very day they chose Omri, commander of the army, as the new king of Israel.”~ 1 Kings 16:16 NLT

“Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?” 1 Kings 16:20 KJV

Now what is amazing is that kings want to rebel against God, yet claim “Divine Authority”, and accuse anyone raised up by God Almighty of treason when he acts to remove them:

“and King Joram demanded, ‘Do you come as a friend, Jehu?’

Jehu replied, ‘How can there be friendship as long as the evils of your mother Jezebel are all around us?’

Then King Joram reined the chariot horses around and fled, shouting to King Ahaziah, ‘There is treachery, Ahaziah! Treason!’” ~ 2 Kings 9:22-23 Living Bible

“When she arrived, she saw the newly crowned king standing in his place of authority by the pillar, as was the custom at times of coronation. The commanders and trumpeters were surrounding him, and people from all over the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. When Athaliah saw all this, she tore her clothes in despair and shouted, ‘Treason! Treason!’” ~ 2 Kings 11:14 NLT

“When Queen Athaliah heard all the noise and commotion and the shouts of praise to the king, she rushed over to the Temple to see what was going on—and there stood the king by his pillar at the entrance, with the army officers and the trumpeters surrounding him, and people from all over the land rejoicing and blowing trumpets, and the singers singing, accompanied by an orchestra leading the people in a great psalm of praise. Athaliah ripped her clothes and screamed, ‘Treason! Treason!’” ~ 2 Chronicles 23:12 Living Bible

This scripture is very sobering because we see that God will not be mocked. As we find ourselves in a situation where previous leaders have mocked God and His ways in our nation, we can be guilty ourselves of Treason to God:

“I will spread My net over him, and he shall be taken in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon and try him there for the treason which he committed against Me.” ~ Ezekiel 17:20 NKJV

Here we have a most important scripture to help us understand how to steward our liberty in our present culture, that Loyalty to Jesus is treason to a nation that does not honor God:

“And Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all guilty of treason against Caesar, for they profess allegiance to another king, named Jesus.” ~ Acts 17:7 NLT

If we profess allegiance to King Jesus, our King of all kings, Lord of all lords, the author and completer, the Pioneer and Perfecter of our Faith, we may find ourselves at odds with some of those in our government. So how do we navigate the waters ahead? Here are some ideas. Please join the Teaching His Story Community, so you can tell me what you think and we can discuss it.

God says not to murder the innocent. We have allowed the murder of millions of pre-born babies.
God says, “Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall children be put to death for their fathers; a person shall be put to death for his own sin.” (Deuteronomy 24:16 NKJV) Yet the most influential of our “Pro-life” ministries insist on disobeying this crucial scripture, postponing and preventing ending this holocaust.
Pastors are generally silent and do not train and equip their saints to defend the innocent, placing the innocent blood of millions of babies on the head of the Church.
Are we not then, as a nation, guilty of treason against God Almighty? Why are we now silent? Are we called to disciple our own nation and make sure that we are a sheep nation?
As the Supreme Court of the United States has recently stayed the mailing of the abortion pill thereby allowing pro-abortion, anti-life, anti-American enemies to murder Americans by the millions, have they not committed treason against God and America?
What is our response? What are our options? Let’s talk about this more in the Teaching His Story Community.

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV

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