Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) says, the American Dream of our Founding Fathers “was not centered on a paycheck, or a job or a house. It was not anchored in government control or climbing the ladder of political power - it was rooted in religious freedom.”
The Texas Republican recently appeared in a video for America Proud where he discusses the importance of recognizing religious freedom during the month that we celebrate the birth of the nation.
Here is an excerpt of Gohmert’s comments;
“The United States has served as a beacon of light for millions across the globe because it represents a place of freedom, hope and exceptionalism.
However, it’s important to note the reason our Founding Fathers fought for such liberty and justice for all. Their American Dream was not centered on a paycheck, or a job or a house. It was not anchored in government control or climbing the ladder of political power - it was rooted in religious freedom.
They longed for a land that would allow them along with all others to worship without fear of retribution or retaliation. This was their highest aspiration, religious freedom. They knew that if they had religious freedom that all the other freedoms would flow out of that. They also knew that if they were faithful, divine providence would guide them and make the new nation viable.
In fact Alexander Hamilton, George Washington’s closest aide during the revolution, was not only a part of the important, early proceedings - he was there beside Ben Franklin during the Constitutional Convention and made an insightful assessment of the new nation’s founding. He said this - 'for my own part I sincerely esteem it a system that without finger of God never could never have been suggested and agreed upon by such a diversity of interests.'”
Gohmert continues, “Like Alexander Hamilton, most of the founders were all passionate about forming a nation based on democracy and laying a solid framework, which in turn, left behind a beautiful legacy of biblical adherence and providential inspiration.”
“So it’s my prayer that we celebrate this nation’s long-standing birthday with the remembrance of why men loaded their muskets, drew their swords and shed their blood -to build a nation on the solid rock composed of our first freedom, religious liberty.”
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