Category: Constitution

Rightly ordered patriotism is not Christian nationalism

July 9, 2024

. It is important for American Christians to understand that much of the discussion about “Christian nationalism” is much ado about nothing. David Closson is director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council. Over the last few years, the term “Christian nationalism” has received outsized attention in American political discourse. Although the … More Rightly ordered patriotism is not Christian nationalism

Beware of leaders professing devotion to “democracy”:

July 8, 2024

The Politics of Pericles – American Minute with Bill Federer EXTRACT: “This is the old trick of those who would usurp the government of their country. In the name of democracy, they speak, warning the people against the influence of wealth and the danger of aristocracy. History, ancient and modern, is full of such examples … More Beware of leaders professing devotion to “democracy”:

“Flag Day”, Americana, Plus…- 14 June 2024

June 14, 2024

. What Is Freedom? True freedom is not primarily a freedom ‘from’ external restraints or a freedom ‘to’ enact our own will but a freedom ‘for’ something greater than ourselves. CONTINUED @ https://adflegal.org/article/what-freedom?sourcecode=11032415_r800&utm_source=pardot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=flag-day&utm_content=text-link&utm_segment=act-pro FLAG DAY “I pledge allegiance to the Flag and to the Republic …” – A Republic is where the citizens are co-kings! … More “Flag Day”, Americana, Plus…- 14 June 2024

Devotional Thought “Integrity” and ‘My Faith Votes’ – 06/11/2024

June 11, 2024

The idea of voting in general and especially voting Biblically, should be a matter of personal integrity to all who claim the title “Christian.” . Earlier proverbs in this collection (Proverbs 25:1) noted a similar idea (Proverbs 28: 12, 15, 28). Godly leadership in a nation generally leads to good outcomes (Proverbs 11:10; 14:34; 20:26; 25:5). Oppressive rulers who ignore … More Devotional Thought “Integrity” and ‘My Faith Votes’ – 06/11/2024

Saturday Soldier’s Devotional – “Obliged” – 05/18/2024

May 18, 2024

Onward, then, ye people,join our happy throng,Blend with ours your voicesin the triumph song;Glory, laud, and honor,unto Christ the King;This thro’ countless agesmen and angels sing. Onward, Christian Soldiers v.4 It may seem unusual to begin with these lyrics for a post entitled “Obliged”. Yet Christians know they are in a fight every day against … More Saturday Soldier’s Devotional – “Obliged” – 05/18/2024

WHY WOULD A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC FAIL?

May 13, 2024

When sinners become intolerant of those who voice opposition to their sinning, they often react by forcing their beliefs upon others, especially those who object. Since the object of a constitutional republic is to protect the individual’s right to practice his or her own beliefs, such intolerance is a direct assault on the republic, and … More WHY WOULD A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC FAIL?

Devotional Thought “Example” – 04/03/2024

April 4, 2024

delayed posting due to internet issues I seem stuck with my last few posts and today’s post all dealing with similar themes. The connection between “Rogue”, “Biblical Preaching & Teaching” and our devotional today can be summed up by the quotes below: “A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple … More Devotional Thought “Example” – 04/03/2024

Devotional Thought- “Rogue”- 04/02/2024

April 2, 2024

a person, organization, or country that does not behave in the usual or acceptable way: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rogue CONTEXT: PSALM 16 PSALM 16:2 OVERVIEW: In this psalm’s movement from cry for help to affirmation of God’s rule and blessings, the reformers, propelled by Peter’s apostolic warrant in Acts 2, find the acts of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. Even the psalm’s title—for all our exegetes except Calvin—authorizes … More Devotional Thought- “Rogue”- 04/02/2024