God and Government
The heritage revealed in the development of our national government indicates that which the founders believed to be the glue that holds us together.
The founders especially emphasized the role of religion in moral formation. The belief in a “God All Powerful wise and good,” claimed James Madison, is “essential to the moral order of the world.” George Washington declared that “reason and experience both forbid us to expect that National morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”
The quote reputedly by John Adams, one of our founders, further reveals their belief that faith resulting in a moral constituency is essential for good government, “Our Constitution was made only for moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” His statement gives profound meaning and holds great importance in understanding the foundation of our republic. Are we now a moral and religious people? Washington declared his conviction that apart from such there is no reason to believe we “can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.”
Today in America the church is in decline and carrying with it the profound impact it has had is shaping modern faith and morality.
“If angels were to govern men,” wrote James Madison, “neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.” Angelic leaders are no longer the norm in America. Could it be that they are chosen from among a culture devoid of leaders committed to God fearing government? Or, is it that they do exist, but our society is not inclined to support them?
A quote attributed to a variety of sources is this: ”The best government is that which governs least.” Our government is tending to be too big and is usurping authority from smaller governing bodies, like the church and families.
When the government oversteps its bounds and begins to assume more authority, it weakens other important social institutions, including those like the family and religious congregations, that are particularly capable of encouraging moral virtue among citizens. Big government programs and policies also tend to confuse the lines between citizen responsibility and government responsibility
In the forthcoming election for President we need to vote for the party that is for less government. As you evaluate the candidates, which do you think is for bigger government and more controlling government policies?
From my perspective the choice is easy.
A Moral and Religious People
Former President John Adams who served as the second President of America referred to the people of America as “a moral and religious people.”
It is time for those of the present who truly are moral and religious people to demonstrate morality and express the truths of religious people.
If as a body we were as described we would never be tempted by socialism for socialists are neither moral or free. Most people do not know what socialism is. It is thought by many to simply be a system of financial operation. Not so, it takes charge of every aspect of the individuals governed by it. Again, they are neither moral or free people.
Kamala Harris, by her own actions and utterance, has identified herself as a socialist. If elected we can survive her. At issue is whether we can survive the people who will elect her.
People who truly are moral free people would never be tempted by socialism, because they are virtuous and capable of governing themselves.. That’s what progressives in Washington want to destroy families, sowing chaos and disorder in our local communities, and undermining fair elections. They want to make decisions for them. They know that if Americans are permitted to govern themselves, personally and politically, all interest in their redistributionist schemes will fall apart.
President Ronald Reagan once reminded us: “You and I are told we must choose between a left or right, but I suggest there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only an up or down. Up to man’s age-old dream—the maximum of individual freedom consistent with order—or down to the ant heap of totalitarianism.”
A socialist government would slowly but insidiously take control of all phases of government, and thereby control the lives of all people. That is “all” the people.
The word “socialist” will not appear on the current ballots, but the names of those who support such a government do.
Surely not all who read this Post will agree with its thesis. Before disputing and refuting it I appeal to you as a person who enjoys being a moral and free person to prayerfully reevaluate your own beliefs. Remember former Reagan’s statement, there are only ups and downs.
The beginning of the Declaration opens with the purpose of the founders’ quest as being a government which was to be an independent nation. Their declaration firmly stated: “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.”
They believed that so firmly they closed the Declaration with these last eight words boldly committing; “Our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
With similar resolve it is time for today’s moral and religious people to vote.
Vote for Trump? How Could You?
In the biblical era Mordecai reminded equivocating Queen Esther: “Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14. Our hour has come.
Never have voters been given candidates who propose policies so far apart.
Contrast their histories.
Kamala Harris, the pawn of the left, was known as the most radical member of the U.S. Senate. In that role she accomplished nothing. To borrow a term attributed to Vladimir Lenin, she is the prototypical “useful idiot” for cultural Marxists who are hell-bent on “fundamentally transforming America.”
She was chosen as the Democratic candidate by a small coalition of Democratic leaders, not the vote of the people. She was chosen purely on the basis of her sex and race, she was the ultimate DEI hire. She is also, according to many who have known and worked under her in the past (including 92% of her staff who resigned during her vice-presidential term), a thoroughly repulsive individual. Donald Trump as President led America to modern day heights. He now proposes making America great again. That involves using fundamental principles that have long served us well. His record includes numerous successful accomplishments. A primary criticism of him is his personality. I agree it leaves much to be desired. In answer to that I share this story from one of our most accomplished athletes now a successful businessman, Larry Keener.
“One of my daughters asked me how I could support Donald Trump when he demonstrates very few of the values in his personal life that I had taught my children and that I always sought to exemplify in my own life. My response was simply this: ‘Donald Trump is certainly reprehensible in many ways, but although he may not live my values in his personal life, he does defend my values in terms of most of his policies – and that is why I support him. Over the years I have voted for many good men with values like mine only to be disappointed when they lacked the courage to stand up and defend those values while in office.’”
As support for this post I have drawn on an article by my esteemed friend, Dr. Jefrey Breshears, in his publication “Areopagus.” For access to the full story and other significant material go to: www.TheAreopagus.org. Visit the site for a variety of informative and inspirational material.
A sad thing is most pastors are silent on this topic. If they had any idea of what is ahead for the Christian faith and churches they would be involved. A hint comes from a Harris rally while she was proposing abortion. A young adult in the crowd shouted out, “Jesus is Lord.” Her response was “You are at the wrong rally. You need to go to the rally down the street.”
You have a voice, use it. Vote.
Help Yourself to the Salad
Having many friends who have been long time Democrats I regret the facts that have led to writing this Post. These are good people, very good people, who do not agree with the national party platform. However, to vote Democratic in the forthcoming Presidential election is to support the radical policies espoused in the platform. These policies will change America to mirror a Socialist state, actually a Marxist state.
Throughout the long political career of Kamala Harris in politics, both in California and in Washington, D. C., she had absolutely no positive or commendable accomplishments. She and her running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, constitute the most radical left-wing ticket in American history.
The Democratic Party’s goal is to turn this nation into a secular socialist state that violates virtually every social, political and moral principle upon which America was founded. Make no mistake about it: the Democratic agenda is not only radically neo-Marxist, but fundamentally anti-Christian. Those disagreeing with that statement should read the platform for themselves rather than disparage the statement.
They propagated the idea that men and women are indistinguishable. This justifies the party’s attempts to mix and match the roles of the two sexes in society. They are opposed to the Christian idea that man and woman were made distinct from, yet complementary, to each other.
By framing abortion as a right, the party encourages people to blame others for their decisions to have sex. This is despite Christians asserting that all life is sacred and formed by God upon conception.
Based on Trump’s first term in office, there is little doubt that he and the Republican congressional coalition will serve the interests of the American people far more conscientiously and effectively than that of any potential Democratic administration.
Hiding behind Harris’ skirt (make that pants suit) is VP candidate Tim Walz. He has a radical record as Minnesota’s governor. Such an agenda as he espoused there if enacted on the national scale will bankrupt America financially and morally.
Imagine what kind of a cabinet she would have.
Harris has several things going for her, such as, race, sex, freebies, Trump haters, abortion, and the party. She brings nothing to the table that simulates knowledge, skill, expertise, diplomacy, or independent leadership.
She would be outwitted by Vladimir Putin of Russia, Xi Jinping of China, or the Iranian Maulana.
Abortion is important, but is it sufficient to counter these issues?
To Vote or Not to Vote
If a voter considers him or her self a one issue voter they should know they really are not. If a person intends to vote for their favorite issue they must realize they are voting for the many other issues associated with the candidate supporting their favored one issue.
For example, suppose a voter is interested in a candidate’s stance on abortion they need to know they are supporting all other issues that candidate advocates. That may include such things as free sex change operations for prisoners, a lack of support for Israel, Medicare-for-All, support for the Green New Deal policies, and an expansive Socialist philosophy agenda The latter will completely remake America as another Venezuela.
A one issue vote carries with it endorsement of many other issues.
On the other hand a refusal to vote for the Republican ticket because of a dislike for the person at the head of the ticket is a rejection of the positive issues of the party. Enduring the offensives of the person in order to benefit from the policies is a positive move.
Regarding both candidates, if you get the policy you get the person. In both instances if you get one you get the other.
Socialism has hijacked the former formidable Democratic Party. In light of this there are still many long standing Democrats who are good people who insist on supporting the party. The byword is what is good for the party is good for the country. The reverse is true, what is good for the country is good for the party.
Globally there are millions of people who would love to have the privilege of choosing their leaders. Here at home older adults tend to cherish the right to vote more than younger voters. We voted early. In the room awaiting to hear their number call were almost exclusively older adults. It looked like a ward at the hospital. At great personal effort many struggled to vote. They did it though.
Don’t wait to vote before getting a perfect candidate. If you do, you will never vote. All human beings are flawed, all are members of a fallen race.
An extensive poll by the Barna Institute indicates the U.S. voting-age population is about 268 million, and the survey estimated that about 212 million adults qualify as being in the “people of faith” category. Since 49% of “people of faith” in the survey indicated they would not be likely to vote, that amounts to approximately 104 million Americans “of faith” who are unlikely to vote.
This voter block could change America were they willing to vote.
Yet Barna’s research also found that these nonvoters may reconsider their apathy if their pastors encourage them to vote.
“This research underscores the fact that simply encouraging people to vote in order to fulfill their biblical responsibility would not only be seen as doing their job while helping the community, but an estimated 5 million regular churchgoers would be likely to vote as a result of that simple exhortation,” Barna said in a press release on the findings. “That, in itself, could change the outcome of the election.”