I have dedicated this site to the memory of my father, Wayne Knecht, his pursuit of truth and desire to share it. May his voice continue to be heard.
When I was much younger he wore a belt buckle that said the following: “God, Guns & Guts are what made America Free”. For me it was more than the words themselves, it was the message that they represented which I identified with.
As my formative years were along the Wasatch front in Utah 
I recall a good balance between Faith and Patriotism. Not only do I consider myself a God fearing individual but someone committed to the freedoms and liberties afforded here within the United States of America. This is not to suggest there is either a religious or secular perfection but rather the pursuit of it.
It is this desire for truth that I find appealing. It is with those that share similar goals and interests that I find stimulating thought. For these reasons I have worked to provide the following websites for thoughtful consideration and education.
1. Current Events and Items of personal interest – http://www.rogerknecht.com
2. Topics related to the Freedoms and Liberties of all mankind, particularly to those afforded those in the United States – http://www.godgunsguts.com
3. Timely information for individual and family preparedness related to the trials and tribulations associated with the times before Jesus Christ’s return to rule the earth – http://www.prudence-not-paranoia.com/
Here are the three themes that can be seen in each site:
God:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” – The Declaration of Independence of the United States
“I established the Constitution of this land,” said the Lord, “by the hands of wise men whom I raised up unto this very purpose” (D&C 101:80). At the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence, they wrote, “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” This Declaration was a promise that would demand terrible sacrifice on the part of its signers.
Five of the signers were captured as traitors and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons in the Revolutionary War; another had two sons captured. Nine died from wounds or from the hardships of the war. The Lord said He “redeemed the land by the shedding of blood” (D&C 101:80). Nephi recorded that the Founders “were delivered by the power of God out of the hands of all other nations” (1 Ne. 13:19). – President Ezra Taft Benson, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Guns:
“Who are the militia? Are they not ourselves? Is it feared, then, that we shall turn our arms each man gainst his own bosom. Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American…[T]he unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people.” - Tenche Coxe, The Pennsylvania Gazette, Feb. 20, 1788.
“A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves … and include all men capable of bearing arms.” - Richard Henry Lee – Senator, First Congress
“To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms…” - Richard Henry Lee – Senator, First Congress
Guts:
“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new
Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.” – The Declaration of Independence of the United States
Finally I would like to thank my family and friends for their individual and collective support which makes this work possible.
Dear Mr. Knecht,
I recently stumbled upon your site (via the Church/Ward EP planning post) and realize this might be too much data but sharing anyway. I wanted to let you know about our preparedness book and a special program we recently developed for Churches and faith-based organizations in case it might be of interest to your Ward and/or readers.
Our 268-page reference book called “IT’S A DISASTER! …and what are YOU gonna do about it?” helps families and businesses prepare for and recover from most types of emergencies, disasters and first aid needs. And we customize our book (and CDs) at no charge so groups can convey their special messages to local recipients.
As mentioned, we recently set up a special program where Churches can bundle orders for families.
To learn more, please visit http://www.itsadisaster.net /churches
And, in case the Church idea is not of interest, we have other collaborative programs and story ideas too. Our primary goal is to help fund and support First Responders, nonprofits and others who help us get this data out to the public.
If interested, please reply with an address or call me toll-free at 1-888-999-4325 (7a-4p Pacific Mon – Fri).
Thank you for your time and consideration … and keep up the great work!
Stay safe out there, j
Janet Liebsch
Fedhealth
7739 E Broadway Blvd # 416
Tucson, AZ 85710
info@itsadisaster.net
1-888-999-4325 7a-4p Pacific M-F
web: http://www.itsadisaster.net
Be Aware… Be Prepared… and Have a Plan!
Janet
Thanks for the post and information. I would love to have a sample of your services that I may take to our Bishop. This is something new for him so I am not sure what will come of this but I would rather provide him various options. I’m sure you have put much more thought to this than we have so thank you for the input.
Hey Roger – I think you need to take me to lunch. You’ve always promised, but haven’t produced. What’s with that?
Sure miss ya – It’s been killer busy here at Columbia.
Set a lunch date or else!!!!! Else what you may ask? I’ll come and borrow your lawnmower again and never return it – that’s whats else.
Love Always
Car Pool Steve
Steve Lives
You bet we need to do lunch. See you on the 29th.
Hello, it’s nice to meet you. My name is Kelly Gneiting, and I’m the States Development Coordinator for the National Independent American Party, on the internet at http://USIAP.org. Very simply, we are a party whose only agenda is to bring this country back to the original intent of our Founding Fathers. As we often quote, we’re “a party of principles, not politics.”
I want to witness to you that this Party is very special. Be victory sooner or later, among our ideals, we stand with Washington’s Army, God, Family, and Country. “Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I give my hand and my heart to this… All that I have, and all that I am, and all that I hope in this life, I am now ready here to stake…” –John Adams, July 2nd, 1776.
The Independent American Party is calling to serve those who desire to be engaged in the service of God, for truly our Country needs God-fearing patriots now more than ever. Would you be willing to help us? If the answer is “maybe”, I invite you to prayerfully explore http://www.USIAP.org and/or our website-in-construction at http://FoundingFathers.us to see if our ideals line up with yours.
If the answer is “Yes”, a simple reply to this affect would be appreciative. Additionally, you may choose to include your phone number, and I’ll give you a call. Thank you for your time.
Kelly Gneiting
States Regional Coordinator, National Independent American Party
http://www.IAPI.us
http://www.FoundingFathers.us
208-760-7411
“Once you get the facts about our American Constitutional Republic and the threats to it, then you are going to want to do something. Certainly those who are organized and have a plan and are dedicated, though they be few, will always defeat the many who are not organized and have no plan or dedication. ”
—Former Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson, 1963