01-28-2010, 02:13 AM
(01-28-2010, 02:04 AM)Chett Wrote: Its what he is saying about remembering who we are.
I'm not a fan of his - I prefer a less confrontational approach, and have different enough opinions that it's hard for me to enjoy his material.
That said, I think that the phrase you mention is a plea to Americans to remember what he sees as the values that defined the American Revolution. He sees those values as underlying what he sees as great about American culture and history. I get the impression that the slogan is entirely political, referring to "we" as a nation remembering what that nation is supposed to stand for. A country that "remembered" a shared heritage would elect politicians who share that memory and act in accordance with the values.
I don't know that much about the Mormon religion. But I think it's all about being told about revelations to those who are important within the church history and hierarchy, not at all about remembering any personal direct association with the divine. If that's what he meant, I'm pretty sure he'd come right out and say it. He proclaims his opinion boldly without worrying who might be offended or tune out. So why wouldn't he do that if he meant to provide a spiritual message as well as a political one?