Not since the Revolution has our nation faced greater challenges or more potential for total collapse. America is hanging by a thread. Politics have failed; government policies are disastrous; corruption abounds; the dollar is fading; courts are abandoning the Constitution; morality has been lost ... and the majority of citizens are dreadfully silent. The light from “the city on a hill” has grown dim. The question is, “Will it go out?”
One thing is certain: now is the time for action! America originated from an ideal unlike anything previous, consisting of “We the people” and the foundation of “under God.” Tragically, the Founders’ vision has become unrecognizable today. Hence, under God, we the people have a sacred responsibility to be good citizens involved in preserving the moral and political purity of our republic. In fact, our system of government does not work without involvement from the people, so to be disengaged at this critical hour must be considered un-American and unacceptable.
Another “revolution” is desperately needed if America is to be salvaged, and the sacrificial commitment of our forefathers will be required. Today the enemy is not the British; we are the problem ... but we are also the solution!
It’s Now or Never provides a path for reclaiming America. By clearly identifying the key issues that are destroying our nation’s core, this book sets forth essential steps each citizen can take to help regain our country and become a part of the solution. The light of America can shine again. Your role is vital, but you must act quickly—it’s now or never!
Webster also said, “Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of authority. It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters.” What a powerful statement! Like frogs in the kettle, we are boiling to death but the rise in temperature is so slow we have not recognized it. We have been caught unawares, while the ‘good intentions’ of our leaders have stripped us of liberties and our Constitutional system of governance. The illusion of “individual rights” over national liberties has been fabricated and is now used by political elites to assume more authority over our lives. Just think of all the wonderful promises given us by government leaders, ‘good intentions’ which when implemented, strip away freedoms and increase federal intrusion over our lives. To name a few, the government now has control of the healthcare industry, the automobile industry, the banking industry, school loans and dozens of others, all in the name of ‘good intentions!’ Our nation is literally drowning in a sea of ‘well-meaning-leaders,’ who persuade the public to entrust more authority to Uncle Sam because he is really trying to take good care of us. In return however, we surrender more liberties and drift further from our distinctive foundation. That was not the case with out Founders. Their conviction was deeply rooted in the realization that ‘liberty’ is more important than security. And believing so, they pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor for that idea. Webster was right, our Constitution was made to guard us against the dangers of ‘good intentions,’ but we have not properly withstood the deceptive, tyrannical assault. Today it seems that many politicians are fixated on personal power, they are determined to be our masters and so far, they are succeeding with virtually no resistance!
Dr. Jody Hice received his bachelor’s degree from Asbury College, Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; and Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary.
He hosts a daily radio program and is also co-host along with Dr. Richard Lee, of the television show There’s Hope America. Hice has been on the front line of the Culture War since 2003 and has challenged both the ACLU and IRS. In 2010, he lost a close race for US Congress.
Hice has been interviewed and quoted by numerous media. He has more than twenty-five years of pastoral experience and is a frequent speaker at various rallies and meetings. He and his wife, Dee Dee, live in metro Atlanta. They have two married daughters and one grandson.