What is United in Liberty?
In a nutshell, United in Liberty is simply individuals who believe in true principles of freedom and are working within the system to return this country to those core values it was founded upon. We are made up of both individual members and affiliations with other, like-minded groups across the nation.
Does it cost anything to belong to United in Liberty or a Community Action Committee?
No. There are no membership dues. The only thing it will cost you is your time and commitment. Also, if you want to be a part of the CAC meetings, you will need access to the books that are being read by the group as found in the Core Library.
If it cost me nothing to join, how does United in Liberty stay financially viable?
From materials, to administrative costs, to the website you are currently reading, it is not inexpensive to run an organization such as this. We gladly welcome your donations. Please click here to donate. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal tax purposes. 100% of all donations go towards creating positive changes in preserving our freedoms and liberties in communities throughout the country.
Why should I be a part of United in Liberty?
Simply put, if you believe in The 12 Principles of Liberty™, and want to do something about the conditions we are facing as a Nation, you should consider joining United in Liberty. Working within the system requires great numbers and unity in order to be effective. Lend your voice, and begin changing your community today!
Can I be a Member of United in Liberty but not join a local Community Action Committee group?
The answer is yes, but there would really be no benefit in doing so. It would be like owning a car with no engine. Community Action Committee groups is where education occurs and things get done. To benefit from United in Liberty, you should join as a Member first and then either join an existing or start a new CAC in your community. If you just want to be connected with United in Liberty, but are not yet ready to be a part of a CAC, you would be better served by joining our Monthly E-newsletter list found on the Home Page.
I am afraid that by getting involved at a local level, I will forfeit the opportunity to change the greater problems at a National level.
It is easy, when involved in a local CAC, to temporarily lose sight of the greater vision of United in Liberty. Remember, United in Liberty is much bigger than your own CAC. The power is found in the unity of CACs scattered across the nation. Thomas Jefferson taught that changing government does not occur just in Washington, but by placing every person "what his own eye may superintend" (Writings 14:421). As a local CAC, you will help 'fix' your neighborhood. Your neighborhood will then 'fix' your school district. Your school district will then 'fix' your community. Your community to your city, to your county, and to your state. Ultimately, our united 50 states will 'fix' the Nation. Furthermore, while you are busy 'fixing' your communities, you are encouraged to continue being involved on a state and national basis. However, the reason we are losing our freedoms is because-as a people-we are losing sight of true principles. The most effective way to re-instill those principles is by neighbor teaching neighbor. It must come from the bottom up rather than the top down. The the power of United in Liberty comes from the local CACs, and 'saving the Constitution 'comes 'one community at a time!'
What are The 12 Principles of Liberty™?
Principles are truths that have always existed and will always exist regardless of our adherence to them as a people. You can read The 12 Principles of Liberty™ here. If you find yourself in agreement with what you read, you should consider joining our cause.
How are The 12 Principles of Liberty™ different from Beck or Skousen's Principles?
When looking at Glenn Beck’s 9 Principles, one must remember that the definition of a principle is a “Fundamental Truth” (Webster’s 1828 Dictionary). Dr. W. Cleon Skousen’s 28 Principles are, in many ways, similar to the 12 Principles of Liberty™. There are some differences. There are some parallels. What Skousen chose to focus on and how he chose to organize them is different than United in Liberty. We did not invent the 12 Principles of Liberty™; neither did Skousen, Beck, or Jefferson. They are ancient principles that have always existed and will forever exist. We take no credit for their creation. God is the author. We simply penned them in such a way that they could be easily understood, learned, and applied.
But, I already belong to a Patriotic Group.
This is the genius of United in Liberty. Rather than take you from the group you already belong to, we seek to unify all patriotic groups through endorsements. An endorsement is much like a “Better Business Bureau of Patriotism.” We believe the cause of freedom can best move forward if all groups who love liberty seek to be united in communication and political activism.
How can my group benefit by being associated with United in Liberty?
A Representative Republic is organized in such a way that people, if united, can work together to change the system for the better. Maybe you have been frustrated as a group when you try to change legislation, policy, laws, etc. and the numbers are just not there to do so. One of the benefits of United in Liberty is that we can work together for change because there is strength in numbers united by principle.
Though your particular group may have its particular values and projects, we hope you will be willing to lend your support to the mission of United in Liberty. When a policy, politician, law, proposal, etc. seeks to threaten our liberties, we hope you (and your group) will unite with us in working together to prevent these abuses. In turn, when a policy, politician, law, proposal, etc. seeks to threaten your group’s particular issue, we will be there (as a group) to stand with you. If you already belong to one of these groups, we hope you will associate with United in Liberty so that we might all work together in moving the cause of freedom.
What is a Community Action Committee?
The Community Action Committee (CAC) is the heart and soul of United in Liberty. The Founding Fathers understood the principle of a strong, local self-government. Jefferson taught, “The way to have good and safe government is not to trust it all to one, but to divide it among the many…It is by dividing and subdividing these republics, from the great national one down through all its subordinations, until it ends in the administration of every man’s farm by himself…that all will be done for the best” (Bergh, Writings of Thomas Jefferson, 14:421). United in Liberty understands that to change Washington D.C. is a daunting and seemingly impossible task. To change ourselves, our families, our neighborhoods, our school districts, our cities/counties, etc. however, is not only possible, but probable. CACs are the vehicle in which is this is accomplished.
In communities all across the nation, CACs are meeting to affect change in their particular neighborhoods. Together, we unite to change the course of the state or nation as a whole. These are like-minded individuals who work as a small unit to help direct the affairs of their communities toward The 12 Principles of Liberty™.
What are the Community Action Committee Meetings all about?
The CAC meetings are where the real work gets accomplished. The CAC has a Community Action Leader, two Assistants, a Record Keeper, and Members. They meet frequently for two hours. During that meeting, both education and action happens. The first portion of the meeting is a colloquium discussion about a classic, principle-based book that the group is reading. The second hour is spent discussing local issues and what will be done to affect them. Once a new CAC receives its official charter, the CAC Leader will be given a Quick Start Guide to help organize the CAC meetings.
Is there a CAC in my area?
To find out if there is already a CAC meeting in your area, contact us. If there is not one formed, you are encouraged to begin organizing one. You are invited to become the first CAC Leader in your area or find another who would better fit that role.
What books are you reading as a group?
The first portion of each CAC meeting is dedicated to discussion and study of a particular book. The Core Library for colloquium discussions can be found here. There are many, many other good books out there which teach core principles of liberty and freedom. Some of them are also listed.
Why the fascination and focus on the works of Dr. W. Cleon Skousen?
Dr. Skousen was a true American patriot. He dedicated his life to the education of others to true principles of freedom. Before the age of the Internet, he (and his staff) tediously researched and sifted through hundreds of volumes of the writings of the Founding Fathers to pick out thoughts, quotes, and gems that he put together in his books and lectures. By using classical books such as The Making of America, The 5,000 Year Leap, The Majesty of God’s Law and others, one can quickly reference the culmination of these great works by Dr. Skousen to truly understand the thoughts and intents of the Founding Fathers. In other words, with Skousen, you find most of the good stuff in one place!
Will my email and other personal information be sold or used by anyone other than United in Liberty?
Of course not. We at United in Liberty take your privacy VERY seriously. We understand your concerns over 'lists' for marketing or other purposes and would never give out or otherwise compromise your personal and private information. United in Liberty will only use your email for communication with you about United in Liberty information. Your personal information is safe with us. If you would like to be a part of United in Liberty, but feel that you would rather not receive direct communication from National, we will gladly remove your information from our database and communicate with you through your CAC leader instead.
Does United in Liberty endorse political policies or candidates?
Yes and No. Political policies are set, firm, and unmoving. If they change, they are not the same political policies anymore. Therefore, United in Liberty, as an organization, can weigh each policy against the The 12 Principles of Liberty™ and decide if they uphold or violate such principles. Policies can therefore be endorsed. Politicians are another matter. We all know that a politician can say something one day and another thing the next. We have each watched various politicians promise one thing and do another. It, therefore, becomes a difficult to impossible task to know where a certain politician actually stands on the The 12 Principles of Liberty™. It is therefore the official position of United in Liberty, as an organization, to endorse no politicians. Local CACs can (and are encouraged to) get behind and work to elect particular politicians who will most adhere to and uphold the The 12 Principles of Liberty™. United in Liberty, as a whole, however will not. Regional United in Liberty groups may elect to host a 'Meet the Candidates' forum. These forums allow Members of United in Liberty (and the community as a whole) to better discover where the candidates for office stand on the The 12 Principles of Liberty™. For more information on hosting a 'Meet the Candidate' forum in your area, CONTACT National.
What is United in Liberty actively doing to restore the Constitution?
United in Liberty is doing more than just talking about the principles of freedom. We are actively working to protect every American's freedom by advocating for principle based solutions to the challenges we face. A large portion of each CAC meeting is dedicated to discussion of what is going on in the local community. The issues affecting The 12 Principles of Liberty™ are focused on and discussed. If principles are being violated within the community, members of United in Liberty are acting. As a group, they decide what is happening, how best to respond and assignments are made. Proactive events such as petitioning, educating neighbors, writing to Congressmen and letters to the editor, engaging in meaningful conversations, attending and speaking out in local City Council and school board meetings, etc. are the backbone of the CAC. By working together in a CAC, we are “Saving the Constitution, One Community at a Time.”