Why America's Future is Now at Stake in Her Past
I thought it could never happen, but it is.
On a major news network
some time ago, I heard an American Muslim leader insist that the media begin
using the term “Judeo-Islamic-Christian,” rather than “Judeo-Christian,” when
referring to the religious values on which this country was founded. Having
studied America’s origins, I dismissed his statement as being too far-fetched
to be of any concern.
Now, it is obvious that
there is cause for great concern! In an article posted by Charisma News (http://tinyurl.com/k5yvlzm), Larry Tomczak highlights statements
President Obama has made pushing the very same agenda. Here are the presidential
quotes beginning with the most recent.
• "Islam has been woven into the fabric of our country since
its founding." (2015)
• "This holiday (Muslim Eid) reminds us of the many
achievements and contributions of Muslim Americans to building the very fabric
of our nation and strengthening the core of our democracy." (2014)
• “Islam has always been part of America." (2010)
• "I also know that Islam has always been a part of our
American story." (2009)
I find it disturbing
that the president would distort the history of this country in this manner. But
we must remember that liberal progressives do not necessarily present history
as it was, but how they think it should have been. They write (or rewrite) history
to serve their own goals, not to give a factual account of what happened in the
past. In their twisted thinking, their noble end justifies the unsavory means.
And never forget that
there is a purpose behind this attempt to revise America’s history. A people, or
nation, derive their sense of identity from their history. Change their history
and you can fundamentally change their understanding of who they are as a
nation or people.
This is what George
Orwell was referring to in his classic book, 1984,
when he wrote, “Whoever controls the past, controls the future.” This is why
Karl Marx said, “People without a heritage are easily persuaded.” These
revisionists know that if they can successfully alter America’s history, they
can easily persuade the masses to accept fundamental change in the very
character of the nation and thereby completely alter its future.
For example, if the
revisionists, with this president’s support, can create a new American history
wherein Islam has played an important role, then Islamic culture and thinking
cannot be looked upon as something foreign. Sharia cannot be rejected as
something un-American. In the new Judeo-Islamic-Christian culture it will be
the critics of such politically-correct syncretism who will be painted as bigoted,
narrow and un-American. Sadly, it is already happening!
Maintaining America’s true
history is, therefore, vital! Our future as a nation is now at stake in our past!
Knowledge is power and in
Hosea 4:6 God said, My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because we have lacked knowledge of our
history as a nation birthed out of Spiritual awakening and established on Biblical values,
revisionists are already rewriting our history—a new history designed to destroy
the America of the past and create a new America in their own image.
This is why America,
especially Christian America, must be educated concerning her radical Christian
origins. This is why I wrote the
book, America’s Revival Heritage.
This is why I founded The Revive America Project and why I am presenting
“Revive America” events wherever God sends and opens the door.
Consider the following
statements by America’s Founders and note how they contrast the statements of
the president.
• “The general principles on which the fathers achieved
independence were the general principles of Christianity.” – John Adams
• It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this
great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on
religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ.” – Patrick Henry
• “It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and
the Bible.” – George Washington
• “I am a real Christian, that is to say, a disciple of the
doctrines of Jesus.” – Thomas Jefferson
• “Unto Him who is the author and giver of all good, I render
sincere and humble thanks for his manifold and unmerited blessings, and
especially for our redemption and salvation by His beloved Son” - John Jay (First Chief Justice of the U.S.
Supreme Court)
I know it is not too
late for America! At critical times in our nation’s history, God has intervened
with Divine awakenings in response to the cries of His people. I am confident
that He will do it again if we will pray and recover the truth about this
nation’s unique Christian origins. Our future is now at stake in our past!
Dr. Eddie L. Hyatt is
an author, historian and Bible teacher. His books, including America’s Revival Heritage, are available
from Amazon and from his website. He is the founder of The Revive America
Project and conducts Revive America events throughout the nation. To learn more
about his ministry, check out his website at www.eddiehyatt.com.
FROM THE "REVIVE AMERICA" YOUTUBE CHANNEL
The Incredible Story of William Penn and the Founding of America
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