USA - then and now

USA - then and now

1. America as a religion

   • "the founding fathers of the USA were guided by a divine purpose" (Clifford Longley)
     • "America has a spiritual energy in her which no other nation can contribute to the liberation of mankind" (George Bush)
     • test of americanism = how much you believe in America (Abraham Lincoln)
   • US soldiers are also missionaries
     • caring a message of hope
   • God's kingdom = America
   • kingdom of hell = Soviet Union

2. shootings

   • reasons
     • mental illness such as paranoia
     • gun control laws
     • gang fights
   • April 2, 2012: Oakland > 7 people died
   • December 14, 2012: Newtown > 28 people got killed by Adam Lanza
   • October 1, 2015: Roseburg > 10 people got murdered

3. gun laws

   • requirements to buy a gun
     • US citizenship
     • FBI background check
       • fugitive?
       • drug addict?
       • convict of a felony?
       • only less than 1% were denied
   • benefits
     • criminals would still have access to guns while it would punish honest citizens
     • protection of rights and freedom
   • disadvantages
     • too many accidents involving children happen
     • children might get access to guns
     • background checks are too simple to pass
     • guns = potential crimes