Let's Reclaim our True History!

I will be up front and tell you that I am not a historian but I also want you to know that I don’t live in a box. In my short half century plus of life I have seen a deliberate, yet suttle distortion of history of the United States. For over three hundred years historians presented a broad perspective of our countries history. The 1960’s ushered in a morepp liberal thinking group covering each of the branches of government; a price we are still paying today. Prior to the 1960’s the rules, regulations and laws were rooted in Biblical values. During the 60’s our political leaders decided to take the Bible principles out of decision making and focus on what they considered to be more important. The focus of the 60’s and into today is not Biblical values but rather on monetary values. For example, the new historical writers don’t look at the Declaration of Independence with the civic, governmental and moral values attached to it but rather from an economic view point; taxation without representation. While you may not think this is a big issue may I tell you that it most certainly is! This is a distortion away from the truth.

We as citizens of the United States of America must preserve our historical heritage. We as citizens must teach our young about the true history and not history strictly from an economic view. It is time for Americans to once again take a stand. We must reclaim our history. So how do we do this? We must reeducate ourselves. We must change our own mindset and look at the true history from a civic, governmental and moral position. If we don’t do it now, if we simply let things continue along on the same path it is currently on, then our real history will soon be forgotten. It’s time we fight for what is right!

A great place to start is with the writings and beliefs of our founding fathers. Take for example Dr. Benjamin Rush. He was a great American hero and role model. At the time of his death in 1813, he was heralded as one of America's three most notable men, along with George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. And no wonder! He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, served under three Presidents, helped found five universities and colleges, is titled "The Father of American Medicine," led both the abolition and prison reform movements, and founded American Sunday Schools and the nation's first Bible Society. Amazingly, two hundred years ago, Dr. Benjamin Rush offered insights still applicable today.

Another great study is the writings of the United States first Chief Justice, John Jay. Jay's keen observations on government and society supply excellent material for the scholastic endeavors and also offer an engaging read. You may also want to check out an organization called Wallbuilders. Wallbuilders has a mission of preservation. Wallbuilders materials can be purchased at a discount at Emmaus Road Christian Store.

So it’s up to you. You can either join the fight and educate yourself on our true heritage or just simply accept what the new historians are telling you and accept it as the truth. We must all make a decision. What’s yours?