ABOUT US
Why do we use Latin pseudonyms? This is a reference to the Federalist Papers and Anti-Federalist papers. We decided to follow in the footsteps of our Founding Fathers and take on names that point readers to our essays and their merit and not to ourselves. We chose Latin because it has long since been the language of scholars and religion.
Children of the Republic is a non-profit organization run by Christian young adults and older youth. Our goals are to enlighten and educate young Americans about the ideals of freedom and liberty, as well as to educate them on current and past world affairs. Our belief is that through reason and diligent study, the keys to saving America will be found.
Our name derives from the short story ‘Washington’s Vision’ by Charles Wesley Alexander. In Washington’s Vision, an angel repeatedly addresses him as ‘Son of the Republic, look and learn.’ With a slight adjustment to the account for the daughters of the republic, we chose the name Children of the Republic.
Our Mission:
The word “renaissance” comes from a French word, meaning “to be reborn”. In an age of conflict and confusion, society is in need of a rebirth. We are a group of young adults in the United States of America who have banded together to try to reawaken the American mind, soul, and heart, and to inspire an American Renaissance.
We believe that a Renaissance can be found through the following principles:
Social Capital:
Abraham Lincoln once said: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” As the modern dialogue becomes increasingly divisive, we must seek to solve this by increasing our social capital. Oxford Languages defines social capital as “the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.” These networks of relationships are essentially the common ground that we have as Americans, whether that is found through culture, education, religion, or the common human experience.
A nation that has social capital steers clear of a ‘Me vs You’ mindset, instead leading to the unity of a people. The battle between good and evil is real and urgent, but the battle is not between individuals; it is not between you and your neighbor. “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12)
Legacy:
One of the ways social capital can be heightened is by returning to a common legacy. We seek to highlight and regain founding values, including statesmanship, public and private virtue, liberty, justice, and mercy. American values and traditions are valuable and need to be preserved instead of destroyed. We must seek new solutions using ancient principles that have stood the test of time, taking action with an eye to both the past and the future. The founders of America didn’t know how wide their legacy would spread. Neither will we know. But it is up to us to try – to leave a legacy for the future that will secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.
Rights and the Constitution:
Ronald Reagan famously said: “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same…” The only way to defend American values is to understand what they are and where they come from. We seek to educate our peers about the rights they have and the role they play in their own government. In a country that is of the people, by the people, and for the people, it is the duty of every citizen to understand the Constitution and the principles of government.