Patrick Henry gave a rousing speech on March 23, 1775 to the Virginia Legislature to pass a resolution declaring America independent from England. A heart felt speech that touched me in 2009. I think it a speech that would be very stirring for us today as well . . . . . . ."This is no time for ceremony. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery. And in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom on debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfil the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings."
". . . . . it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, -and listen to the song of that siren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and to provide for it. I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. "
Patrick Henry talked about looking to the past and learning from it. The only thing our politicians have learned from the past is arrogance and pride, that they could persuade the people through flattery and deceit better than those who failed in the past. They feel they can remove our freedoms successfully this time without the sting of defeat or our notice. Sadly as history always points out they have been the ones who have truly been deceived by the ultimate flatter and liar - the father of lies himself, Lucifer. Who laughs at the willingness of men to continually repeat the haneous mistakes of the past for 30 pieces of silver; greed, power and despotism. When will mankind every learn?
Why do we continually recycle the same old ideals from the past just in a different package. Repeating them to the destruction of all that is good. How can we be so deceived as to think we would be happier if we lived in a socialist state - where all our choices are made for us. When we open the package is this not the same argument Lucifer has been fighting with us since the beginning.
What has happened to the words of our forefathers - Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness! Socialism is not happiness. It is slavery! Slavery to the government and government run programs.
Are we past all reasoning or as Glenn Beck would ask, "Have we no Common Sense left?"
If we turn our backs on our Supreme Creator where does that leave us and looking back through history has that ever been successful. Or does peace and tranquility come through God fearing people who have a respect for Deity and his creations, mankind itself.
Heaven help us to awaken to the awful situation we find ourselves in, that we may break the chains that bind us. Breaking free from the ideals of oppression through tolerance. Striving to bind us with our own Christian morals.
Those morals are our God given standard by which we compass our lives and make righteous judgements of the world around us. Do not become confused that you must be tolerant of evil to be Christ like. A perpetuated lie by the master of lies, Lucifer.
Christ through out the money changers, cleansing the temple grounds. He condemned the sin yet reached out to the individual person. Is it not time to throwout our own money changers and cleanse the halls of Washington D.C. ? Were they not elected by the people to be the servants to the people, not the other way around. They seem to view themselves as the elite and that they know better than the majority of the people.
Our children are being attacked with the intent to ingrain and capture them into servitude to the government. With Hollywood produced propaganda commercials asking for their service amongst those things that might be deemed morally correct and essay's written to the President how they could better serve him. Was he not elected by the people to serve and listen to us?
If you are able to grasp hold of the children and youth, (sound familiar) half your battle is won. You have indentured the rising generation with a despotic philosophy that somehow the politicians (or elite) must be served and held on the pedestal of kings than the voice of the people themselves.
