WisconsinChristianNews.com Volume 27, Issue 3 From the Publisher... So, You Want To Make America Great Again... By Rob Pue Summer 2026 I’ve been to quite
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nation was built on hard work, dili- gence, innovation, and a deep, abiding faith in God to lead, guide and sustain us as a diverse people — one nation under God. Our American ancestors — from the first colonists who left their homelands to sail to the New World, to the pioneers that traversed the harsh wilderness and put down roots in the West, to those who endured the Great Depression and Dust Bowl Days, to those who lived through two World Wars — all had one thing in common. They
ished his oath with the words, “So help me, God.” Certainly, America has never been a perfect nation; there’s no such thing. After all, nations are made up of imper- fect people. And yes, we can look back and see plenty of blemishes on the legacy we’ve left in history. But for a couple centuries, we were a God-fearing people. As a nation, we did our best — for our families, our communities and our neighbors. We were also a light- house to the world, sending missionar-
listed in the US Navy and went to fight in the Pacific during World War 2, while my Mom worked as a “Rosie the Riv- eter,” in a McDonnell Douglas factory, building war planes that would defeat the enemy. Like most Americans, for most of their lives, my parents learned to live with very little in the way of material things. Americans scrimped and saved. They conserved resources, recycled every- thing, didn’t indulge in luxuries, lived within their means, and gave generously
a few Donald Trump rallies as he’s campaigned for president. Every one was huge, with tens of thousands of people in atten- dance. In every case, there were lines of people so long, that the venues
couldn’t hold all those that wanted to be there. The ral- lies were enormous because the majority of Americans are desperate for some good news, an optimistic message, a little hope for a return to the good, old fashioned American dream. And “Make America Great Again,” with an emphasis on rebuilding the foundations of our coun- try’s glory days, resonated with so many. Of course, there were also
— and oftentimes, sacrifi- cially — to others in need. And as the closing line of our Declaration of Independence says, “...and with a firm re- liance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutu- ally pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.” Generations ago, our children used to have that phrase memorized, because real American His- tory was taught in our schools, and it meant some-
the Liberal Leftists out there protesting; their message was (and continues to be) that America was never great in the first place; that we’ve always been a nation run by oppressive, tyrannical white Christian males who rose to power by trampling the less fortunate, making sure the “downtrodden” remained “downtrodden” as they built obscene fortunes on the backs of the poor work- ers. This is what’s been taught in American History classes in our public schools and colleges for decades. And certainly there are some examples of this within our history, but for the most part, our
were united. Our US Constitution, written in 1787, begins with, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union…” Yes, we were united as a people and the Stars and Stripes meant something. God had blessed our people and our new nation, and we hon- ored and revered Him. We recognized and were thankful for His blessings. On April 30, 1789, in New York City, our capital at the time, George Washing- ton was officially sworn in as our first president under the Constitution. He knelt down and kissed the Bible on which he took his oath of office, and fin-
ies to hostile lands to share the Word of God, sending aid and comfort to those impoverished and in need, even sending our young people to fight and die for freedom in countries that were attacked by vicious enemies. I’m especially impressed with the way our ancestors survived the Great De- pression and World War 2, because my Grandparents raised their families dur- ing the Great Depression, a time when nobody really had anything they could count on, except God’s mercy and grace. I think it’s safe to say they “prayed with- out ceasing,” and God saw them through. And, at age 17, my Dad en-
thing. “Divine Providence,” by the way, refers to dependence on God, our Cre- ator. “Sacred Honor” meant a person’s integrity, reputation, and moral stand- ing. But oh, how things have changed. Reverence for God is all but non-existent in America now. There’s no fear of the Lord. That’s been replaced by luxury and ease, self-indulgence, recreation, and an attitude of entitlement. We no longer “pledge” anything to our neigh- bors and fellow citizens. Certainly not our lives or fortunes. And “Sacred Honor?” What’s that? Continued on Page 7
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