The institutes of higher education are hard at work in America today. What is their message to the young people of our nation? You will find an underlying theme throughout the sphere of campuses across the country. It has it's roots beginning to spread during the formative years of grade school and high school. Planting the seeds of doubt in the fertile minds of our youth; preparing them for the message that our colleges are poised to cultivate once they arrive. The same message they will, in turn, propagate to the rest of the world upon graduation.
They will go out into the world as doctors, lawyers, civic leaders, writers, journalists, news reporters, and congressional leaders. Their message to the world? Attempting to rewrite the history of the greatest nation Divine Providence ever blessed.
Enter Mr. Peter Manseau. No doubt a brilliant scholar. He comes to us by way of Georgetown University, a highly respected and prestigious institution in the D.C. area. His introduction in his own words from petermanseu.com;
"Winner of the National Jewish Book Award, the American Library Association's Sophie Brody Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Jewish Literature........ founding editor of KillingTheBuddha.com and coauthor with Jeff Sharlet of Killing the Buddha: A Heretic’s Bible, he received his doctorate in religion from Georgetown University, and lives with his family in Annapolis, Maryland."
His latest work is ;
"Accessible and insightful prose... A richer, more complex, and compelling viewpoint that is reminiscent of Howard Zinn's People's History of the United States... This significant and timely work is important for those who wish to understand the complete and diverse landscape of religious history in America--but even more valuable for those who don't."― Erin Entrada Kelly, Library Journal (starred review)
"What the author endeavors to do here--and does so with deep-running stories told with verve and dash--is to square that narrative with a religious syncretism that provides a more colorful, distinct, eccentric, not to mention truthful, historical record.... An eye-opener. After reading Manseau, readers will see the influences he writes about not only dot, but shape, the landscape."― Kirkus
It is interesting to note that in Mr. Aslan's praise he states,
"One Nation, Under Gods is a refreshing, compelling, and surprising reexamination of our nation's history that puts lie to the oft-quoted idea that America was founded as 'a Christian nation."
One other interesting note is that Mr. Aslan is an Iranian born American. On the Liberal left, I suppose, this makes him an authority on American Christian heritage.
Unfortunately, standing in the way of Mr. Manseau and Mr. Aslan and their quest to rewrite American history, are a few inconvenient truths.
Firstly, the statement, made by Mr. Aslan concerning America's founding as a Christian nation, is a twisting of words to fit their agenda. Secondly, the quotes of those who had a hand in the shaping of our nation, are in direct contradiction to their claims. The twisting of words occurs, when the phrase or assertion that America was founded on Christian principles is misinterpreted or misquoted. Standing in stark opposition to their attempts to subvert American culture are the quotes of the founders themselves.
George Washington stated,
"You do well to wish to learn our arts and ways of life, and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ. These will make you a greater and happier people than you are.
They will go out into the world as doctors, lawyers, civic leaders, writers, journalists, news reporters, and congressional leaders. Their message to the world? Attempting to rewrite the history of the greatest nation Divine Providence ever blessed.
Enter Mr. Peter Manseau. No doubt a brilliant scholar. He comes to us by way of Georgetown University, a highly respected and prestigious institution in the D.C. area. His introduction in his own words from petermanseu.com;
"Winner of the National Jewish Book Award, the American Library Association's Sophie Brody Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Jewish Literature........ founding editor of KillingTheBuddha.com and coauthor with Jeff Sharlet of Killing the Buddha: A Heretic’s Bible, he received his doctorate in religion from Georgetown University, and lives with his family in Annapolis, Maryland."
His latest work is ;
One Nation, Under Gods: A New American History
A groundbreaking new look at the story of America
"At the heart of the nation's spiritual history are audacious and often violent scenes. But the Puritans and the shining city on the hill give us just one way to understand the United States. Rather than recite American history from a Christian vantage point, Peter Manseau proves that what really happened is worth a close, fresh look.. . .One Nation, Under Gods shows how much more there is to the history we tell ourselves, right back to the country's earliest days . Dazzling in its scope and sweep, it is an American history unlike any you've read." (Amazon product description)
Some of the glowing testimonials are from many of those who could be on the who's who of the Liberal Left;
"The United States is arguably the most religiously diverse nation in the world. Peter Manseau shows how this has always been the case. One Nation, Under Gods is a refreshing, compelling, and surprising reexamination of our nation's history that puts lie to the oft-quoted idea that America was founded as 'a Christian nation.'" ―Reza Aslan, author of No god but God and Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth
"What the author endeavors to do here--and does so with deep-running stories told with verve and dash--is to square that narrative with a religious syncretism that provides a more colorful, distinct, eccentric, not to mention truthful, historical record.... An eye-opener. After reading Manseau, readers will see the influences he writes about not only dot, but shape, the landscape."― Kirkus
It is interesting to note that in Mr. Aslan's praise he states,
"One Nation, Under Gods is a refreshing, compelling, and surprising reexamination of our nation's history that puts lie to the oft-quoted idea that America was founded as 'a Christian nation."
One other interesting note is that Mr. Aslan is an Iranian born American. On the Liberal left, I suppose, this makes him an authority on American Christian heritage.
Unfortunately, standing in the way of Mr. Manseau and Mr. Aslan and their quest to rewrite American history, are a few inconvenient truths.
Firstly, the statement, made by Mr. Aslan concerning America's founding as a Christian nation, is a twisting of words to fit their agenda. Secondly, the quotes of those who had a hand in the shaping of our nation, are in direct contradiction to their claims. The twisting of words occurs, when the phrase or assertion that America was founded on Christian principles is misinterpreted or misquoted. Standing in stark opposition to their attempts to subvert American culture are the quotes of the founders themselves.
George Washington stated,
"You do well to wish to learn our arts and ways of life, and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ. These will make you a greater and happier people than you are.
While we are zealously performing the duties of good citizens and soldiers, we certainly ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of religion. To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
The blessing and protection of Heaven are at all times necessary but especially so in times of public distress and danger. The General hopes and trusts that every officer and man will endeavor to live and act as becomes a Christian soldier, defending the dearest rights and liberties of his country.
I now make it my earnest prayer that God would… most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of the mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion."
Samuel Adams
"I . . . [rely] upon the merits of Jesus Christ for a pardon of all my sins."
"The name of the Lord (says the Scripture) is a strong tower; thither the righteous flee and are safe [Proverbs 18:10]. Let us secure His favor and He will lead us through the journey of this life and at length receive us to a better.
Dr. Benjamin Rush
"The Gospel of Jesus Christ prescribes the wisest rules for just conduct in every situation of life. Happy are they who are enabled to obey them in all situations! . . . My only hope of salvation is in the infinite transcendent love of God manifested to the world by the death of His Son upon the Cross. Nothing but His blood will wash away my sins [Acts 22:16]. I rely exclusively upon it. Come, Lord Jesus! Come quickly! [Revelation 22:20]" Rush also says,
"I do not believe that the Constitution was the offspring of inspiration, but I am as satisfied that it is as much the work of a Divine Providence as any of the miracles recorded in the Old and New Testament."
As Patriots and lovers of American ideals, let's endeavor to go forward with the faith of our Fathers. They no doubt followed the scriptures in Jude 1:3 that states,
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
And.....
Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Do you know the Christ that some of the founding Fathers spoke of? Won't you accept him today?
Lord Jesus, I believe that you died on the cross for my sins. That you were buried, and that God raised you from the dead the third day. Please forgive my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen
As Patriots and lovers of American ideals, let's endeavor to go forward with the faith of our Fathers. They no doubt followed the scriptures in Jude 1:3 that states,
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
And.....
Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Do you know the Christ that some of the founding Fathers spoke of? Won't you accept him today?
Lord Jesus, I believe that you died on the cross for my sins. That you were buried, and that God raised you from the dead the third day. Please forgive my sins and come into my heart and save me. Amen
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