But if we get to the point where more people do not believe in a God than who do believe in God, we will have a hollow legal system – we will have something without heart.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that if more people stop believing in God than believe in God, our legal system will become empty and lifeless. Without faith in a higher power, our laws and rules may lose their deeper meaning and purpose. The quote suggests that belief in God is important for a healthy and meaningful society.

About Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood is an American country music singer-songwriter and saxophonist known for his patriotic hit song “God Bless the U.S.A.” He has had a successful career with 7 number-one hits and over 25 million records sold worldwide.

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Some people may believe that their conscience is enough to guide them not to lie, be deceitful or do the other things God has commanded us not to do. I disagree.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

But if we get to the point where more people do not believe in a God than who do believe in God, we will have a hollow legal system – we will have something without heart.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

My personality is that I’m a human being like everybody else, just a citizen and a blue collar guy.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

People who don’t believe in God may have their own way of justifying some bad act they have committed.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

The papers reveal that in several key abortion cases, justices were keenly interested in the perceived public reaction to their rulings – indicating that courts can be influenced by public sentiment.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

My grandparents knew it was important that I understood Christianity and the Bible. But they never took me to church; they sent me to church.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

When you put your hand on the Bible, you are saying something much stronger than just telling your peers that you’re going to tell the truth.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

That’s why I believe that we must never fail to affirm that we are indeed one nation under God.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

At their core, when things really matter, people see a need to turn to God for strength and protection.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

It bothers me to know there is the possibility that I as a Christian would be not only an underdog, but that I would be trodden upon if I claimed that I was a Christian.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

I’m pretty much an open book.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

The traditions of a nation are very important and the anthem written by Francis Scott Key in the early days of our nation should always be revered.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

But I believe there is a decay that is eroding America, and as a result, God begins to disappear from our society.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

The Constitution of the United States allows us to change; I don’t have a problem with that.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

When our forefathers put down roots in desolate places, the thing that allowed them to survive was that they had a faith to see them through the tough times.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist

Historically, America has answered to a higher authority.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist