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Thank you for the clarification (and answering your original question!). What you have written is crucially important (almost). Our nation’s commitment is documented in the Constitution. It is the government officials, those servants of the people, who must uphold our natural rights by...

Thank you for the response and question. We both agree that the ultimate source of all morality must come from God (Genesis 2:9). Locke likely envisioned a nation of Christians, who would also agree. Otherwise, the result is a turbulent sea of different moral opinions. It should be obvious...

A final note, regarding government’s authority to punish law breakers, but not individuals: Per Locke: Each person is naturally free and equal under the law of nature, subject only to the will of “the infinitely wise Maker.” Each person, moreover, is required to enforce as well as to obey this...

The above post summarizes Locke’s main religious beliefs. Here is what he wrote on politics: Locke firmly rejected the divine right of kings (popular at that time). He believed governments should be formed through the consent of the governed, establishing the legitimacy of governance and...

Where did the founders of the United States acquire their ideas on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? And Is the United States, at least in principle, a nation whose ultimate source of moral authority must come from God alone? The influence of John Locke, a 17th Century...

Thank you for your post. Agreed: even though their world views are completely different, it would be good to find those few we might could turn toward the light, if they would only question their secular, self-centered, power-hungry, supercilious, . . . , beliefs. Even if they have a different...

Congratulations! What a beautiful family. May God bless you all, and watch over your new son.

Thank for posting. I will check out your suggested sources. My main one: HotAir It is reliable: no deliberate hiding news or taking something out of context. Also Twitchy.com (because they sometimes catch breaking news from X sooner) Youtube sometimes has in-depth stories worth viewing...

The current news is full of cabinet choices and possibilities. If you could be a cabinet member in the new administration, and apply Christian principles throughout, which one would best suit your God-given capabilities (and preferences). [Note: some in this forum say Christians should never...

Thank you for your intriguing post. “What can we expect?” is a question many Christians continue to ask. Will it be similar to or better than the best parts of our lives now, or will it be completely new? Can we look forward to being with departed loved ones again? If we are no longer...

Thank you for your post and the great pictures of your native wildlife. All of God’s creatures are here for a purpose, being part of God’s plan for our planet and us. Thus, we should be cautious about eradicating species that cause us problems. On the other hand, we also driven to control the...

Thank you for the post. At least this term President Trump will be mentally prepared. It would appear he was a little too trusting during the first term. According to one article, his supporters have been making lists of the obvious saboteurs, but there will always be moles. Perhaps entire...

Thank you for your post. Unfortunately, these are blue-city problems, and their governments (and those that vote them in) have no interest in a permanent solution. Perhaps our new president will have a winning combination of carrots and sticks. By the way: The solutions are straightforward...

Thank you for your post. A. More regular prayer is definitely needed in my life: for thanks and for assistance. (Deuteronomy 6:5) My tendency is to be distracted, and self-centeredness is my “thorn in the flesh.” B. Having heard so many reflexive recitations of the Lord’s Prayer, I now...

How often do you pray each day? Do have specific prayers for each part of the day? Do you recite the Lord’s Prayer (or a variation)? Do you have special prayers for special situations? (By the way, here is a pet peeve: a congregation that mindlessly drones the Lord’s Prayer.) Blessings

Thank you for your question. Jesus asks us to view the world positively overall. That is what the emphasis on the two great commandments says: Love God, Love Your Neighbor. A lot of Mosaic law is phrased negatively: e.g., Commandments 6 - 10 and Leviticus 18. But instead of commanding us to...

Thank you for your response. Ok, no speeches. What if someone, not hostile but a potential convert, were genuinely interested in your faith, your story, the basics? Assume they have never opened a Bible, and they might believe in God. What would you say? (You only have a short time.) Peace.

Thank you for your post! It would appear the first two responders don’t know what an ”elevator speech” is. The Apostle Paul had them ready to go when needed. Two example: see Acts 22 and Acts 24. (Personally, mine is a bit rusty, so I will need to review the main points and emphasis. Back...

Thank you for this post and to all for your comments. Heard on the radio this morning: there might not be such a gender gap as a “marriage gap.” Married women (and men) are more concerned about the effect of a licentious culture on their families, as well as an inflationary economy that...

Thank you all for your posts. The question of “why does God allow us to suffer” deserves much prayer, study, and thoughtful discussion. Here is another perspective. To begin, let us distinguish between acute pain and chronic suffering. Pain (thank you, God) tells us something is...