The Coming Revolution by Dr. Richard Lee

When I read the introduction of "The Coming Revolution," by Richard G. Lee it was clear that the author believed we were beginning to see an unparalleled backlash against the increased Government controls eating away at the liberties promised us in the U. S. Constitution. 
As a patriot this is something that I have been concerned about and thus made me more interested in what Dr. Lee had to say on this matter. His introduction makes it clear that he believes we are in the early stages of another great awaking, bigger then that of even during the American Revolution. That doesn't mean with guns, no he believes this revolution will be a battle of idea.

In chapter one (1) he discusses America's greatest achievements and  begins discussing some of threats within America including the breakdown of the traditional family which according to the 2010  Census Bureau report, there is more unmarried people between the ages of 25 and 34 then ever before.

Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan was among the first to warn the nation what was in store for this country if the breakdown of the traditional family persisted. In a stern warning penned in 1965, he said,
"From the wild Irish slums of the nineteenth-century Eastern seaboard to the riot-torn suburbs of Los Angles, there is one unmistakable lesson in American history: A community that allows a large number of young men to grow up in broken families, dominated by women, never acquiring a stable relationship to male authority; never acquiring any rational expectations about the future-that community asks for and gets chaos...[In such a society] crime, violence, unrest, unrestrained lashing out at the whole social structure-these are not only to be expected, but are virtually inevitable.
Source: The Negro Family: The Case for National Action 1, U. S. department of Labor, Office of Policy planning and research, 1965, 44.

The next issue he weaved in was the dumbing down of our nations education sector. A problem that was seen in the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) that showed 21% of high school seniors were performing at or above the "proficient" level. Meaning the vast majority of students didn't even attain the most basic level.
He weaves this back into the growing discontent among the general public and points out the concerns which led to the American revolution were taxation without representation and the imposition of unjust laws by the British Parliament. All of which in part was because they were not allowed to have a representative represent them in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords.

We are not seeing signs of an insurrection on that scale in this country so far, but a lot of people are on edge because of the incompetent handling of the economy, the bailouts of corrupt financial institutions, the government takeover of automobile and insurance companies, the passage of universal health care, and the threats of increased taxation. There have been no violent demonstrations or marches on the White house-most people believe the 2010 midterm elections sent a message to Congress and are still optimistic that our voices are being heard.

In other words we are seeing unjust taxation and laws, much like those early Americans did in the 18th century. Unquestionably, he believes that there is still hope. In the subsequent chapters he looks back at the history of America as people from the old world comes to this brave new world in the 16th and 17th centuries and begins the colonization process. He looks at some of the successes and failures of those early colonies. He even compares the failures to the success and suggests that the purposes of those colonies may have lead to their success or failures.  He then brings this all back around to our present day situation.
The remain chapters are:
2. The promise of America
Dr. Lee points out that before we can restore America to her greatness, we must first remember the real history. Not the watered down revisionist version that ignores why the Pilgrims, Puritans, Quakers and other groups came to this new world for in the first place. He even to my surprise and delight quoted one of my ancestors; John Winthrop, the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

We must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us. 

And indeed the world's eyes are upon us.  Everyone can see how great God has blessed us. They also will see us fall if we continue to turn our back on Him. Much like the Israelite in ancient Israel.
3. What the Founders Believed
As the title of this chapter suggests, Dr. Lee delves into what the founders believed. Actually it started to some extent in chapter two (2), and is continued into chapter three (3). He continues looking at how this nation was built by immigrants fleeing religious persecution as he looks at their belief system.
4. The Birth of the American Spirit
In this chapter Dr. Lee looks at the fast growing colonies seeking how to unite despite such an economically, ethnically and linguistically divided population.
5. Faith in the Twenty-First Century
Here in chapter five (5), Dr. Lee asks when did America become a secular nation? Looks at a once Christian nation that allowed socialism to take over and how that country fell from it's greatness into several splintered countries.  It is clear he is warning that the same could happen here, if we don't take a stand. We must realize that much  like the former U. S. S. R a nation without God will not survive. 
6. The Coming Revolution
In chapter six (6) he starts bringing it all together as he compares the socialist takeover of the former Soviet Union and Obama's 2008 campaign compared with the increased socialism in this country along with the dumbing down of our citizens through the educational system.
7. What You Can Do
Finally he looks at what you and I can do. Much of which includes educating ourselves and preparing ourselves spiritually. You can bet I will be more proactive and vigilant in this fight.
I encourage everyone reading my words to read this book. John F. Kennedy once said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your country." It is sad that many Americans today have their hands out looking for the country can do for them. This book encourages us to stand up before it is to late to save this once great country. I encourage everyone reading my words to read this book. Don't delay. The future of our nation may depend upon it.





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