“Given a freedom which is independent of God, independent of moral law, independent of inalienable rights as the endowment of the Divine Spirit, and America could note itself out of democracy tomorrow. How can we continue to be free unless we keep the traditions, the grounds, and the roots upon which freedom is founded? We could not call our soul our own unless God exists. Why, we would not even have a soul! Democracy has within itself no inherent guarantee of freedom; these guarantees are from without. That is why I say our Declaration of Dependence on God is the condition of a Declaration of Independence of Dictatorship." Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
“Given a freedom which is independent of God, independent of moral law, independent of inalienable rights as the endowment of the Divine Spirit, and America could note itself out of democracy tomorrow. How can we continue to be free unless we keep the traditions, the grounds, and the roots upon which freedom is founded? We could not call our soul our own unless God exists. Why, we would not even have a soul! Democracy has within itself no inherent guarantee of freedom; these guarantees are from without. That is why I say our Declaration of Dependence on God is the condition of a Declaration of Independence of Dictatorship." Archbishop Fulton Sheen
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Great Quote! So well put...It all makes perfect sense when the Holy Spirit is allowed to speak through us. God Bless Archbishop Fulton Sheen - Hmm, now how can we mass mail this Quote to everyone in Federal, State, and local government??
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Well said. I have just been inspired to pick up a book by Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Thank you.
DeleteOur first freedom is that free will and what we do with it is our gift to Him. (by the Grace of God)
Reminds me of George Wiegel's quote:" The definition of sin is the failure to live our freedom excellently."
Debbie