Sovereign Nations Whatever Happened to Freedom? | Dr. John Connell
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Sep 26, 2023 Dr. John Connell, expert on freedom and religious faith, discusses the importance of religious freedom and the dangers of centralized power in the United States. He explores the growing dominance of government in people's lives, the consequences of forming alliances and centralized authority, and the tendency for governments and individuals to exert control over others. Connell emphasizes the role of God and the need for individual rights to guarantee freedom and fight against corruption in the government.
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Government's Tendencies Revealed
- 1 Samuel 8 reveals that human governments tend to seize and dominate people's lives.
- The Bible warns that rulers will take resources and make subjects servants, illustrating government's oppressive nature.
Government Takes Extensively
- Taxes consume a large portion of personal income, often over 43% to 58%.
- Government's taking is extensive, symbolized by numerous fees, taxes, and controls in daily life.
First Amendment Protects Religious Freedom
- The First Amendment prevents government-mandated religion but protects the free exercise and promotion of religion.
- Founding fathers endorsed religion's positive influence on society without forcing belief.