September 4, 2009
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Get involved!
I believe deeply that it is shameful for Christians or anyone for that matter to be complacent or passive or to just sit by and let the world around you fall to pot. That is the reason for the current state of our nation, and cannot be ignored. That is why we have abortion, legalized homosexual marriage, a loss of freedom due to the Homeland Security Act, The Internet Security Act, and soon to be (Hopefully not) the Broadcasters Fairness Act. Whether we believe that America is a Christian Nation or not, is not the point. Our freedom is the point, and anyone who loves freedom should stand up and be counted, speak out and get involved. The whole reason the Holocaust happened was because ordinary people like you and me failed to get involved. Yes, I agree whole heartedly that we need to LOVE for that IS the GREATEST COMMANDMENT. To love God with all of your heart, mind, soul and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. To help the poor, and to be examples in Faith, Love, and Charity. I totally agree that Gods people perish for a lack of knowledge and that is why I urge each and every one of you, to do your own research, not just in politics but in the Bible. The Bible does say study to show yourself approved.
On American being founded on Christianity read some of my older blogs and draw your own conclusion.
http://derekwilson24.xanga.com/626365707/the-truth-a bout-our-founding-fathers/ http://derekwilson24.xanga
.com/626738275/the-foundin g-fathers-and-religion/ How Christians have affected politics in the past.
http://derekwilson24.xanga.com/627103377/the-history -of-revival-in-the-united- states/ How being complacent let to the slaughter of the Jews.
http://derekwilson24.xanga.com/700281534/hitlers-new -world-order-led-to-the-sl aughter-of-millions/ What do you think?
Comments (9)
We stand to the side “doing nothing” at our own peril. We are not to be “of the world”, but while we are in it we must be “in it”, occupying and influencing.
Christians may be called to the positions where they can not voice many of their political beliefs lest they become the main focus but I agree that all Christians will care about their society because society mirrors the hearts of those who make it up.
I saw the huge crowds in Washington DC this past weekend. The media tried to down play it, but tried to promote Obama’s Minnesota meeting with cherry picked attenders. I have told several other people that I think we are ripe for a new third party. The other parties are both corrupt and large corporations are being bailed out because politicians don’t want to lose the source of the campaign ‘donations.’
I do not do FaceBook and more. It does not work for me even though it is very popular.
blessings
frank
As much as I disagree with you about many things, it is nice to see a conservative who isn’t just obsessed with abortion and homosexuality and actually finds threats to free speech important. However doesn’t banning gay marriage take away the freedom of gay people? If the government is going to be the marriage/morality police, shouldn’t they ban straight couples who have anal sex from marriage? Or who cheat or get divorced or any of a thousand things?
As far as america being founded on christianity, here’s a quote from the founding fathers I think sums it up:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”
- First amendment to the constitution.
@agnophilo -
You should highlight OR PROHIBITING the free exercise thereof. I think we agree on that note.
@ANVRSADDAY -
I like Ron Paul. I am pulling for him. I think he is the only politician in this race that can turn America around.
@derekwilson24 - It seems that many in the country are wanting change. Hard to believe that in only twelve months we vote for President again. The ones I like are not running. lol They are way to smart for that.
frank
Derek, I approved your request as a Xanga Friend. You won’t like what and how I write anymore than last time. lol I am incorrigible. Very nice to see you around and hope all goes well for you and your family these coming holidays.
frank
@derekwilson24 - What does that have to do with anything?
Not only is america not founded on christianity, it is founded on the reverse principle of separation of church and state. It is a country for christians and everyone else, not a country where christianity is imposed by the government which if you know your history, was actually what the founders were revolting against in england.