I was watching Eric Metaxas on BookTV last night discuss his latest work, “If You Can Keep It, The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty.” In his talk, Metaxas pulled a great deal from Os Guiness’ work, “A Free People’s Suicide: Sustainable Freedom and the American Future.” In particular, the concept of the “Golden Triangle of Freedom” as the foundation for the sustainability of the American form of self governance.
A commentary by Metaxas on the Triangle from a few years ago to help familiarize yourself with the idea- Here
To me, the erosion of the Golden Triangle goes a long ways towards explaining how those entrusted with high office and ensconced in our federal institutions could find it completely reasonable that Hillary Clinton should not face any repercussions for her behavior while Secretary of State.
What replaces the Golden Triangle when it’s gone? See Here
If you want to watch Metaxas, click Here. Start at the 18:00 minute mark for his comment on the Golden Triangle.
http://6ixpassions.com/post/179576899/pick-two-intelligent-emotionally-stable-good
When I see these triangles, this one comes to mind.
It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere ~~ Voltaire
None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. ~~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
When the representative body have lost the confidence of their constituents, when they have notoriously made sale of their most valuable rights, when they have assumed to themselves powers which the people never put into their hands, then indeed their continuing in office becomes dangerous to the state. ~~ Thomas Jefferson
A nation of well-informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved. It is in the region of ignorance that tyranny begins.” ~~ Benjamin Franklin
@sTevo so I guess I’m deluding myself if I think I cover all three sides of your triangle? Oh, well I never claimed to be easy on the eyes.
Eric is so pretty. Look up his story about the golden Jesus fish that saved him. Hoo boy.