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About The Book
This paperback version of Pastor John Hagee's newest book has ripped-from-the-headlines updates. New material has been added regarding the death of the dollar, a nuclear Iran, and the rejection of Israel. Further, this New York Times best-selling author says the United States is heading into a “Perfect Storm.” Titanic. John F. Kennedy’s assassination. 9/11. John Hagee maintains that these American tragedies all have one element in common: they were unthinkable. And in the opening pages of his newest book, Can America Survive? Hagee uses these tragedies to prove two points: that the unthinkable can happen and, given the right conditions, the unthinkable can quickly become the inevitable.
In Can America Survive? Hagee asserts that the seeds for tragedy are once again being sown, evidenced by the disturbing economic, geopolitical, and religious trends that now threaten to dismantle the very nation itself. “Think it can’t happen?” Hagee asks in a theme repeated throughout the book. “Think again.” Indeed, Hagee presents alarming examples of recent events, current research, scientific evidence, and biblical prophecy that are gathering to create a “perfect storm” that could bring down the “unsinkable” United States of America including:
In Can America Survive? Hagee asserts that the seeds for tragedy are once again being sown, evidenced by the disturbing economic, geopolitical, and religious trends that now threaten to dismantle the very nation itself. “Think it can’t happen?” Hagee asks in a theme repeated throughout the book. “Think again.” Indeed, Hagee presents alarming examples of recent events, current research, scientific evidence, and biblical prophecy that are gathering to create a “perfect storm” that could bring down the “unsinkable” United States of America including:
- The U.S.’s negligent handling of Israel, and history’s evidence of the danger to any nation that challenges Israel’s God-mandated right to exist
- The dangerous belittling of Iran’s nuclear threat by careless spy agencies—and the super-weapon that could stop the U.S. in its tracks instantly
- The chilling biblical prophecy that confirms Iran as one of six countries that will form an Islamic military force “as a cloud to cover the land”
- The real $2.5 trillion price tag of healthcare reform, the international currency shifts, and the national economic trends that are poised to bring about the death of the American dollar
- The criminalization of Christianity around the world;
Reading Group Guide
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This reading group guide for Can America Survive? by John Hagee includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book.
INTRODUCTION
As an outspoken, conservative Christian leader, Pastor John Hagee heats up the debate about the intersection of American politics, Iran’s nuclear capabilities, Israel’s heritage, the Mayan Prophecy for 2012, and the end of the world as we know it. Using biblical prophecy as his inspiration, Hagee issues a wake-up call to his readers, urging them to pay attention to the warning signs around us that the end of days may soon be at hand.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. In the opening pages of Can America Survive, Pastor John Hagee compares our country’s complacency to that of travelers on the Titanic, who believed their ship “unsinkable,” despite its having struck an iceberg (p. 4). Given the impact of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and a series of widely-publicized incidents that reveal our country is at risk, what accounts for our country’s false sense of security? Do you agree?
2. “The only thing that can prevent the imminent nuclear attack on America, Europe, and Israel is to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear nation . . . America’s government does not presently have the will to face down Iran with the military option” (p. 20). What are the international implications of a nuclear-armed Iran?
3. Pastor Hagee blames a culture of “political correctness” for the murderous rampage against soldiers at Ft. Hood, Texas, which many believe was the work of a U.S. Army officer, Major Nadal M. Hasan, a radical Muslim (p. 52). How might political correctness have abetted this heinous crime?
4. “The Islamic terrorist cells that have the ability to make and set off nuclear bombs are not coming—they are already here. They are trained! They are ready! They are willing! YOU and your family are the targets!” (p. 87). How do you respond to Pastor Hagee’s warnings? What steps have you taken or will you take to protect yourself and your country?
5. “The three major entitlement programs—Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid—will consume 100 percent of the federal budget within the next sixty years, crowding out all other budget categories, including interest payments and national security” (p. 118). If you were president of the United States, what steps would you take to prevent the economic and social crises our nation is faces? When the obligations of domestic programs threaten to overtake a nation’s ability to defend itself, how should it proceed?
6. What does the dollar’s potential loss of dominance to other currencies mean to the country’s status as an economic and military superpower? How concerned are you about this possibility and why?
7. “There are many signs in the book of Esther that foreshadow the hanging of the Nazi war criminals at Nuremberg . . .” (p. 151). To what extent do you agree with Pastor Hagee’s interpretations of scripture? Which correlations made by Hagee between scripture and contemporary history seem especially persuasive? Which, if any, seem more tenuous to you?
8. “America has rejected the truth of God’s word. We have rejected God Himself, and all we have left is the secular humanist lie” (p. 235). In what ways has America as a nation departed from its Judeo-Christian foundations? Given that America was established by its founders as a democracy and not a theocracy, to what extent is this evolution in keeping with its formation?
ENHANCE YOUR BOOK CLUB
1. You’ve already read Pastor John Hagee’s book. Now watch Pastor Hagee preach a sermon from the sanctuary of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas. Your book club can enjoy a sermon virtually, by visiting the website of Cornerstone Church and accessing a live webcast of a Sunday morning service. Live webcasts are available at 11AM and 6:30PM CST. Just visit: http://www.jhm.org/ME2/Default.asp and follow links to “Live Webcast.”
2. Throughout Can America Survive, Pastor John Hagee revisits the biblical prophets who anticipate future events. Have you ever experienced prophetic moments in your life, where something significant that occurred seemed to have been predicted days, months, or even years earlier? Who were they? Write down some of the experiences you’ve had and the people you’ve encountered and share with your book club.
3. What do you already know about Iran that isn’t reported in the evening news? Would you like to learn more about a country that may soon possess nuclear weapons? The C.I.A. website offers a detailed compendium of information about the country’s history, geography, government, economy, communications, transportation, and military. Visit: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html to read more.
INTRODUCTION
As an outspoken, conservative Christian leader, Pastor John Hagee heats up the debate about the intersection of American politics, Iran’s nuclear capabilities, Israel’s heritage, the Mayan Prophecy for 2012, and the end of the world as we know it. Using biblical prophecy as his inspiration, Hagee issues a wake-up call to his readers, urging them to pay attention to the warning signs around us that the end of days may soon be at hand.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. In the opening pages of Can America Survive, Pastor John Hagee compares our country’s complacency to that of travelers on the Titanic, who believed their ship “unsinkable,” despite its having struck an iceberg (p. 4). Given the impact of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and a series of widely-publicized incidents that reveal our country is at risk, what accounts for our country’s false sense of security? Do you agree?
2. “The only thing that can prevent the imminent nuclear attack on America, Europe, and Israel is to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear nation . . . America’s government does not presently have the will to face down Iran with the military option” (p. 20). What are the international implications of a nuclear-armed Iran?
3. Pastor Hagee blames a culture of “political correctness” for the murderous rampage against soldiers at Ft. Hood, Texas, which many believe was the work of a U.S. Army officer, Major Nadal M. Hasan, a radical Muslim (p. 52). How might political correctness have abetted this heinous crime?
4. “The Islamic terrorist cells that have the ability to make and set off nuclear bombs are not coming—they are already here. They are trained! They are ready! They are willing! YOU and your family are the targets!” (p. 87). How do you respond to Pastor Hagee’s warnings? What steps have you taken or will you take to protect yourself and your country?
5. “The three major entitlement programs—Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid—will consume 100 percent of the federal budget within the next sixty years, crowding out all other budget categories, including interest payments and national security” (p. 118). If you were president of the United States, what steps would you take to prevent the economic and social crises our nation is faces? When the obligations of domestic programs threaten to overtake a nation’s ability to defend itself, how should it proceed?
6. What does the dollar’s potential loss of dominance to other currencies mean to the country’s status as an economic and military superpower? How concerned are you about this possibility and why?
7. “There are many signs in the book of Esther that foreshadow the hanging of the Nazi war criminals at Nuremberg . . .” (p. 151). To what extent do you agree with Pastor Hagee’s interpretations of scripture? Which correlations made by Hagee between scripture and contemporary history seem especially persuasive? Which, if any, seem more tenuous to you?
8. “America has rejected the truth of God’s word. We have rejected God Himself, and all we have left is the secular humanist lie” (p. 235). In what ways has America as a nation departed from its Judeo-Christian foundations? Given that America was established by its founders as a democracy and not a theocracy, to what extent is this evolution in keeping with its formation?
ENHANCE YOUR BOOK CLUB
1. You’ve already read Pastor John Hagee’s book. Now watch Pastor Hagee preach a sermon from the sanctuary of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas. Your book club can enjoy a sermon virtually, by visiting the website of Cornerstone Church and accessing a live webcast of a Sunday morning service. Live webcasts are available at 11AM and 6:30PM CST. Just visit: http://www.jhm.org/ME2/Default.asp and follow links to “Live Webcast.”
2. Throughout Can America Survive, Pastor John Hagee revisits the biblical prophets who anticipate future events. Have you ever experienced prophetic moments in your life, where something significant that occurred seemed to have been predicted days, months, or even years earlier? Who were they? Write down some of the experiences you’ve had and the people you’ve encountered and share with your book club.
3. What do you already know about Iran that isn’t reported in the evening news? Would you like to learn more about a country that may soon possess nuclear weapons? The C.I.A. website offers a detailed compendium of information about the country’s history, geography, government, economy, communications, transportation, and military. Visit: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html to read more.
About The Author
Photograph by Jennifer Jennings
Pastor John Hagee is the founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a non-denominational evangelical church with more than 19,000 active members. He is the founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel. He is also the president and C.E.O. of John Hagee Ministries, which telecasts his national radio and television ministry throughout America and can be seen weekly in 99 million homes and in more than 200 nations worldwide.
John Hagee graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, then earned his Masters Degree from North Texas University. He received his Theological Studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and an Honorary Doctorates from Oral Roberts University, Canada Christian College, and from Netanya Academic College in Israel. He is the author of twenty-two major books including two New York Times bestsellers.
Pastor John Hagee and his wife Diana Castro Hagee have been blessed with five children and twelve grandchildren.
Product Details
- Publisher: Howard Books (June 29, 2010)
- Length: 288 pages
- ISBN13: 9781439189931
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