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Renaissance, in acknowledgement of God.In the period of 1790-1800, when the United States had barely established itself, the literacy rate of that nation was 95%. In Britain it was 40%. The American farmer was known as the "Latin farmer," because he had some degree of classical education. This made a great difference. "Because of that," said Lyndon LaRouche in a speech, "we were able to form a Constitution, which, if understood, especially the Preamble, is the finest instrument of self-government ever designed. And as a part of this accomplishment, we became, for a long period of time, the synosure of people who aspired to freedom throughout the world."*(Lyndon LaRouche, Keynote address to the Schiller Institute's Nov.15 1995 Development Conference in Washington, D.C.) And what did the American people write in their constitution, in the Preamble? They wrote the following (proudly and solemnly) "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." This short Preamble is filled with words that reflect the name of God, or aspects by which God is defined (as Mind, Spirit, Soul, Principle, Truth, Life, and Love) which are reflected in such terms as "We the People" (Soul); "form a more perfect Union" (Principle); "establish Justice" (Mind); "insure domestic Tranquility" (Love) "provide for the common defense" (Spirit); "promote the general Welfare" (Truth); "and secure the Blessings of Liberty" (Life). All seven synonyms are reflected in that short sentence that has to some degree shaped the world. The Preamble speaks of a recognition of the divine image manifest in man, and a commitment to that image and its manifest. And as the result of the patriots' commitment to themselves as human beings in the image of God, they (the people of the United States America) achieved twice the productivity, enjoyed twice the standard of living, with twice the income, and twice the literacy than the people in the home country of the 'British-Venetian' World-Empire focused on slavery, colonialism, dope, and financial looting. The point is, that the quality of life and the security of a nation is in proportion to its reflection of the synonyms for God. Thus, the concept of God becomes meaningful as a down to earth reality. The prophet Isaiah must have understood this essential reflection of the divine nature coming to light through human living. We read in Scriptures, Isaiah 9:6-7 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end.... The wording is interesting that Isaiah chose that defines God as "the Prince of Peace." In other words, what Isaiah recognized as God, where characteristics if underlying fundamental principles that refined the nature of man (unto us a 'son' is given.) The concept of God, comes to light as a representative idea of fundamental reality: "the Prince of Peace." But how does one deal with an oligarchy that is set to tear the house down over mankind, globally? Is God not a universal power of peace? If God is understood as a mighty person or potentate, the answer is no. If, however, God is understood in terms of fundamental principles that are accessible to man's comprehensions, the answer must be that God is indeed an ever present power for peace, becoming manifest in proportion as the divine nature is made the foundation for human existence. || - page index - || - chapter index - || - Exit - ||
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