Our meeting last Thursday was so jam-packed with inspiration and stimulating conversation. . .I hope this little recap will do it justice!
First of all, we decided our next meeting will be MONDAY August 2nd, 10am at Robin's. August is a "weird" month schedule-wise, so we had to make
a calendar adjustment. Please mark your calendars now and get ready for the fun!
Reading assignment: Next 100 pages of "No Apology", 1st principle in The 5000 Year Leap and chapter 2 of "Original Intent".
Also, it was suggested that we focus a more of our attention on the upcoming elections. Robin, would you be willing to give us a brief presentation on what all is going on in that respect?
Along with the discussions of the books we are reading, Juleen presented the 6th Article which contains what's known as the Supremacy Clause. This is being abused skillfully in the immigration debate.
We also discussed the divinity of freedom and branched into a discussion of the thought that the Abrahamic Covenant is composed of seed (life), Priesthood (God's law, natural law or liberty) and
land (the pursuit of happiness or the ability to create). We all felt that in the premortal life the agency we fought for could have been quite literally "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". If you would
like more details on this rousing discussion, just ask any of us!
It was requested that I provide the three prophecies regarding the Constitution:
Brigham Young: "Will the Constitution be destroyed? No; it will be held inviolate by this people' and as Joseph Smith said, 'The time will come when the destiny of this nation will hang upon a single thread. At that critical
juncture, this people will step forth and save it from the threatened destruction.' It will be so."
John Taylor: "When the people shall have torn to shreds the Constitution of the United States, the elders of Israel will be found holding it up to the nations of the earth, and
proclaiming liberty and equal rights to all men, and extending the hand of fellowship to the oppressed of all nations."
George Q. Cannon: "The day will come when the Constitution and free government under it will be sustained and preserved by this people."
We discussed that just as the plain and precious truths were taken from the Bible and the gospel had to be restored, the plain and precious truths are being taken
from the Constitution and a restoration is needed.. Perhaps the reason "this people" will preserve and sustain the Constitution is because we understand "restoration".
The Constitution seminar was a BLAST! Cara, Juleen, Lisa, Robin and Heather went down Friday night and Jean and I met up with them on Saturday in Vancouver. FRiday night's meeting was
a discussion of the ever changing definitions of conservatives and constitutionalists. Dr. Kimber left his hospital bed on Friday to be driven to Vancouver by Saturday morning. He was
an incredibly inspiring man to listen to. . .His presentation entitled "The Founders' Charter of Freedom" was inspiring! Part 3 will be presented August 13-14. Don will be joining us, DofLs!! If your
husbands want to come, bring them along!
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We meet in memory of our God, our religion, our freedom, our peace, and our families.
Scripture:
My soul standeth fast in that liberty in the which God hath made us free.
Alma 61:9
Alma 61:9
From our church leaders:
A democracy requires men and women to be agents unto themselves to defend their freedom. When a democracy collapses, it is because the individuals and families are dropping their arms. What are the usual symptoms? First, there is a feeling of fear, then resignation, then we get used to the worst. “To get used to” is a horrible phrase, to say the least. To get used to violence, to degradation, to mediocrity, to oppression, to humiliation.
History is a great teacher if we are willing to learn. It teaches us that anarchy and permissiveness always lead directly to the dictatorship of sin, to the submissiveness of our spirits, to the slavery of our bodies.
Elder Charles Didier
History is a great teacher if we are willing to learn. It teaches us that anarchy and permissiveness always lead directly to the dictatorship of sin, to the submissiveness of our spirits, to the slavery of our bodies.
Elder Charles Didier
Quotes to Ponder
The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.
John Adams, letter to Abigail Adams, July 17, 1775
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.
John Adams, letter to Abigail Adams, July 17, 1775
Our mission:
At the time of the American Revolution, the “Daughters of Liberty” were a group of women actively engaged in bringing attention to the oppression of the British Crown. These valiant women were recognized as heroines for their resourcefulness in helping to make the colonies less dependent on the British. Our purpose in gathering in this century is to:
Educate ourselves regarding the principles upon which this nation was founded.
Discuss the issues of the day as they apply to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Learn about all that we can do to educate our families, friends, and representatives in the government regarding the proper role of government.
To foster and promote feelings of hope in the future of this great country.
Educate ourselves regarding the principles upon which this nation was founded.
Discuss the issues of the day as they apply to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Learn about all that we can do to educate our families, friends, and representatives in the government regarding the proper role of government.
To foster and promote feelings of hope in the future of this great country.
Looking forward to getting all the constitution seminars as I can and my husband wants to join me. I don't think we could have chosen any better books for our reading right now. No Apology explains so much about world power and the issues of today, and Original Intent (I almost called it Criminal Intent, which seems to be what we are facing in the opposition!) is incredible; it is so important for me to see all this actually in print! Pretty scary, though...
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