The Truth About America July 3 2016

The TRUTH About America’s Founding “ 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. ” John 8: 32

When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability. Proverbs 28: 2

Tomorrow, July 4 th and we will celebrate 240 years of the longest ongoing Constitutional Republic in ______________! ______________ THE HISTORY OF MANKIND BTW---The Founders hated Democracies!

CONSTITUTIONS France since 1780’s have had 15 different gov’t docs. Brazil 7 since 1822. Russia 4 since 1918! America has had ONE!

Why such Stability? The Two Longest Constitutional Republics (Israel and America) involving Freedom, Private Ownership, Free Enterprise, Selfrule, Hard Work Ethic, etc. were based on the B I B L E! _____

Thinking of the Founders The Constitution Declaration of Independence The BIBLE By-laws Purpose Statement Foundational Truth

**People today do NOT KNOW… 1. The Founding Documents — The Declaration & The Constitution 2. The Bible

This failure to read and obey these founding documents of a Constitutional Republic happened once before. The Result was TRAGIC!

"No people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffused and Virtue is preserved. On the Contrary, when People are universally ignorant, and debauched in their Manners, they will sink under their own weight without the Aid of foreign Invaders. " Samuel Adams- Letter to James Warren, November 4, 1775

“There can be no constitution to deal with human passions unbridled by morality and religion [Christianity]. ” Fisher Ames (author of the 1 st amendment to the Constitution)

There is a push today to describe our Constitution as a “living” document. Implying it can be and should be “changed” and “mature”--- brought “up to speed for today. ” This will lead drastic change or elimination altogether. We MUST NOT let that happen!

Reasons for Checks and Balances? Constitutional Convention minutes made it clear Jeremiah 17: 9 -- “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?

Where did the Founders get the idea of 3 branches of Government? For the LORD is our judge, (Judicial) our lawgiver, (Legislative) and our king. (Executive) Isaiah 33: 22

A quick word about “modernism” Modernism is a practice (in history) that takes the past and interprets it in the light of the present. This should never be done. Language, culture, etc. changes and so to use a modernistic approach will lead to a concluding error many times. Example Benjamin Rush was a Unitarian

Turn us back to You, O Lord, and we will be restored; Renew our days as of old, Lamentations 5: 21

Everyday that goes by more and more rulings are totally anti-Christian For that day [Christ’s return] will not come until there is a great rebellion against God…… 2 Thessalonians 2

WE NEED TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT AMERICA’S SPIRITUAL HERITAGE! After that generation died, another generation grew up who did not acknowledge the LORD or remember the mighty things he had done for Israel. 11 Then the Israelites did what was evil in the LORD’s sight and worshiped the images of Baal. Judges 2: 10 10

What is the Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth About America? Let’s take the 1 st amendment. We are told today by MSM and educational institutes that the Constitution provides separation of church and state. Actually, seems to be freedom FROM religions is the current

This is in the Constitution…. . (article 124) “In order to ensure to citizens freedom of conscience, the church …. . . is separated from the State, and the school from the church. Freedom of religious worship and freedom of antireligious ……

Oh, did I forget to tell you that article 124 was in the CONSTITUTION OF THE USSR 1960’s

AMENDMENT 1 ---Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of

Congress shall make no law respecting 1. an establishment of religion, or 2. prohibiting the free exercise thereof; mmm…did anyone see the words “separation of church and state” in there? In fact, you will not find the words “church” “state” “separation” in the Constitution anywhere! Nor is it in the Declaration! So…. .

We have been lied to! “separation of church and state” is not in the Constitution! If you tell a lie often enough it becomes truth, people will eventually come to believe it Joseph Goebels Vladimir Lenin

WHERE DID THAT PHRASE COME FROM? And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free --Jesus John 8

In the early years of our nation (1650 -1750’s) no one denomination was made a state religion. But sometimes one had more clout. The Danbury Baptists of Connecticut were concerned that Jefferson, unlike Washington, Adams, was not a really strong, practicing Christian, might be weak on the First Amendment. Plus, he had no direct part in the writing of the Constitution. So, they wrote a letter congratulating him for being prez & sharing their fears. (Google Danbury Letter to Jefferson) http: //www. stephenjaygould. org/ctrl/dba_jefferson. html…. http: //www. auok. org/jefferson%27 s_danbury_letter. htm…

Jefferson wrote a letter back……. Believing with you that religion is a matter that lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legislative powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should “make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, ” thus building a wall of separation between church and state. (emphasis added)

Adhering to this expression of the supreme will of the Nation in behalf of the rights of conscience, I shall see with sincere satisfaction the progress of those sentiments which tend to restore to man his natural rights, convinced that he has no natural right in opposition to his social duties. I reciprocate your kind prayers for the protection and blessing of the Common Father and Creator of man, and tender you for yourselves and your religious association, assurances of high respect and esteem. Thomas Jefferson

Why did Jefferson chose this phrase “wall of separation? ” Where did that phrase come from? IT WAS A BRILLIANT MOVE BY JEFFERSON!! Came from Rev. Roger Williams (1603 -1683) ===one of their guys! ===Williams was the first to use the term “wall of separation. ” ===He was a champion of religious liberty. ===His works & writings foundational to the Founding Fathers ==Williams believed “freedom of religion God-given natural right. ” Most importantly, Williams believed that the WALL was a one way wall to protect Religion from Government. **None of the FF or Williams saw this as a 2 way wall.

It is interesting that for the first 150+ years hardly any court cited Jefferson’s letter and phrase when dealing with First Amendment issues. In fact, they hardly cited Jefferson at all, but now he’s right popular!!! • Jefferson was not in America during the Constitution writing (Payne, Adams were overseas) • When courts did cite him it was in support of a ONE WAY WALL--- not to limit religious expression but to limit government interference Reynolds v U. S. , 98 U. S. 145, 163 -164 (1878) Note in the ruling all of Jefferson’s letter is cited in the ruling….

Definition of “Religion” Webster’s Dictionary 1828 RELIGION--Includes a belief in the being and perfections of God, in the revelation of his will to man, and in man’s obligation to obey his commands, in a state of reward and punishment, and in man’s accountableness to God; and also true godliness or piety of life, with the practice of all moral duties……the practice of moral duties without a belief in the divine lawgiver, and without reference

It seems logical to me (and should to you) that if the founders wanted a wall of separation between the Gov and Religion as espoused today they would have been very careful to not blend the two together. Seems to me they would NOT have put references to God and the Bible on coins, on buildings, in speeches, in writings, etc. They would NOT have had any religious connections with education.

Beginning of Public Education Mid-Late 1600’s 1647—The Old Deluder Satan Act 1650—Code of 1650 (Ludlow’s code)

Both Laws Attacked Illiteracy! WHY was Illiteracy so important? Read the Laws--their purpose is clear! 1. Understand the Bible 2. Understand the Laws of the State

deluder, Satan, to keep men from the knowledge of the Scriptures, as in former times by keeping them in an unknown tongue, so in these latter times by persuading from the use of tongues, that so that at least the true sense and meaning of the original might be clouded and corrupted with false glosses of saint-seeming deceivers; and to the end that learning may not be buried in the grave of our forefathers, in church and commonwealth, the Lord assisting our

“This legislature observing that. . . there are many persons unable to read the English tongue and thereby incapable to read the holy Word of God or the good laws of this colony. . . it is ordered that all parents and masters shall cause their respective children and servants, as they are capable, to be taught to read distinctly the English tongue (1690)

The American Public Schools system was started to assure People could READ THE BIBLE!

And understanding the Bible they would not allow anyone to make Evil Laws! Remember today people do NOT know the Bible, The Declaration or the Constitution!

The New England Primer used until 1900 as a main text of Elementary Education First graders were expected to learn the alphabet with Bible content A A wise son makes a glad father B BETTER is little with fear of God… C COME to Christ all who …. E ELIJAH hid By Ravens fed J JOB feels the Rod, - Yet blesses GOD N NOAH did view The old world & new. P PETER deny'd His Lord and cry'd. Plus many questions about the Bible— most church members today would struggle to answer them!

“It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was grounded not by religionists but by Christians. Not on religion but on the gospel of Jesus Christ. ” Patrick Henry

“If we are not governed by God we will be ruled by tyrants. ” William Penn

It is the duty as well as the privilege and the interest of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers John Jay First Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court

State Constitutions Every one of the original 13 Colonies State Constitutions included the requirement to swear to a belief in God and His Son, Jesus, and God’s Word

Delaware Constitution Art. 22 Every person, who shall be chosen a member of either house, or appointed to any office. . shall make and subscribe I ______do profess faith in God, the Father, . . Jesus Christ. . the Holy Ghost acknowledge the holy scriptures …as given by divine inspiration.

Pennsylvania Constitution Frame of Government Sec. 10 Each member (of legislature) before he takes his seat, shall make and subscribe… “I do believe in one God, the creator and governour of the universe, the rewarder of the good and the punisher of the wicked …acknowledge the scriptures. . . given by divine inspiration.

Massachusetts Constitution Chapter VI, Article I [All persons elected to State office or to the Legislature] must make and subscribe the following declaration, “I ___do declare, that I believe in the Christian religion and have firm persuasion of its truth. ”

North Carolina Article XXXII. No person who shall deny the being of God, or the truth of the Protestant religion, or the divine authority of the Old or New Testaments or. . shall be capable of holding any office, or place of trust or profit in the civil department, within this state.

America were completely Christian in organization with deep teaching of the Bible required. The mottos and goals of these schools reflect a strong connection, foundation of Christianity. Many of what we call today…. . Ivy League Schools Harvard, Princeton, Dartmouth, U of Penn,

Princeton 1746 Motto "Under the Protection of God She Flourishes” Goal “Cursed is all learning contrary to the cause of Christ”

Brown University 1764 “In God We Hope” Colgate University 1819 “For God and Truth” Colombia University 1754 “In Thy light shall we see the light”

Founded by Pastor John Harvard Motto “Truth for Christ and the Church” Goal “Every student’s main aim is to know God, Jesus Christ and to recognize that Christ is the

Yale 1701 “God is the source of all wisdom” Yale---- [T]he Scriptures. . . morning and evening [are] to be read by the students at the times of prayer in the school. . . studiously endeavor[ing] in the education of said students to promote the power and purity of religion. In 1720 Yale charged its students: Seeing God is the giver of all wisdom, every scholar, besides private or secret prayer, wherein all we are bound to ask wisdom,

Dartmouth 1769 “The voice of one crying in the wilderness” Tennessee 1794 “You will know the truth and the truth shall set you free”

Gee, the founders must have been awfully stupid to want separation from religion and Christianity and yet allow so much of it to abound…. . Let’s look at some buildings

Moses with the Ten Commandments in the rotunda of the Library of Congress

Moses on the rear facade of the U. S. Supreme Court

The Ten Commandments in the floor of the National Archives

The U. S. Supreme Court Building in D. C. has 3 clear displays of the Ten Commandments Door Panels

Leviticus 25: 10 “Proclaim liberty through the land…” Jefferson Memorial

Baptism of Pocahontas—in US Capital

The Adams Prayer Mantel in the White House

Sculpture in front of the U. S. district court building

A stained glass window of George Washingt on praying, in the chapel in the U. S. Capitol

At the Lincoln Memorial, words like "Nation under God, " "Bible" and "prayer" are everywhere. In the Senate and House office buildings, there is a plaque that says "In God we trust. "

100 years ago there were more plaques of the _____________ TEN COMMANDMENTS in civil buildings (courthouses, etc) than churches.

Recognize this shape? Was this an accident? White House The Capital Lincoln Memorial Washington Memorial Jefferson Memorial Get out your google earth and see how EXACT this is And it faces EAST! Who did this? ?

Pierre Charles L'Enfant (1752 -1825) Major, United States Army Designer Of Washington, D. C. L'Enfant's 1791 design for the new capital city -- to be located where only forests and plantations stood -- embodied the democratic ideals and the great aspirations of the new nation. The design also represented power radiating from several central sources. Yet the nation would only come to appreciate his genius more than a century later. Source: http: //www. arlingtoncemetery. net/l- What was the central source enfant. htm of the “Cross” design?

Could it be that this was a coincidence? I wouldn’t think so! • “he [L'Enfant] was a Master of Detail” • On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument (center) are displayed two words: Laus Deo. (Praise Be to God) Source: http: //www. arlingtoncemetery. net/l-enfant. htm

Within the Washington Monument itself are 898 steps and 50 landings. As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the memorial stones share a message. Just a few examples… 12 th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore 20 th Landing is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians; 24 th Landing a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10: 7, Luke 18: 16 and Proverbs 22: 6. In the WM Cornerstone is a ………BIBLE

Let’s look at some of the things they said……

Washington’s First Inaugural …. it would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official act my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe, who presides in the councils of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect…. .

st IA Jefferson 1 And may that Infinite Power which rules the destinies of the universe lead our councils to what is best, and give them a favorable issue for your peace and prosperity

Jefferson 2 nd Inaugural Address I shall need, too, the favor of that Being in whose hands we are, who led our fathers, as Israel of old, from their native land planted them in a country flowing with all the necessaries and comforts of life; who has covered our infancy with His providence and our riper years with His wisdom and power, and to whose goodness I ask you to join in supplications with me that He will so enlighten the minds of your servants, guide their councils, and prosper their measures that whatsoever they do…….

“THE general object of this little book is to show the excellence of the Christian religion, and of course, to prove the inestimable value of the book in which this religion is revealed and inculcated…” Webster, Noah. Value of the Bible and Excellence of the Christian Religion (preface)

Lincoln’s 1 st Inaugural Address “…. . Intelligence, patriotism, Christianity, and a firm reliance on Him who has never yet forsaken this favored land are still competent to adjust in the best way all our present difficulty. ”

1787 Constitutional Convention June 28, 1787 Franklin’s speech (longest of the convention) calling for more prayer. Also, a preaching service on July 4 th. In his speech Franklin quoted 4 scriptures from memory. Stated that our constitution is not bits and pieces

1791 -1800 Dr. Benjamin Rush— Signer of DI & C, F. American Medicine, F. of Public Education, Founded 5 universities, 1 st Educator to promote Academics for Women and Af. Americans, wrote America’s first Chemistry book, Surgeon General under Washington, etc. …. get the picture.

His reason for education was “to teach and understand the Bible. ” In fact, he stated the Bible should #1 TEXTBOOK be the ______.

institutions of the United States, I lament that we waste so much time and money in punishing crimes, and take so little pains to prevent them. We profess to be Republicans* and yet we neglect the only means of establishing and perpetuating our republican forms of government; that is, the universal education of our youth in the principles of Christianity by means of the Bible. ” *Republican as in believers of America being a Republic…not referring to a political

James Wilson—Signer of DI & C, Major force drafting the Const. , Elected several times Cont. Congress, Original SC Justice, Benjamin Rush said Wilson’s “mind was a blaze of light. ” “Far from being rivals or enemies, religion [Christianity] and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other. ”

Fischer Ames “. . . we have a dangerous trend beginning to take place in our education. . . We've become accustomed of late to putting little books in the hands of children containing fables with moral lessons. We are spending less time in the classroom on the Bible, which should be the principle text in our schools. The Bible states these great moral lessons better than any other man made book. ”

Obviously, Fischer Ames just did not understand the First Amendment…. . Oh…really?

uh guess I forgot to tell you Fischer Ames WROTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT!!!!

“There can be no constitution to deal with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. ” Fischer Ames

Daniel Webster “Defender of the Constitution” 2 nd generation American Statesmen, Congressman, Sec. State One of his most noteworthy accomplishments was in the Supreme Court Case (43 U. S. 127; 1844 U. S. LEXIS 323; 11 L. Ed. 205; 2 HOW 127) Vidal v Girard executors.

His speech before the SC became legendary and was printed in the pamphlet--A defence of the Christian religion, and of the religious instruction of the young. He argued against any instruction that hindered COMING TO young people from CHRIST

What Can We Do? 1. Make Bible a Real Part of Your Life! Quiet time Memorize Be a Doer 2. Know Your History! 3. Indoctrinate your kids and family!

Without a Great Awakening SOON I believe America will go the way of Israel—from a Republic to Captivity to a tyrannical Monarch. The very thing our forefathers came here to avoid is happening. The very thing our Founders wanted to prevent is