Evil Empire Speech: Founding Fathers Quote the Bible (Lines 25-32) Summary

Forget Cleanliness: Godliness Is Next To Godliness

  • Reagan says American democracy rests on the belief that politicians and leaders must actively believe in the lessons of the Bible.
  • William Penn: "If we will not be governed by God, we must be governed by tyrants."
  • Thomas Jefferson: "The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time."
  • George Washington: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensible supports."
  • Alexis de Tocqueville: "Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness did I understand the greatness and the genius of America. America is good. And if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great."
  • In other words, godliness and liberty are super connected, and the only way to keep America great is to practice goodness and prayer in all aspects of daily life.