Council

Whereas equal in dignity and the sum of ability is not equal in personality or specific ability; and

Whereas there are distinctions between the two, and societal leadership, which provides structure and form to the world, requires a different type of...

Be it resolved by the Grand Council of the United Association of Americans as follows:

FOUNDATIONAL AFFIRMATION

This organization affirms the traditional institution of marriage and the resolution of differences between man and woman within it, becoming one flesh. The deterioration of...

THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT

1. The marriage contract has a religious and spiritual basis as its foundation.

2. Marriage must be ordered toward the bearing and raising of children. The intent to have, and the actual having of, children is an essential and...

ON THE NATURE OF MARRIAGE AND ITS PRESENT CONDITION

1. Marriage is the ordained union of one man and one woman, committed to each other for life, in faithful, sexually exemplary, and spiritually serious devotion.

2. The modern institution of marriage has...

Be it resolved by the Grand Council of the Church of the United Association of Americans as follows:

SECTION I: THE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLE

In a marriage, union, or committed relationship, men and women must be eternally sexually faithful to each other and...

PREAMBLE

Peace is not secured through the inability to produce violence, but through the mastery of it, and the willful and able decision to not use it.

The American Guard exists to fulfill two purposes: to nurture a concern for the...

Whereas the United Association of Americans is committed to the furtherance of holy, constitutional, and soul-crafted Americanism; and

Whereas positive reinforcement and structured reward are more effective instruments of cultivating virtue than punishment alone; and

Whereas this association seeks to bring those...

Be it resolved as follows:

From 8-8:30am is daily prayer. 8:30-9am is common breakfast prepared by the women for everyone. 9-9:30am is the mission briefing for that day (prepared by the men). Half hour break. 10:00am-12pm is work for that day....

SECTION I: THE TWO ORDERS OF VIRTUE

A. There exist two distinct orders of virtue recognized by this Association: the Heavenly Virtues and the Living Virtues.

B. The Heavenly Virtues, in ascending order of value, are:

1. Fortitude

2. Justice

3. Temperance

4. Prudence

5. Love

6. Hope

7....

There are seven deadly sins and seven infernal sins. The deadly sins are associated with Purgatory and remorseful sinners. The infernal sins are worse; they are associated with Hell and the sinners who make excuses and show no remorse.

THE SEVEN RANKS OF HONOR

There shall be seven ranks of honor within this association. The Founding Father holds supreme power to grant all ranks. The seven ranks are as follows:

The Founding Father holds the supreme power over the association and, as such, can exercise total and all-encompassing control over the association at any point, and over any part of it.

PREAMBLE

Whereas liberty is the condition in which coercion of some by others is reduced as much as possible in society;

Whereas the rule of law, not the rule of men, is the foundation of a free civilization;

Whereas the spontaneous order emerging...

In the name of God the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

_Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven....

A Resolution Establishing the Foundational Moral Law of the United Association of Americans, Defining Wrongs, Guilt, and the Standards of Culpability Thereof

PREAMBLE

Whereas the ultimate law is to love God and to love your neighbor, and whoever does not love God...

Whereas we wish to bless this association, cure us of all sin, and be one with our Heavenly Father forever: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Grand Council of the United Association of Americans as follows:

From their rebirth in Christ, there exists among all the Christian faithful a true equality regarding dignity and action by which they all cooperate in the building up of the Body of Christ according to each one’s own condition and...

The Christian faithful are those who, inasmuch as they have been incorporated in Christ through baptism, have been constituted as the people of God. For this reason, made sharers in their own way in Christ’s priestly, prophetic, and royal function,...

The Nature of God and Creation

1. The existence of God is not self-evident to the human, worldly mind but can be demonstrated through observable effects in the world.
2. God is the first unmoved mover who initiates all motion without being...

The Church recognizes and accepts the Founding Father's vow.

The Cultivation of the Intellect and Classical Learning

1. A man must actively pursue the rigorous study of foundational literature, philosophy, and theology to build a resilient and historically grounded mind.
2. The intellect must be exercised daily through demanding reading and...

The Pursuit of the Strenuous Life

1. A man must reject the life of ignoble ease and intentionally embrace hardship.
2. Physical vigor is a primary requirement for a useful and effective existence.
3. One should engage in vigorous sports and outdoor activities...

Section I: Modes of Salutation

1. The bow, handshaking, and the kiss constitute the accepted modes of salutation.
2. A slight inclination of the head or a wave of the hand is sufficient and constitutes a bow.
3. A gentleman removes a cigar...

The Nature and Purpose of Introductions

1. An introduction constitutes a tacit pledge by the introducer that persons introduced are fit to come into each other's society.
2. An introduction serves as the foundation for acquaintanceship, which may be temporary or develop...

Purpose and Balance in Society

1. Engage in society as a means for personal and moral improvement rather than viewing social interaction as an ultimate goal.
2. Share your intellectual and moral attainments with others while actively benefiting from the knowledge they...

Parental Influence and Behavior

1. Act as the primary example for the character traits desired in children.
2. Maintain a consistent and honest demeanor to foster integrity in the household.
3. Avoid using derogatory nicknames for children and treat them with the dignity...

The Establishment of the Home

1. Empower the woman of the household to direct and embellish the home to ensure the comfort and happiness of the family.
2. Secure an independent residence for the family rather than boarding or sharing a dwelling...

Social Responsibility and Cultivation

1. Qualify yourself for society by actively cultivating the personal traits that make your presence desirable and beneficial to others.
2. Contribute to the general refinement of society through good sense, becoming modesty, and a persistent preference for...

The Foundation of Good Manners

1. Recognize that good manners, civility, and a pleasing car are outward expressions of an educated heart.
2. Accept the duty to be gentle and courteous as equal in importance to the duty of being honest or...

The Intrinsic and Exchangeable Value of Etiquette

1. Measure the success of modern civilization by its ability to develop the gentle and good in human character through etiquette.
2. Recognize that a liberal education is incomplete and ineffective unless paired with the...

The Founding Father of the United Association of Americans, and of our Church, wishes to preside over and to lead the Society of American Christian Brothers. He shall therefore be Head Brother thereof.

We will set up a society of consecrated, apostolic life, a society for the holy advancement of Jesus under the authority of the Church, with its own mission. We will call it the American Christian Brothers. The goal of this...

This is the list of grave sins:

• Lust
• Gluttony
• Greed
• Wrath
• Heresy
• Violence
• Fraud
• Treachery

There are seven of them. These are also known as infernal sins. They are distinct from the deadly sins. The grave sins are characterized by a...

Section 1: Christianity, Truthful Speech, Good Faith, Peaceable Assembly

1. Every member shall practice Christianity.
2. Every member shall exercise Christian forbearance, love, and charity toward other people.
3. No member shall abridge or malign others who practice Christianity.
4. No member shall abridge...

This is an overview of the duties broken down simply from the First Duty. In the following sections, each part is broken down into further rules.

1. Every member shall practice Christianity.
2. Every member shall exercise Christian forbearance, love, and charity...