A Declaration of Financial Independence
Says life, liberty, pursuit of happiness have been corrupted by society
Book Reclaims Cultural Values Fought for by Founding Fathers
Says life, liberty, pursuit of happiness have been corrupted by society
2008-04-09
LONGWOOD, FL-In our culture, many corrupted ideas of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have been promoted and accepted for so long that they bear the superficial appearance of being right. Americans design lifestyles and build financial plans around these ideas without realizing oppression lies just beneath their surface-a tyranny far worse than the British crown ever stamped on us. By exploring the causes and the destructive effects of excess, Josh Gilliam's A Declaration of Financial Independence ($15.99, paperback, 978-1-60477-528-0; $25.99, hardcover, 978-1-60477-529-7) is a rallying cry for preserving our sacred freedoms. It empowers the reader with a biblical perspective for financial decision-making and reveals the secret of contentment in an age of unprecedented wealth.
Says Gilliam, "Applying Biblical principles to our financial lives is the most important factor of financial planning. It requires us to take a new set of risks, but the reward is far greater than we can imagine. In fact, the improper perspective of prosperity leads to discontentment and dependency. Financial calculations do not determine financial independence or economic freedom; the heart factors them."
Gilliam believed his life to be on the path to financial independence and economic freedom. But little did he know that he was building a life of financial dependency and oppression. He believes that consumerism and materialism are impalpable diseases that are deteriorating the spiritual and intellectual fabric of our society. He continues to battle them personally and is committed to reclaiming our culture and protecting the values and freedoms fought for and won by our founding fathers.