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@Gideons300.
I hearken back to the history of this nation wherein the founders invoked God and his leading to form a more perfect union. I recall how brave men fought back against the oppression of a monarchy that imagined itself entitled to own a land and a people. And have those subjects be beholding to an authority thought to be sovereign as appointed by God.
I remember the history of the American Revolution and President George Washington taking a knee and praying before the battle at Valley Forge.
I weep to this day when I visit the massive gravestone that is the Vietnam War Memorial in our nations capitol, Washington D.C. , and as I visit Arlington memorial cemetery.
And when I see a soldier in uniform, or a police officer, I say to them, looking them in their eyes, and trying not to weep when they are a soldiers eyes I see, remembering that memorial and the sacrifice that one I now gaze upon is willing to make so that I remain free, and that so many may take for granted ,
God bless you for your service.
And I know, as sure as the United States military has chaplains, and soldiers carry Bibles into battle, that while I may not be of this world I am certainly living in it. I'm reminded of that fact when the bills arrive in my email.
And as that is the fact of this my God given life, I find without reservation that I would disrespect the 244 years of liberty, freedom, and independence so many died to insure and preserve if I allowed myself to be complacent, apathetic, and disassociated from that what occurs within my homeland. And in my name.
Because while I am promised Heaven, I am conscious and alive here on earth in America.
And if my Christian American forefathers and mothers committed their very lives to their faith, and prayer that God guide, protect, and save America from those who would throw her and her people under the authority of the crown, I will absolutely without reservation or apology do my level best to remain vigilant and aware of those who would now throw us under the yoke of Socialism.
In God I trust to understand that. Because God sent his warriors into battle to protect and defend what he held as sacred, inviolable, and righteous, so that those warriors would also be able to live free in this world, and in their worship of his mighty presence in their lives and all that exists.
As relates to the comments concerning President Trump. Donald John Trump is my brother in Christ. I believe no one has a right to hold the sins of my brother against him now when God my father forgave them. And promised Donald he would remember them no more.
If I remember and hold Donald's sins, real or perceived, and accepted as truth the false witness Donald's enemies levy against him, I am assuming I am able to condemn and judge that man whom God forgave. And blessed with a new immortal life in Him.
As relates to the comments concerning Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. I believe Joe Biden will answer to God for approving abortion, transgender treatment for kids, gay marriage, defunding police,reducing monetary support for our military, and stopping support of Israel. And all other unrighteous positions he assumes as a public servant of we the people. Be we Christian or not.
Having said that and in closing, God commands me not to steal. And I don't. I work hard for a living and am grateful to have a job so that the monies I'm blessed to earn are able to bless others as well.
When I was 17 I couldn't wait to turn 18! Arriving at the official age of independence as an adult was secondary to being able to cast a vote and have it counted to insure my future and that of my fellow citizens. Following the construct, the ideology, of the Republican party.
If my God commands against theft, I would be remiss were I to be indifferent when I am made aware my vote on November 3rd 2020 was not only stolen from me, but was also given over to a man who approve abortion, transgender treatment for kids, gay marriage, defunding police,reducing monetary support for our military, and stopping support of Israel.
Were I to allow myself to not vote, I would then need to insure I remained indifferent to what happens next due to those fellow citizens who did. I would have to take responsibility. I didn't speak up, I cannot now speak out. Because I had a choice and I made that which insured others would decide my future. And I then conceded to take the ride.
Identifying the enemy is not a sin. When someone shows you who they are the first time, believe them. Maya Angelou was not speaking of nor to politics. However, I accept that axiom in this instance to forewarn me, if someone shows America's free people they are unfit to serve the values of America, and that unfitness threatens the future of America, then it is incumbent upon this American to object and feel offended regarding their efforts to rob my vote in order to oppress myself and my people.
I would rather fight to defend America in the ways I am able, as a Christian and a citizen, than to remain removed, uninvolved, apathetic, and indifferent, to the acts of our enemies. That I be led later after they've done their worst to pray God saves that America I didn't speak up for when I had the right.
Freedom
Isn't
Free!
