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America Liberating the World one Dictatorship at a Time

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Although miligned and hated by dictators everywhere
just ask a free man which he prefer, liberty or tyranny?
And no one evens says thank you!

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Is America A Christian Nation? by Alan Allegra

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Today I hope you enjoy this guest post from Alan Allegra. If you enjoyed it or find it offensive or have any other comment be sure to let Alan know how you feel. From time to time I like to post articles from fellow authors at Faithwriters.com. We can learn a great deal if we take the time to read what others have to say. So without further delay on with this weeks quest article.

Is America a Christian Nation?

b3bc5301-6edd-48b0-a208-8a504e527944.Large Religion and politics are the two most incendiary topics of conversation imaginable. Everything we think, say, and do is influenced by our view of God and government. President Obama’s observation that we are not a nation beholden to any particular religion has struck the match of ardor and ignited the debate over whether America is a Christian nation.

Let me clarify that there is no such thing as a Christian nation. A Christian, by definition, is an individual follower of Christ. No nation can be "a" Christian, although we understand that those who debate the question mean our law is based on Christian (or "Judeo-Christian") principles. Without floundering in a sea of theology, let’s just say that the principles in discussion predate Christianity and Judaism. They were incarnated in the very womb of Creation.

Some tell us we need to "embrace universal principles that emphasize our common humanity and promote greater understanding and appreciation of different cultures." This sounds well and good and politically correct, but is it practical or possible?

The Book of Judges is a horror story right out of a Gothic novel, except it’s all true. It honestly and almost matter-of-factly documents scenes of rape, murder, dismemberment, unbridled lust, idolatry, robbery, economies of truth, betrayal, assassination, warfare, torture, suicide, filicide, and other best-seller fodder. The key verse and epilogue are identical summaries of the culture of the time: "In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes" (Judges 17:6, 21:25). In other words, every person followed the dictates of their common humanity, unfettered by government standards.

If we are to appreciate different cultures, then we need to embrace them uncritically lest we offend. We were wrong to interfere with Nazis, and must appreciate Holocaust deniers. Beheading and terror are innate to some cultures, and we need their cooperation to make this a better global village. Forced abortion is practiced by a country with over 20% of the world’s population. Genocide rules in many countries, and a caste system in others wears a heavy boot that keeps the people crushed and oppressed. So we wonder: Whose principles of common humanity should we embrace and cooperate with?

A cursory consideration verifies God’s view of common humanity: "And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually" (Genesis 6:5). Jeremiah reminds us, "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" (17:9). God ordained human government, based on His righteous character, to rein in man’s evil: "For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil" (Romans 13:4).

Are there "good" common principles of humanity and culture that we can embrace? There are values that are shared by humans that manifest themselves in almost every culture, such as private property and the right to life. But these are not beliefs that evolved or sprang up from the fertile soil of man’s own heart. "Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them" (Romans 2:14, 15). God has written His standards in every heart, and we either live by them or make excuses to go our own way.

Founding Fathers [VHS],

The Federalist Papers

Founding Faith: How Our Founding Fathers Forged a Radical New Approach to Religious Liberty

It is historical fact that the founding fathers based the nation’s laws on the Bible. They were not all Christians or Jews but recognized the wisdom of having a righteous standard of law, a law that respects life and encourages true freedom.

Alan Allegra, Executive Administrative Assistant of Faith Church in Allentown, Pa. More devotionals at http://www.faithefc.com/includes/Alan-Devotionals.htm. More articles at Lifestyles Over 50: http://www.lifestylesover50.com/ and the Morning Call: www.mcall.com. Available for writing.

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A REPLY TO POLITICAL PROPAGANDISTS

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First the disclaimer:

I have never been much of a political  activist. In fact for the most part I am a quiet peaceful person. I keep to myself mostly and try to mind my own business. Up until Ronald Reagan ran for President I wasn’t really much interested in politics. In fact I still find the whole political scene unsightly and I would much rather not deal with it. But, and this is a big but, I can not in all good conscience remain silent while the country I love is being maligned around the world by those who are supposed to be entrusted with her care. I can not stand by and just watch as lady liberty is mugged and beaten on capital hill. I can not look the other way as this great nation is being torn asunder. It is therefore my responsibility as a citizen and a Christian to take a stand for what I believe in. Just as sure as I would defend my own daughter if she were being mishandled so too must I stand up and defend lady liberty. So I shall indeed stand, and I shall defend all that makes this country great.

My plan is to pray without ceasing for America and all those who are in leadership. I shall be asking God to revive His church to become the beacons of true hope and change so much needed in these dark hours. I shall look to Him for the strength and the wisdom to be a light in the darkness and a clear voice in the wilderness to lend guidance and direction to those who may be looking for answers at this time. So by the grace of God I stand!

From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam. God bless America my home sweet home. God bless America, my home sweet home.

Now then on with the post:

I found this comment at MSNBC’s READ FIRST SITE. The conversation had to do with the Departments of Home Land Securities threat analysis profiling those who are likely to join radical hate groups.

The Homeland analysis says threats from white supremacist and anti-government groups “have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts.” But it says they seek to expand their recruitment by trying to capitalize on:

— insecurity brought on by economic troubles and loss of jobs
— the rise in illegal immigration
— fears of renewed efforts to limit gun ownership
— and racist reaction to the election of President Obama.
As would be expected at this site many were supportive of the misplaced assessment of the Homeland security analysis. Most of the comments were your typical RIGHT WING hate speech, Bush and Rush bashing, commentary and then this little gem:
I did not vote for Obama.

I am a Republican.

I am a small business owner, so I am taxed more than those who do not own a business.  I pay my way and then some.

I am a Christian – I study the word of God – I love and fear God. I believe that serving God is and will always be a higher purpose than serving any institution or government created by man.

I believe that abortion is murder and homosexuality is sin.  I am far from sinless, however, I do recognize when I sin and I pray that God has mercy on me and forgives me of my sin.  I will not serve a man who supports either.

I own guns.  I have a concealed carry license and I carry a gun every day – everywhere it is legal to carry one.  I own semi-automatic “assault type” rifles and tactical shotguns.  I know how to use them.  I do not want to be put in a position where violence is the only recourse, however, I am willing and able to defend myself, my family, and my home – from all enemies,foreign and domestic.

I believe in personal freedom – the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.  I believe every citizen of the United States of America has a right to this and a right and responsibility to defend this way of life,whether it is being threatened by a foreign power or it’s own government.

I do not agree with the policy of punishing motivated individuals who strive to create personal wealth through honest hard work and innovation and rewarding laziness by taking the wealth from those
motivated and redistributing it to those who are not motivated and who do not work or who do not want to work.

I do not support the idea of larger, more invasive government.  In the past decade, we the people, have been stripped of more freedom and privacy than we have gained in the past century.  Our current liberal government plans to continue this trend and even expand it.  This is unconstitutional and wrong.

I believe the armed forces of the United States swear an oath to defend the constitution, not a corrupt government who is bent on stripping it’s citizens of their constitutional rights.

I believe that when a government becomes corrupt and stops serving it’s citizens and in turn, is only interested in serving itself, then, without doubt, that government should be abolished and replaced.  Furthermore, I believe it is the right, responsibility and irrevocable duty of the citizens to depose and replace that corrupt government, with a new government, for and by the people.

I am not a terrorist – I am a citizen.

I am not a traitor – I am a patriot.

I am not a right-wing radical – I am a Christian and a realist.

I am simply an American – with a belief system in line with those great men who founded this nation.

I can and do think for myself – I do not need the government to assist.

I can and will defend myself if necessary.

I can and do earn my own living – I do not need or want government assistance.

I can and do help my neighbors and community – of my own free will.

This country was founded and made great by people who think just like I do!

Our corrupt, liberal, self-serving government is terrified of people like me and they well should be.  There are many more of us.  We are still here and we will not be silenced.  No today.  Not ever.

May God bless America – at least what’s left of it!

I want very much to acknowledge the author of this comment but was unable to link to a website and no email address was given in order to contact this person. It is folks like this that made this country great. It is folks like this who bled and died upon these very shores to protect our liberties and hand down to us a free nation. It is folks like this who are willing to stand up against all enemies foreign or domestic who threaten our way of life and attempt to take our freedoms away. It is folks like this who honor God and country. It was folks like this who signed the Declaration of Independence from a tyrannical King. And it will be folks like this who will once again stand and fight for what is right and good about America. It is with folks like this I take my stand.

Label me a radical right-wing extremist if you will but I stand in good company with the likes of Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln, Adams, Burke, Washington, Paine, Hancock…and all those who are proud to be an American. I am a citizen of the United States of America and I am proud to be an American citizen.

May God bless America again.
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How Government Works

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Once upon a time the government had a vast scrap yard in the middle of a desert. Congress said someone may steal from it at night, so they created a night watchman position (GS-4)and hired a person for the job.

Then Congress said, “How does the watchman do his job without instruction?” So they created a planning position and hired two people: one person to write the instructions (GS-12) and one person to do time studies (GS-11).

Then Congress said, “How will we know the night watchman is doing the tasks correctly?” So they created a Q. C. position and hired two people, one GS-9 to do the studies and one GS-11 to write the reports.

Then Congress said, “How are these people going to get paid?” so they created the following positions, a timekeeper (GS-09) and a payroll officer (GS-11) and hired two people.

Then Congress said, “Who will be accountable for all of these people?” So they created an administrative position and hired three people: an Admin. Officer (GM-13), an Assistant Admin.
Officer (GS-13) and a Legal Secretary (GS-08).

Then Congress said, “We have had this command in operation for one year and we are $18,000 over budget, we must cutback overall cost,” so they laid off, the night watchman.

Of course the only one cut would be the only one who was actually doing something, the rest where just created positions to push paper around in circles and pretend to be actually doing work. It is a great gig if you can get one but totally worthless as far as actual work is concerned.
And there are some who still think that the Government can run investment banks, insurance companies, auto companies and even health care. Surely you can’t be serious.
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Unbecoming an Obama Nation: Pray for Hope and Change

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He is puffed up with pride and stupefied with conceit, [although he is] woefully ignorant. He has a morbid fondness for controversy and disputes and strife about words, which result in (produce) envy and jealousy, quarrels and dissension, abuse and insults and slander, and base suspicions, And protracted wrangling and wearing discussion and perpetual friction among men who are corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, … 1 Tim 6:4-5 (AMP)

And I might add common sense…

Armed with a slim resume Barak Obama took the oath of office for President of the United States of America, and then proceeded to run at breakneck speed to dismantle the very foundations upon which this great nation was built. Now to be fair he is not alone in his pursuits. The whole of the democrat legislation is moving at a record pace to undermine most of our traditional values and traditions which I believe have made this country great. Nothing is held to be sacred to this brood.

Where have we gone wrong as a nation? Why is it so difficult to find men of integrity? Am I to believe that this is really the best we have to offer the world? Of all the people in the United States were we so bereft of talent that we settled on this current administration? Perhaps our nation has been so adrift on the sea of mediocrity for too long that we have lost our moorings on the important things in life.  I would not be so harsh on the current administration if they showed just the slightest bit of humility, but we get just the opposite. They strut around like proud peacocks on the political stage and act more like demigods and certainly not like humble servants of the people.

It really is hard to cut them any slack when they rush head long into one failed policy decision after another. Even some of the most devote early supporters are starting to withdraw from the hail to the chief refrain. They are not starting to sing a different tune. Perhaps there is HOPE FOR CHANGE after all. In the mean time I shall hold even tighter to God and be praying for an intervention.
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