In this ongoing discussion of Biblical Principles of Government, Mike Winther talks about the ongoing battle over history. He begins with a tribute to King Massasoit and explains how the pilgrims bought land from the Native Americans. This tribute eventually evolved into a plaque commemorating the conflict between the pilgrims and the Native Americans, highlighting two different narratives. There is a battle over history. We learn about some interesting aspects of English and early American history from the pilgrims, legal scholars, and early church leaders. Mike emphasizes that in order to have liberty and freedom, these concepts must exist in the minds of the people. He then turns to America and the battle for heroes, starting with the unique characteristics of George Washington. This discussion provides a wonderful look into our history, all tying back to Biblical principles. You’ll Learn:

[00:40] The Mayflower II is a replica of the Mayflower. There is a statue of Massasoit . A symbol of people who held justice higher than their race.
[02:36] We don't evangelize a compromising truth or a compromising God.
[03:02] Land was purchased by the pilgrims who understood property rights.
[04:08] National Day of Mourning, and Thanksgiving as a reminder of genocide.
[08:26] Pilgrims founded Harvard as a university to teach pastors and Christians and create a new level of leadership.
[09:36] Mike explains how Charles I was a tyrant.
[12:09] The brief that John Cooke helped create to justify sentencing Charles I.
[14:13] The people wanted a king, and Charles II had a reign of terror unlike anything that his father had done.
[15:10] The battle for heroes. George Washington was unique.
[15:49] The French and Indian War. This was the French and the Indians against the colonists and the English.
[21:01] Mike talks about George Washington's miraculous survival in the war.
[28:14] Looking back and making historical figures heroes to suit our political agenda.
[34:32] Our heroes matter. Selling ideas by selling our heroes.
[35:17] Industrialization of the 1800s. A lot of the population was moving out west.
[36:05] In order to get the Transcontinental Railroad, the government created the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Companies to build railroads.
[37:17] The greatest subsidy was the US Army which was used to clear the Indians from the land.
[40:16] Whenever anybody tells you a project is too big for the private sector, don't believe it.
[43:01] There's a lot of revisionist history out there. Both sides accuse the other side of revising history.

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Biblical Principles of Government (9b)