## The Constitution and America's Founding Principles - The [[United States]] is often described as a constitutional republic, but the question arises whether it truly is one or if it has become a fascist state posing as a republic [(00:00:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=50s). - [[United States Declaration of Independence | The Declaration of Independence]], signed in 1776, states that all men are created equal and are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness [(00:01:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=88s). - The document emphasizes that these rights are given by the creator, not the government, and it is the government's purpose to preserve them [(00:02:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=130s). - This concept is in conflict with the idea of a fascist state, which requires atheism to disconnect people's rights from God and make them believe their rights are granted by the government [(00:02:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=142s). - The Declaration of Independence also implies that there is no such thing as relative values, and that men's rights come from God [(00:02:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=169s). - [[George Washington]], in 1787, said that the [[Constitution]] should be a standard to which the wise and honest can repair, and that the event is in the hand of God [(00:03:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=185s). - Thomas Jefferson's memorial quotes him as saying that God gave us life and liberty, and that the liberties of a nation cannot be secure when the conviction that liberties are a gift of God is removed [(00:03:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=199s). - [[Bible | The Bible]], in 2 Corinthians 3:17, states that where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty, emphasizing that liberties are tied up with God, not with human institutions [(00:03:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=214s). - George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1789 includes the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, obey his will, be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore his protection and favor [(00:03:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=232s). - In his farewell address, George Washington cautioned against the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion [(00:04:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=258s). - The founding of America was not by religionists, but by [[Christianity | Christians]], and not on religions, but on the Gospel of [[Jesus]] Christ, as stated by [[Patrick Henry]] [(00:04:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=293s). - [[John Jay]], the first Chief Justice of the [[United States]], emphasized that it is the duty and privilege of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers [(00:05:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=313s). ## Spiritual Decline and the Second Great Awakening - The faith of the early years after the [[American Revolutionary War | Revolutionary War]] began to lose its vitality, and the church lost its traditional role of spiritual leadership [(00:05:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=359s). - The arrival of peace and explosive prosperity led to a period of spiritual weakness, with ministers making conditions for conversion burdensome, causing many to despair of joining the ranks of the redeemed [(00:06:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=367s). - [[French Revolution | The French Revolution]] triggered a new version of republicanism that flattered man's intellect and led to the rise of a secular religion, with proponents like [[Thomas Paine | Tom Paine]] bringing their faith to America's shores [(00:06:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=397s). - The lack of a strong, vital [[Christianity | Christian]] faith allowed cynicism to make inroads into America's centers of creative thinking, leading to an anti-spiritual revolution [(00:07:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=429s). - However, God raised up courageous men, including [[Methodism | Methodist]] circuit riders and frontier Presbyterian and [[Baptists | Baptist]] preachers, who carried on the battle and led to the [[Second Great Awakening]] [(00:07:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=447s). - The Second Great Awakening led to movements such as foreign missionary societies, charitable institutions, and reform politicians, which barely kept America on track and off the abyss [(00:07:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=472s). ## The Spiritual Battle in American History - The North became industrialized, the South focused on agriculture, and the West beckoned small farmers, leading to conflicting interests, but ultimately, it was a spiritual matter [(00:08:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=503s). - The real battle in American history has been a spiritual one between principalities and powers, with the impediment of slavery being a significant issue, and this struggle continues today in a different form, with the threat of [[Socialism | socialism]] squeezing its grip on America's soul [(00:08:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=526s). - The nation's resolve, particularly that of [[Christianity | Christians]], is crucial in ensuring that the government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth [(00:09:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=563s). - The struggle between the forces of light and darkness has been ongoing since Columbus' time, with the Dark Prince of the planet trying to thwart God's special plan for America [(00:09:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=590s). - Committed Christians are needed to make democracy work, as democracy relies on the [[Judeo-Christian]] ethos to provide continual spiritual renewal and inspire selfish men to be selfless [(00:10:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=620s). ## Erosion of Constitutional Checks and Balances and Religious Freedom - The framers of the [[Constitution]] understood man's fallen nature and created a unique system of checks and balances, which are not operative today due to the judiciary and executive branch overstepping their powers [(00:10:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=636s). - The absence of vision in the people can lead to their downfall, and it is essential to pray for men of vision to rise up and challenge the tide of [[Socialism | socialism]] and erosion of religious freedom [(00:10:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=657s). - America was founded on the principle of religious freedom, but this freedom is being eroded by the courts, as seen in the striking down of the [[Religious Freedom Restoration Act]] (RFRA) by the [[Supreme Court of the United States | Supreme Court]] in 1997 [(00:11:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=679s). - The RFRA had originally passed with near-unanimous support in both the House and [[United States Senate | Senate]], with only three legislators opposing it, but the Supreme Court overruled the intent of [[United States Congress | Congress]] and the Senate [(00:11:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=703s). - The erosion of religious rights imposed by the courts has been a steady trend since the 1962-63 decisions in [[Engel v. Vitale]] and [[Abington School District v. Schempp | Abington v. Schempp]], which banned teacher-led [[Prayer | prayer]] and [[Bible]] reading in public schools [(00:12:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=767s). - America is being ruled by a runaway judiciary, as stated by [[Charles Colson | Chuck Colson]], and there is a need to reign in the overactive or overreaching judiciary, as discussed in Dave Martin's book "Impeachment: Reining in an Overactive Judiciary" [(00:13:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=783s). - The [[Constitution]] provides mechanics to deal with this issue, and impeachment has been done on a dozen occasions in the past, but the Congress won't take action unless they feel supported by the electorate [(00:13:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=803s). ## Supreme Court Overreach and the Will of the People - The [[Supreme Court of the United States | Supreme Court]] has made several rulings that disregard the will of the electorate, such as [[Stone v. Graham]], which prohibited public schools from posting the [[Ten Commandments]] on their bulletin boards, despite the same Commandments being depicted on the walls of the [[United States Supreme Court Building | Supreme Court Building]] [(00:13:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=824s). - The [[Roe v. Wade]] ruling legalized the killing of unborn babies, resulting in the deaths of over 30 million defenseless infants, which is equivalent to 1/8 of the population of the [[United States]] [(00:13:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=833s). - The court disregarded the will of the electorate in the Roe v. Wade ruling, as most people in 1973 considered abortion to be a violation of every standard of morality and decency [(00:14:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=847s). - The Roma v. Evans ruling struck down an initiative passed by the people of [[Colorado]] that would have prohibited the passage of laws granting special rights to homosexuals, with Justice Kennedy stating that the law raised the inference that the disadvantage imposed was born of animosity toward a class of person [(00:14:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=858s). - The court's decision in Roma v. Evans trivialized a moral conviction held by [[Christianity | Christians]] and [[Judaism | Jews]] for centuries and rendered [[Native Americans in the United States | Americans]] unable to protect themselves from organized efforts to gain advantages and preferences in the workplace [(00:14:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=867s). - The [[Edwards v. Aguillard]] ruling rejected a [[Louisiana]] state law that required public schools to teach creation science alongside evolution, despite evolution being a conjecture with no data to support it [(00:15:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=915s). - [[Lee v. Weisman | The Lee v. Weisman]] ruling prohibited public school officials from including [[Prayer | prayer]] as part of a graduation ceremony, even if the prayer is not sectarian [(00:15:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=936s). - The judiciary is enforcing a form of paganism on society and schools, which is a shocking and bizarre myth [(00:16:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=979s). - The federal government is enforcing this paganism, and the mind reels in an attempt to understand the insanity of it [(00:16:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=988s). ## Cultural Shift and Moral Decay - The current state of society is a result of a shift away from the moral and biblical teachings that were once the foundation of American culture, with many intellectuals becoming enamored with doctrines such as Freudianism, materialism, nihilism, and communism in the early 20th century [(00:17:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1027s). - The influence of thinkers like [[Charles Darwin]], [[Karl Marx]], [[Sigmund Freud]], [[John Maynard Keynes]], [[Søren Kierkegaard | Soren Kierkegaard]], and [[John Dewey]] has had a significant impact on society, with their ideas permeating the educational system and excluding moral and biblical teachings [(00:17:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1073s). - John Dewey's humanism, atheism, amorality, and evolutionism have contributed to the decay of American culture, leading to a decadent, pornographic, licentious, violent, and [[Godless (miniseries) | Godless]] society [(00:18:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1082s). - The prosperity and self-sufficiency of America have led to a sense of complacency, causing people to turn their backs on God and create an immoral society [(00:18:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1101s). - The country is now facing a threat of enslavement by Godless individuals who have seized power, and people fear for their safety not just from random violence but also from the government itself [(00:18:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1124s). - The age of deceit has led to a situation where determining the real nature of reality is a challenge, and people's beliefs and assumptions need to be re-examined [(00:18:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1135s). - The correct view of man, God, and history is essential for sanity, survival, and fulfillment, and it is necessary to re-examine assumptions that govern society, the nation, and families [(00:19:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1159s). ## The Cultural War and Manipulation of History - The cultural war has led to the promotion of deliberate lies and deceit, with truth being the first casualty, and the manipulation of history and facts has become a tool for control [(00:19:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1185s). - The introduction of national standards for U.S. history is seen as a way to manipulate and control people's perceptions of the past, a tactic first introduced by the [[Bolsheviks | Bolshevik]] and [[Nazism | Nazi]] parties [(00:20:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1214s). - The goal of these standards is to neutralize American attitudes, principles, and traditions that are seen as a threat to those who seek to take over the world [(00:20:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1242s). - The loss of two world wars and the [[Cold War]] should have made it clear that technological genius or numerical advantage are not enough to overcome American resolve, but the country's unique heritage and traditions have served as a protective armor [(00:21:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1267s). - This heritage is a stewardship that some people have by birth, while others have had to overcome hardship to claim it, and it is essential to have knowledge of and respect for these traditions [(00:21:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1280s). ## Evolution, Relativism, and Multiculturalism - The concept of evolution is a basic conception in society that lacks scientific evidence, leading to questions about self-esteem and the idea that humans are here by random chance [(00:21:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1319s). - Even [[Pope John Paul II]] declared in 1996 that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is more than a hypothesis, despite a lack of scientific consensus [(00:22:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1335s). - Science is not the unbridled pursuit of truth, but rather a rationalization of observations that excludes the creator, and creationists in the scientific community often have to keep their views secret to advance their careers [(00:22:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1368s). - [[Relativism]], the idea that all truth is relative, has led to the abandonment of the quest for truth and the rejection of the idea that history can teach us anything [(00:23:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1390s). - The strive for multiculturalism has caused people to abandon the quest for truth, and this has led to a lack of interest and commitment to understanding history among young people [(00:23:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1410s). - The disconnection from 2,000 years of Western civilization has led to a morally and intellectually bankrupt society, as demonstrated by author [[Allan Bloom | Alan Bloom]] in his book "[[The Closing of the American Mind]]" [(00:23:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1428s). ## Socialism and the Misapplication of Psychotherapy - The misapplication of psychotherapy has led to a focus on dealing with the symptoms of sin, such as guilt, rather than addressing the root cause, and this has contributed to the rise of [[Socialism | socialism]] [(00:24:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1443s). - Socialism is not just an alternate political view, but rather a fundamentally flawed ideology that is incompatible with American values and traditions [(00:24:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1467s). - If someone takes your wallet at gunpoint, you would feel plundered, but the feeling wouldn't change if the person was acting on behalf of a group of 10 or 51% of the population, as it's still taken without due process [(00:24:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1490s). - Socialism is a form of tyranny where there is no accountability, and when people disconnect from accountability, socialism can lead to negative consequences [(00:26:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1571s). - Socialists provide the tools that can lead to severe consequences, such as the [[Nationalism | Nationalist]] Socialist Party of [[Germany]], which was responsible for atrocities like [[Auschwitz concentration camp | Auschwitz]] [(00:26:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1580s). - The Nationalist Socialist Party of Germany harnessed the emotions of the many to derive power for the few, and this ideology can be tied to special rights [(00:26:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1596s). - To break America, it needs to be divided into pieces, which can be done by granting special rights to different groups, such as civil rights, women's rights, gay rights, and others [(00:26:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1609s). - Every time a group is granted special rights and status that do not apply to the rest of the population, that group effectively secedes from the voluntary Union of individuals [(00:27:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1635s). - The creation of groups and the emphasis on group identity can create a ghetto that is more permanent than those established in Warsaw [(00:27:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1655s). ## The Role of Education and the Unteaching of History - The driving force behind these issues is the educational institutions, which have a significant impact on shaping the minds of school children [(00:27:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1662s). - American teachers have a unique story to tell, that of American founding, which is the central binding agent in the fabric of the country [(00:27:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1677s). - In contrast to other countries, America was deliberately created in a specific way, with people designing the way things ought to be [(00:28:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1695s). - Education was always the first target in the [[Nazi Germany | Third Reich]] and the [[Soviet Union]], and in America, the continual upscaling of school budgets has resulted in continually depressing core performances [(00:28:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1706s). - Despite doubling the amount spent per student, the results are worse than they ever were, indicating that the issue is not with management but with obtaining the desired result [(00:28:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1721s). - The educational system is being dismantled through the unteaching of history, a concerted effort by historians to strip America and the West of its accomplishments and traditions [(00:29:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1761s). - History is considered the national memory, and its removal can have severe consequences on a nation's identity and heritage [(00:29:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1776s). - A visit to the Smithsonian's [[National Museum of American History | Museum of American History]] revealed a lack of exhibits showcasing American history, instead focusing on the country's abuse of [[Native Americans in the United States | Native Americans]] and other negative aspects [(00:30:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1814s). - The absence of exhibits on America's founding fathers, traditions, and ideals was particularly notable, leading to feelings of depression and disappointment [(00:30:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1837s). - American youth have been disenfranchised from their [[Christianity | Christian]] heritage, resulting in two generations of graduates who have been subjected to a [[Godless (miniseries) | godless]] philosophy in schools [(00:30:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1854s). - This has led to a lack of knowledge about the country's great moral and religious strengths among parents, teachers, politicians, media personnel, and other influential individuals [(00:31:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1867s). ## Media Bias and the Rise of Alternative Voices - The media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion rather than informing it, and their duplicity has contributed to the problem of misinformation and the suppression of dissenting voices [(00:31:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1891s). - The pursuit of self-serving agendas and the enforcement of political correctness have denied the public access to reality, corrupting one of democracy's most sacred institutions [(00:31:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1917s). - However, the internet, talk radio, and alternative press have begun to balance the equation, providing a platform for diverse voices and opinions [(00:32:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1932s). - The inability to effectively censor the internet is seen as a positive development, as it allows individuals to access information and make their own decisions rather than being controlled by a central authority [(00:32:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1961s). ## Suppression of Religious Freedom in Schools - Freedom of speech and press guarantees are not applicable to students when the topic is religious, as seen in the case of Senator Shinsky in 1965, where it was deemed unconstitutional for a student to pray out loud over their lunch [(00:33:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=1999s). - The court case of Breed versus Van Hove in 1965 ruled that it is unconstitutional for kindergarten students to recite a quote that thanks God for various things, even though the word "God" is not explicitly mentioned [(00:33:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2005s). - The case of [[Spain]] versus the Cobb County Community School District in 1967 determined that it is unconstitutional for a war memorial to be erected in the shape of a cross [(00:33:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2023s). - In the case of Lower City of Eugene in 1969, it was deemed unconstitutional for students to arrive at school early to hear a student volunteer read prayers that were offered by the chaplains of the [[United States House of Representatives]] and [[United States Senate | Senate]] [(00:33:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2031s). - The [[Board of education | Board of Education]] is not allowed to use or refer to the word "God" in any of its official writings, as seen in the case of [[Ohio | State of Ohio]] versus 1976 [(00:34:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2050s). - A kindergarten class is not allowed to ask whose birthday is celebrated by [[Christmas]] during a school assembly, as this was deemed unconstitutional [(00:34:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2056s). - As a result of these court cases, there has been a rise in teenage pregnancies, venereal disease, and family divorce rates, with over 35,000 new VD cases per day in the country [(00:34:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2069s). - [[SAT]] scores have been declining, and the federal government has had to revise the standards to mask the embarrassing results, with [[Homeschooling | homeschoolers]] consistently scoring in the top 10-20 percent [(00:35:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2113s). - Homeschoolers who do not have state-certified parents tend to perform better than those who do [(00:35:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2129s). ## The Loss of Justice and Moral Decay - The country is experiencing moral decay, which is evident not only in the general population but also in the highest offices of the land [(00:35:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2138s). - [[Larry Evans (chess player) | Larry Evans]], a friend and publisher of The Insider Report, has stated that the greatest single U.S. problem is the increasing loss of the concept of justice within the hearts and minds of the American people [(00:36:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2176s). - A person was asked about the biggest problem in America, and after some thought, they replied that the country no longer has a concept of justice operative in it [(00:36:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2193s). - This lack of justice is not caused by individuals like Clinton and [[Hillary Clinton | Rodham]], but rather they are the consequences of this condition, along with bureaucrats and jurors in various trials [(00:36:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2214s). - Examples of injustices include the [[Rodney King]] and [[Reginald Denny (actor) | Reginald Denny]] trials, the killing of Mrs. Weaver and her baby by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation | FBI]], and the torching at [[Waco, Texas | Waco]] by the [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives | BATF]] [(00:37:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2222s). - The person also mentions the drive-by shootings, intellectual insanity of political correctness, and the institutionalizing of perverts as a core constituency of the [[Democratic Party (United States) | Democratic Party]] [(00:37:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2236s). - They believe that the politics of envy has led to a body of law that amounts to "legal plunder," making it impossible to know what is legal and what is not [(00:37:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2244s). - The person's commitment is to a moral philosophy, not a plot of ground, and as long as the USA was an example of that philosophy, they would fight to preserve and protect it [(00:37:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2261s). - However, when the country becomes the primary purveyor and financier of all that they abhor, they must choose a different venue to carry on the war begun by the founding fathers [(00:37:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2279s). - This was written before the O.J. Simpson verdict, [[Oklahoma City]] bombing, and other events, and the person has since left the [[United States]] to publish from offshore [(00:38:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2300s). - According to Money Magazine, 250,000 [[Native Americans in the United States | Americans]] expatriated that year, including those with mobility and independence [(00:38:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2326s). - The government's actions, such as the events at [[Ruby Ridge standoff | Ruby Ridge]], [[Waco, Texas | Waco]], and Oklahoma City, have led to a loss of trust and a sense of injustice [(00:38:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2335s). - The person mentions the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of [[Vince Foster]] and the administration's claim that it was a suicide [(00:39:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2351s). ## Impeachment and Presidential Scandals - In 1974, the [[United States House Committee on the Judiciary | House Judiciary Committee]] approved three general articles of impeachment against [[Richard Nixon]], involving obstruction of justice, abusive presidential powers, and failure to comply with [[United States Congress | Congressional]] subpoenas [(00:39:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2367s). - Nixon avoided a full impeachment trial in the [[United States Senate | U.S. Senate]] by resigning [(00:39:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2396s). - Richard Nixon resigned the presidency on August 9th, 1974, and impeachment is a political proceeding, not a criminal one, with a specific meaning within its context, referring to the process of accusation rather than a criminal trial itself [(00:40:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2402s). - [[Bill Clinton | William Jefferson Clinton]] became the 42nd president of the [[United States]], winning re-election in 1996, and since taking office in 1992, he has been beset with scandals, including investigations by an independent council and congressional committees [(00:40:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2423s). - Over 30 top administration officials have been investigated, indicted, convicted, or forced to resign, with several close associates and business partners of Bill and [[Hillary Clinton]] in jail, having committed suicide, or pleaded the [[Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution | Fifth Amendment]] [(00:41:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2462s). - A federal grand jury has named [[White House]] Deputy Council [[Bruce Lindsay (broadcaster) | Bruce Lindsay]] as an unindicted co-conspirator and is investigating the president and first lady for possible perjury, fraud, and obstruction of justice [(00:41:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2485s). - The presidency, which Clinton claimed would be the most ethical in the history of the Republic, has been marred by scandals including Whitewater, travel gate, file gate, and fundraising scandals that involve breaches in national security and communist Chinese efforts to influence U.S. elections [(00:41:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2495s). - The White House has been marketed for campaign purposes, amidst allegations of shakedowns, manipulation of the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation | FBI]], obstruction of justice, perjury, hush money payoffs, espionage, international intrigue, and bribes for domestic and foreign policy changes [(00:42:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2524s). - Bill Clinton's personal morality and integrity were questioned during the 1992 presidential campaign, but the liberal establishment assured that these issues were irrelevant in determining whether someone would betray the office of the president [(00:42:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2542s). - However, it has been learned that character matters, a fundamental truth to the founders of the country, as Clinton's presidency has been marked by abuse of power to preserve personal interests, including firing and slandering loyal public servants and illicitly obtaining raw FBI background files [(00:42:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2564s). - Clinton has also used the White House as bait in a scheme to attract campaign contributions from corporations, individuals, and foreign governments with an interest in federal policy, providing access and face-to-face meetings in exchange [(00:43:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2610s). - A president has been accused of making policy decisions tied to contributions solicited by his operatives, and has provided contradictory testimony in federal court, which has been disputed by multiple individuals, including a former judge, a state trooper, and his own former business partner [(00:43:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2622s). - Three of the president's friends have invoked the [[Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution | Fifth Amendment]], refusing to cooperate with [[United States Congress | Congressional]] investigative committees, and three of his biggest campaign contributors have left the country [(00:44:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2665s). - The president has defied subpoenas from the Congressional committee probing his relationship with those who have taken the Fifth Amendment or fled, and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation | FBI]] has refused to brief the president and senior staff on counterintelligence information involving Chinese government efforts to influence the 1996 U.S. election [(00:44:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2673s). ## The Call to Action and the Importance of Prayer - The problem is not partisan, but rather a symptom of a larger issue, and it is disturbing that there is silence from many individuals who are compromised [(00:44:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2690s). - The survival of the Republic may depend on addressing these issues, and it will take prayerful diligence to do so, as the situation is urgent and requires action within months, not years [(00:45:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2731s). - [[Bible | The Bible]] teaches that [[Christianity | Christians]] have a citizenship in heaven, but this does not excuse them from their duties and obligations as citizens on earth, as seen in [[Epistle to the Philippians | Philippians]] 3:20 and Jeremiah 29:7 [(00:45:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2756s). - Christians are beneficiaries of a legacy and will be held accountable for the stewardship of that legacy, and they have a responsibility to seek the peace of the city and pray for it, as instructed in Jeremiah 29:7 [(00:46:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2778s). ## Biblical Examples of Speaking Truth to Power - President [[James A. Garfield | James Garfield]] warned the American people in 1877 that they are responsible for the character of their [[United States Congress | Congress]], and that if the body is ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate these qualities [(00:46:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2805s). - A historical figure understood his dual citizenship as a citizen of America and a Christian, serving in various roles, including teacher, college president, major general, congressman, and president, and was known for his daily Bible reading, preaching, and opposition to slavery [(00:47:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2849s). - [[Jesus]] said of [[John the Baptist]] that there is no greater prophet, and John was in prison for speaking out against the immoral behavior of [[Herod the Great | Herod]], the Roman political leader [(00:48:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2881s). - [[Moses]] went up against the ruler of the secular world, [[Pharaoh]], and failed to repent, as told in the [[Book of Exodus | book of Exodus]] [(00:48:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2923s). - [[Elijah]] spoke boldly against the sin in the lives of King [[Ahab]] and Queen [[Jezebel]], risking the wrath of the king to be a faithful messenger [(00:48:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2935s). - King David's adultery was exposed by Prophet Nathan, and King David's response to the exposure is a well-known story [(00:49:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2966s). - [[Book of Jonah | Jonah]] was called to witness to [[Nineveh]], the capital of a pagan empire, which resulted in their repentance [(00:49:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2974s). - Daniel warned [[Nebuchadnezzar II | Nebuchadnezzar]], the ruler of Babylon, about his pride, and Nebuchadnezzar was struck down for seven years with mental delusion, after which he became saved and wrote chapter 4 of the book of Daniel [(00:49:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=2993s). - Daniel was not an elected official but a king who spoke out to a pagan ruler, and God used that to magnify His name [(00:50:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3030s). - Peter said that we ought to obey God rather than men, as stated in the book [[Acts of the Apostles | of Acts]] [(00:50:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3057s). - [[Ezekiel]] warned that the watchman had an awesome responsibility to warn the people, or their blood would be upon his head [(00:51:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3061s). ## The Emerging Fashion State and the Erosion of Freedom - The emergent fashion state continues to remove the rights of the people under various banners, such as stopping terrorism, eliminating hatred, and protecting the children, which can be seen as a threat to freedom of speech [(00:51:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3073s). - [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution | The First Amendment]], which guarantees freedom of the press and freedom of worship, only protects those who are considered "politically correct," which is a form of emotionism similar to the [[Nazism]] of [[Germany]] in modern packaging [(00:51:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3104s). - The government, which is made up of employees who work for the people, is not being held accountable, and it is the people's responsibility to do so, as stated in Ephesians 5:11, which warns against fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness [(00:52:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3129s). - Romans 13:3 is often misinterpreted to mean that rulers should be obeyed without question, but it actually states that rulers should not be a terror to good works, but to evil, and that when this is reversed, it can lead to a situation where the government is a threat to its citizens [(00:52:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3136s). - When the government becomes a threat to its citizens, it can lead to a situation where people fear their government more than they fear gangs or other external threats [(00:52:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3157s). - A quote from [[Samuel Adams]] states that those who prefer wealth and servitude to liberty and freedom should not be sought as allies, and that those who do not stand up for their freedom will be enslaved [(00:52:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3168s). - The solution to the current situation is for people to educate themselves about what is going on, to make their views known to their elected representatives, and to not be silent or passive, as this is the only losing strategy [(00:53:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3201s). - The most important legacy that can be left for future generations is the heritage of freedom and the protection of that freedom [(00:54:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3242s). ## The Need for Prayer and Action - The current state of the government is a "cesspool" that needs to be cleaned up, and this can only be done with the help of God, but also requires the efforts of the people [(00:54:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3252s). - [[Prayer]] is a powerful resource that is available to everyone, and it is a 24-hour hotline to the "throne room of the universe" that should not be dismissed or taken lightly [(00:54:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3275s). - The problem in America is not the government or external factors, but rather the people themselves, and how they respond to the challenges they face [(00:55:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3303s). ## Steps to Persecution and the Threat of Tyranny - There are five steps to persecuting a group, which include identifying the group, isolating them, vilifying them, passing laws to obstruct their activities, and enforcing those laws [(00:55:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3315s). - The current situation in America is moving in the direction of the [[Nazism | Nazi]] regime, where the government has the power to persecute certain groups under the "color of law" [(00:55:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3338s). ## The Promise of 2 Chronicles 7:14 and the Story of Nineveh - God is in the miracle business, and a verse that illustrates this is Second Chronicles 7:14, a commitment God gave to [[Solomon]] that applies to [[Israel]] but also contains a principle that can be applied universally [(00:56:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3383s). - The scripture teaches that God is immutable and does not change, and the principle in Second Chronicles 7:14 is that if God's people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways, He will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land [(00:57:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3424s). - The story of [[Book of Jonah | Jonah]] and [[Nineveh]] is an example of this principle in action, where God called Jonah to minister to the people of Nineveh, a dominant world empire, and despite initial reluctance, Jonah eventually obeyed and delivered God's message [(00:57:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3456s). - The people of Nineveh, from the king down, repented and turned to God, and as a result, God spared them from judgment and gave them another century [(00:58:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3531s). - The prophet [[Nahum]] later went to Nineveh, but the people did not take his message, and they ultimately faced judgment [(00:59:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3556s). - The story of Nineveh shows that God can spare even a gentile king and his people if they repent and turn to Him [(00:59:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3563s). ## Claiming the Promise and the Importance of Humility - Second Chronicles 7:14 contains a promise that if God's people do four things - humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways - He will do three things: hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land [(00:59:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3574s). - The promise in Second Chronicles 7:14 is available to God's people, who are called by His name, and it is exciting to consider that this promise can be claimed by those who are truly God's people [(00:59:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3580s). - If God's people, who are called by His name, humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways, He will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land [(01:00:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3614s). - To humble oneself is not just an intellectual act, but a commitment, embracing, and desiring thing, similar to seeking a spouse's face [(01:00:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3656s). - The problem is not the sins of leadership in Washington, but the sins of God's people, which stand in the way of God's intervention [(01:01:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3696s). - God can deal with the sins of leadership, but it is the people's sins that need to be addressed [(01:01:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3707s). ## America's Christian Heritage and the Need for Miracles - The promise of 2 Chronicles 7:14, which includes hearing from heaven, forgiving sin, and healing the land, can be claimed by a country that God set up, such as the [[United States]], which was founded on [[Christianity | Christian]] principles [(01:02:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3764s). - The founding of the United States was inspired by God, and the country's Christian heritage is undeniable [(01:02:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3769s). - The good news is that God is in the miracle business, and spiritual warfare is a reality that needs to be recognized [(01:03:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3801s). ## Spiritual Warfare and the Call to Prayer - Spiritual warfare involves dealing with the rulers of darkness, spiritual wickedness in high places, and people who wear three-piece suits and speak good [[English language | English]] [(01:03:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3827s). - A [[Call to action (marketing) | call to action]] is made to commit to significant [[Prayer | prayer]] time and effort on behalf of the spiritual needs of the country, including praying for those who will hear God's heart and respond with courage and conviction in [[United States Congress | Congress]] and the [[United States Senate | Senate]] [(01:04:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3844s). - Meaningful actions by politicians will be fruitless unless they are supported by a groundswell of prayer and have the courage to fight against adversaries and corruption [(01:04:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3875s). - Prayer is the primary support needed, and other forms of support, such as writing letters or checks, are secondary [(01:04:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3893s). - Politicians need to know that their constituencies care, which gives them the courage to fight against corruption and adversaries [(01:05:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3927s). ## Corruption and the Need for Accountability - Corruption is not limited to one side of the aisle, and there are no clean hands on either side [(01:05:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3951s). - God seems to require [[Prayer | prayer]] for what He wants to do, as seen in scripture, and prayer is commanded in Daniel chapter 9 [(01:06:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3964s). - Daniel prayed for the fulfillment of a prophecy he knew was going to happen, demonstrating the importance of prayer [(01:06:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=3986s). - [[Jesus]] taught to pray "thy kingdom come," which implies that the coming of God's kingdom is contingent upon prayer [(01:06:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=4008s). - Prayer is God's way of enlisting people in what He wants to do, and there is a strange courtship between God's sovereignty and human sovereignty [(01:07:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=4023s). ## The Importance of Prayer and the Consequences of Inaction - God would prefer America to continue as a beachhead for the gospel to a hurting world, but if it doesn't happen, it's the fault of individuals [(01:07:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=4056s). - Intensive [[Prayer | prayer]] is needed for the truth to come out and for corruption to be addressed [(01:07:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=4075s). - Impeachment proceedings should be insisted upon for judges who impose immorality on culture and overturn jury convictions and landslide votes [(01:08:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=4096s). - Citizenship is not only about being a citizen of heaven, but also about being a responsible steward on earth for the sake of future generations, such as children and grandchildren, to inherit a good heritage [(01:08:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=4117s). ## A Call to Action and the Importance of Stewardship - The current world is vastly different from the past, with the last decade or two showing a significant decline in values and morals [(01:08:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=4138s). - It is acknowledged that the past was not perfect, but the current state of the world is particularly alarming and requires attention and action [(01:09:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=4147s). - Individuals will be held accountable before God if they do not pray and take action to address the issues in the world, and having done so, they will not bear the responsibility for the consequences [(01:09:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=4154s). - The concept of the "Watchman" from [[Ezekiel]] is referenced, emphasizing the importance of speaking out and warning others, and if done so, the blood will not be on one's shoulders [(01:09:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A&t=4168s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_p5pUvBZ_A?si=fGFdiSb9xgeP9VNb)