"But a Constitution of
Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty once lost
is lost forever."
John Adams,
Letter from John Adams to Abigail Adams, 7 July 1775
Revival is needed if the United
States of America is to keep what the founding fathers gave us. All people, all
parties; Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, ET, need an American
revival. It is needed to reveal the heart and intentions of our founding
fathers’ vision, originated in our federal republic. We want freedom and
liberty without understanding where the virtues needed to support them come
from.
Revival starts with understanding
the current direction leads towards less liberty and more government
dependency, which makes us reflect upon the contrary reformist ideas that eat
away our foundations. Revival can be seen in organization like The HeritageFoundation and the Tea Party movement but each person needs to determine the
path that teaches them what is needed and how to get there. Another might be
the philosophy of Ayn Rand and the role of capitalism, which she eloquently portrayed
in her novel Atlas Shrugged.
Benjamin Franklin’s answer to Mrs.
Powel’s question, “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?”
is just relevant today. His reply, “A republic, if you can keep it.”
The challenge before us is realizing we have wandered off
the path that fuels our desire for honor and virtues, which touch the inner sense
of self-worth, personal strength and empathy that drives us to be the best we
can for our family, friends, neighbors and countrymen. Study our history and
these things can be found in the strength of our roots and though not all
pervasive, the larger share which lifted and propelled us to be the greatest
nation in a millennium.
This is the time for an American revival.
"America ever is what she
thinks herself to be. Governed by sentiment, and acting her own mind, she
becomes, as she pleases, the victor or the victim."
Thomas
Paine, December 23, 1776
