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When Once We Were a Nation
In the year 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England carrying more than a hundred hopeful, determined, and God-fearing individuals into an unknown future. Setting their minds on the promises of God and their faith in Him, they ventured into the unfamiliar as they placed their lives and those of their children in His hands. Little did they know that despite many hardships they would build the most powerful, inventive, industrial, and free nation that had ever existed to this point in history.
For many, the nation was founded on God. The fabric that held the country together was woven with the blood, sweat, tears, fortitude, and faith of a generation who set their resolve and trust in the God of the Bible and never looked back.
America the Beautiful. The Strong. The United. The Innovative. The Independent.
America, the One Nation Under God.
So, what happened? As a godless and seemingly aimless America faces decline unparalleled to any deterioration that previous generations could have ever foreseen, many now look around in astonishment and wonder what changed.
Can America return to its glory days? If so, how?
Join Thomas Horn, Christina Peck, Robert Maginnis, Donna Howell, Sheila Zilinsky, Josh Peck, Cris Putnam, Sharon Gilbert, Allie Anderson, Joe Ardis, and Derek Gilbert as this question is explored and discussed in When Once We Were a Nation.
For many, the nation was founded on God. The fabric that held the country together was woven with the blood, sweat, tears, fortitude, and faith of a generation who set their resolve and trust in the God of the Bible and never looked back.
America the Beautiful. The Strong. The United. The Innovative. The Independent.
America, the One Nation Under God.
So, what happened? As a godless and seemingly aimless America faces decline unparalleled to any deterioration that previous generations could have ever foreseen, many now look around in astonishment and wonder what changed.
Can America return to its glory days? If so, how?
Join Thomas Horn, Christina Peck, Robert Maginnis, Donna Howell, Sheila Zilinsky, Josh Peck, Cris Putnam, Sharon Gilbert, Allie Anderson, Joe Ardis, and Derek Gilbert as this question is explored and discussed in When Once We Were a Nation.
350 pages, Paperback
Published July 4, 2016
About the author
Thomas Horn
95 books152 followersThomas R. Horn (Also Published under the Name Thomas Horn ) is an internationally recognized lecturer, radio host and best selling author of several books including his newest books, Petrus Romanus: The Final Pope Is Here, Forbidden Gates and Apollyon Rising 2012. He is a well-known columnist whose articles have been referred to by writers of the L. A. Times Syndicate, MSNBC, Christianity Today, New Man Magazine, World Net Daily, News Max, White House Correspondents and dozens of newsmagazines and press agencies around the globe. He has been interviewed by US Congressmen and Senators on his findings as well as featured repeatedly in major media including top-ten talk shows, America's Morning News for The Washington Times, The 700 Club, The Harvest Show, Coast to Coast AM, Prophecy in the News, and the Southwest Radio Church to name a few. Thomas received the highest degree honorary doctorate bestowed in 2007 from legendary professor Dr. I.D.E. Thomas for his research into ancient history, and has been endorsed by such national leaders as Dr. James Kennedy.
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March 27, 2024
A SERIES OF ESSAYS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS ABOUT CURRENT ISSUES
Thomas R. Horn wrote in the first chapter of this 2016 book, “I believe American needs an awakening---first, a spiritual revival; and second, a cultural awakening defined by the reestablishment of Greatest Generation principles and behaviors that could positively strengthen, recharacterize and rejuvenate our society. Donald Trump, as inarticulate as he is, has captured the essence of this longing with his political jargon: ‘We can be great again’ and ‘We can win again.’ Is the Donald right? I’d like to believe on those points he is. I’d like to think that America can once more be a nation of winners, of rugged individualism and pioneering determination. I pray that the book you now hold in your hands is a first small step in this direction and a reminder for many of what once made us the envy of the world. I choose to believe all is not lost, that our nation can once again honor and commit to God, glory, and greatness.” (Pg. 21)
Christina Peck notes, “Contrary to popular belief, it is perfectly legal to hold Bible studies and prayer meetings before and after school hours. But why has turned into a taboo subject? We have been made to believe that we cannot freely speak about our faith in schools; yet, if anyone else has a different belief, we cannot speak out about it… Is there a law we missed somewhere saying we can’t practice our religion? The truth is, no, there isn’t. We have just been told this by others who are intolerable of Christianity.” (Pg. 86-87)
Thomas Horn asserts, “While the pages of nearly all books on spiritual warfare abound with examples of people becoming possessed or demonized by entities as a result of deviant perversion, drug use, violence, occultism, or other depravations of immoral behavior, including infidelity and witchcraft, the most powerful instruments of satanic bondage by far witnessed during my decades of executive ministry were connected to something much more dangerous than personal failings. The superior enemies to which I refer are demons of religion that infest institutional Christianity.” (Pg. 119) He continues, “Take ‘Kingdom Age’ theology for instance (also known as Reconstructionism, Kingdom Now Theology, Theonomy, Dominion Theology…), which singularly has wrought some of the most far-reaching destruction within the body of Christ this century… other contenders for the most spectacular doctrines of devils in the church today would have to include Ecumenical Environmentalism and Dual Covenant (wherein Jews do not need to accept Jesus as Messiah)…” (Pg. 125)
Josh Peck notes, “our rights of religious freedom and speech are being attacked aggressively. Christians are continually being put down for voicing their opinions and exercising certain religious rights. We are being told we are intolerant and judgmental, and we have ‘no right’ to feel the way we do about certain things, such as abortion and immigration issues.” (Pg. 161) But he also adds, “Women are treated somewhat better than they had been in the past, yet there is still work to do… overall, a woman working in a position is paid a lower salary than a man in the same position… This core value is meant to ensure that everyone is treated equally in the workplace. It should be based on the skills and requirements that need to be met specific to the job. This includes education and work ethic. Every human being is created equally by God, and this fact should be reflected in the work place.” (Pg. 163)
Joe Ardis recounts how he made a music video called, ‘The Devil Went Down to Washington… the imagery included a man in a Barack Obama mask challenging me to a guitar duel… in another scene, the Obama character was playing cards with a man in a devil mask… Many, MANY responded to the music video positively, understanding the message behind the humor… But the flood of hatred I initiated against myself from Internet trolls was more incredible than anything I had prepared myself to handle, and it stemmed from the most pretensive and asinine reasons.” (Pg. 179-181)
Sheila Zilinsky states, “On the one hand, the disciples of ‘political correctness’ want to make all forms of speech that are ‘offensive’ to anyone against the law. On the other hand, are those obsessed with ‘national security’ who want to ban all speech that is critical of the U.S. government. These twin forces are constantly seeking to push the First Amendment into a smaller and smaller box. If you say the wrong thing in America today, your website might be shut down, you could be fired, suspended from school, or even arrested and shipped off without a trial. Conservative Christians and pro-Second Amendment groups are being ubiquitously targeted for their speech. Instead of seeing the value in allowing everyone to say what he or she thinks, we are being taught in America today that there is speech that is ‘acceptable’ and speech that is ‘unacceptable.’” (Pg. 224)
She argues, “Gun control and gun rights advocates obviously have very different views about whether guns are a force for violence or for good. It is hard to read the Second Amendment and not honestly conclude that the framers of the Constitution intended gun ownership to be an individual right. It is true that the amendment begins with a reference to militia… the mere reference to a purpose of the Second Amendment does not alter the fact that an individual right is created… The statement of a purpose was intended to reaffirm the power of the states and the people against the central government.” (Pg. 229)
This book will appeal to many conservatives (particularly Evangelicals).
Thomas R. Horn wrote in the first chapter of this 2016 book, “I believe American needs an awakening---first, a spiritual revival; and second, a cultural awakening defined by the reestablishment of Greatest Generation principles and behaviors that could positively strengthen, recharacterize and rejuvenate our society. Donald Trump, as inarticulate as he is, has captured the essence of this longing with his political jargon: ‘We can be great again’ and ‘We can win again.’ Is the Donald right? I’d like to believe on those points he is. I’d like to think that America can once more be a nation of winners, of rugged individualism and pioneering determination. I pray that the book you now hold in your hands is a first small step in this direction and a reminder for many of what once made us the envy of the world. I choose to believe all is not lost, that our nation can once again honor and commit to God, glory, and greatness.” (Pg. 21)
Christina Peck notes, “Contrary to popular belief, it is perfectly legal to hold Bible studies and prayer meetings before and after school hours. But why has turned into a taboo subject? We have been made to believe that we cannot freely speak about our faith in schools; yet, if anyone else has a different belief, we cannot speak out about it… Is there a law we missed somewhere saying we can’t practice our religion? The truth is, no, there isn’t. We have just been told this by others who are intolerable of Christianity.” (Pg. 86-87)
Thomas Horn asserts, “While the pages of nearly all books on spiritual warfare abound with examples of people becoming possessed or demonized by entities as a result of deviant perversion, drug use, violence, occultism, or other depravations of immoral behavior, including infidelity and witchcraft, the most powerful instruments of satanic bondage by far witnessed during my decades of executive ministry were connected to something much more dangerous than personal failings. The superior enemies to which I refer are demons of religion that infest institutional Christianity.” (Pg. 119) He continues, “Take ‘Kingdom Age’ theology for instance (also known as Reconstructionism, Kingdom Now Theology, Theonomy, Dominion Theology…), which singularly has wrought some of the most far-reaching destruction within the body of Christ this century… other contenders for the most spectacular doctrines of devils in the church today would have to include Ecumenical Environmentalism and Dual Covenant (wherein Jews do not need to accept Jesus as Messiah)…” (Pg. 125)
Josh Peck notes, “our rights of religious freedom and speech are being attacked aggressively. Christians are continually being put down for voicing their opinions and exercising certain religious rights. We are being told we are intolerant and judgmental, and we have ‘no right’ to feel the way we do about certain things, such as abortion and immigration issues.” (Pg. 161) But he also adds, “Women are treated somewhat better than they had been in the past, yet there is still work to do… overall, a woman working in a position is paid a lower salary than a man in the same position… This core value is meant to ensure that everyone is treated equally in the workplace. It should be based on the skills and requirements that need to be met specific to the job. This includes education and work ethic. Every human being is created equally by God, and this fact should be reflected in the work place.” (Pg. 163)
Joe Ardis recounts how he made a music video called, ‘The Devil Went Down to Washington… the imagery included a man in a Barack Obama mask challenging me to a guitar duel… in another scene, the Obama character was playing cards with a man in a devil mask… Many, MANY responded to the music video positively, understanding the message behind the humor… But the flood of hatred I initiated against myself from Internet trolls was more incredible than anything I had prepared myself to handle, and it stemmed from the most pretensive and asinine reasons.” (Pg. 179-181)
Sheila Zilinsky states, “On the one hand, the disciples of ‘political correctness’ want to make all forms of speech that are ‘offensive’ to anyone against the law. On the other hand, are those obsessed with ‘national security’ who want to ban all speech that is critical of the U.S. government. These twin forces are constantly seeking to push the First Amendment into a smaller and smaller box. If you say the wrong thing in America today, your website might be shut down, you could be fired, suspended from school, or even arrested and shipped off without a trial. Conservative Christians and pro-Second Amendment groups are being ubiquitously targeted for their speech. Instead of seeing the value in allowing everyone to say what he or she thinks, we are being taught in America today that there is speech that is ‘acceptable’ and speech that is ‘unacceptable.’” (Pg. 224)
She argues, “Gun control and gun rights advocates obviously have very different views about whether guns are a force for violence or for good. It is hard to read the Second Amendment and not honestly conclude that the framers of the Constitution intended gun ownership to be an individual right. It is true that the amendment begins with a reference to militia… the mere reference to a purpose of the Second Amendment does not alter the fact that an individual right is created… The statement of a purpose was intended to reaffirm the power of the states and the people against the central government.” (Pg. 229)
This book will appeal to many conservatives (particularly Evangelicals).
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