James’s Substack

Longing for a Better Country

On July 4th, 2026, the United States of America will observe its 250th birthday.

Oct 3 • 

James O. Cunningham

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April 2025

For Good Friday, a Story of Forgiveness and Absolution

Every year, people throughout the world celebrate Easter, but Easter is incomplete without Good Friday – a day considered sacred by millions of…

Apr 18 • 

James O. Cunningham

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August 2024

History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, but it Rhymes

In his First Inaugural address President Abraham Lincoln closed optimistically, saying, “…We are not enemies, but friends.

Aug 16, 2024 • 

James O. Cunningham

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July 2024

The American Crisis: A Crisis of Faith

In December 1776, with the outcome of the Revolutionary War very much in doubt, Thomas Paine penned the now-famous words in his pamphlet, The American…

Jul 3, 2024 • 

James O. Cunningham

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April 2024