About Us
/ICI VISION/
What would it look like to see a culture transformed by the truths and virtues that form the foundation of Western Civilization?
British author Stephen Lawhead gives us a glimpse in the first book of his King Arthur
fantasy series, in a vision set forth by the prophet Taliesin:
“I have seen a land shining with goodness where each man protects his brother’s dignity as
readily as his own, where war and want have ceased and all races live under the same law of love and honour. I have seen a land bright with truth, where a man’s word is his pledge and falsehood is banished, where children sleep safe in their mother’s arms and never know fear or pain. I have seen a land where kings extend their hand in justice rather than reach for the sword, where mercy, kindness and compassion flow like deep water over the land, and men revere virtue, revere truth, revere beauty, above comfort, pleasure or selfish gain. A land where peace reigns in the hearts of men, where faith blazes like a beacon from every hill, and love like a fire from every hearth, where the True God is worshipped and his ways acclaimed by all.”
- Stephen Lawhead, Taliesin (1987)
Truth, justice, security, beauty, peace, prosperity, love and faith – taking place in community.
Does your heart long for such a place?
Cultural transformation is possible.
It begins with us.
/ICI MISSION/
The purpose of the Institute for Institute for Cultural Influence (ICI) is to educate Americans about the core values of Western Civilization and the unique and exceptional heritage of the United States.
At the foundation of Western civilization and the American idea are Judeo- Christian principles of morality, ethics and liberty that need to be rediscovered and applied by a
new generation.
ICI will work to influence our culture by:
1) Training, mentoring, equipping and networking leaders who desire to engage culture through careers in government, education, business, media, entertainment, family and church; and
2) Providing resources through our website, new media, books, publications and academic curricula that will help make the case effectively for the timeless, true and transcendent values that gave birth to the freedom and prosperity we now enjoy.
/ICI STRATEGY/
A Voice for Truth and Reason
In every realm of human endeavor, true principles flowing from the Judeo-Christian ethic should gain in influence and guide our culture.
Business should operate with integrity. Government should protect liberty and promote justice
while maximizing freedom. Faith and family should be at the center of society and guide morals and ethics. Entertainment should celebrate beauty and God-given talent while avoiding
degradation of the human spirit. Media should bring objective truth to the masses, while Education should instill and uphold the values that gave birth to Western Civilization.
