The contention that our government is in harmony with the Declaration of Independence appears to not carry any conviction. It’s as new wine having been put into an old wine skin, and the volume within is ready to burst. Those running for the Presidency are making promise that cannot be kept. So how is it possible they can deliver?
Our declaration of independence promises only a right to liberty and to the pursuit of happiness.
If I were to gage the promises being made by today’s candidates, it appears that their words do not carry a great deal of credibility. It’s the same old song and dance. Most give the impression of being the great deliverer of every man’s dreams. And there are those who believe they have the power to resolve any situation with words and taxes. They claim to be the great problem solvers.
The Declaration of Independence promises liberty to every American, and the PURSUIT of happiness. What’s my problem? Both Republican and Democratic candidates are promising every American happiness as if it were some sane, normal healthy condition.
Slogans are repeated over and over again. They continually promise a more abundant life for every citizen, and the greatest good for the greater number.
Yet not one has said to the Christian community, they will represent Christian beliefs. Nor do they even mention escorting the deceitful teaching, the lie of evolution from our halls of learning. False science prevails in our lesser and greater schools. Is this what they call the pursuit of happiness for Christian America? The language of Christian thought and concepts cannot, nor will not be tolerated in any government agency, education system, or forum.
Millions of Christians have been abandoned. Christians are treated an non-citizens, having but a small voice, or no voice at all. Is this what they call the pursuit of happiness? Our oversized, overstuffed government with its smooth utterances and the declarations have cleaved, and detached from Biblical teaching and thought. And a great earthquake opened and divided the people.
From all appearances no one Christian candidate is standing, or speaking out for the God’s truth.
From all appearances todays Christian candidates do not trust in the power of God’s word. They are outwardly Christian, inwardly they appear weak, unnerved and unstrung. They speak of liberty and the pursuit of happiness, that is, unless you’re a Christian. Christian thought and teaching, its dogmas, are to be kept at home, or in your church. They say we have no room for you at the inn.
The Declaration was written so every American (citizen) has the benefit and authority to pursue their own happiness, guaranteeing each the liberty for that very specific purpose.
Our new Presidential hopefuls (new in face only,) desire the government to pursue happiness for its citizens. What an awful thought. Happiness to what end?
Is our happiness to deny the true God of the Bible because a few powerful, non-believing money moguls rule over the vast majority of Christian America? Are we to be fearful of the enemies of Christ? Are we to rejection in part or in whole God’s Holy word? In our major schools and universities we are told to be silent concerning the Creator and His creation.
Those in power today have a great deal of hot air that will eventually dissipate in time. But what damage to the culture has been done, remains unknown. But God has given us notice. He gave us milk and honey, and return to Him sour grapes.
Those who framed the Declaration of Independence had good hearts, and righteous thoughts for the most part, they desiring every American to be happy. What was their experience? They having come from, and/or experiencing governments which attempted to pursue their particular form of happiness upon its citizens.
For the most part, it resulted in unhappiness, depriving its citizenry of liberty. So is the happiness of the American people for the most part going to mean a reduction in our individual freedom? Most likely it will as the machine grows.
The framers of the Declaration knew that all those in authority must do, whatever was possible to guarantee each and every citizen their pursuit of liberty and happiness.
The heart and spirit of the framers of the Declaration, understood the hardships placed upon the poor. The influential of the rich and powerful must be suppressed so as not to victimize the majority.
As it is today, government in spirit has decided to reward those who have taken up a life of inactivity and laziness. Who do we blame? it appears to be every outside force. Of course it can’t be us. It must be Mexican immigrants, Chinese, Korean, and others who are to blame for this downturn. The avalanche down has begun, and is now beginning to pick up momentum.
Do we also violate the unalterable rule that those who desire to use and enjoy something they have sought and worked for must share it with those who produce nothing?
Our Constitution recognize the necessity of some government intervention. As Christian’s we are not to criticize any effort to lessen efforts to help the poor, sick, elderly, young etc. Nor are we to hinder any charities.
But this is a far cry from taking away our pursuit of faith in Jesus Christ, and the joy of living in that faith. The Christian community must come together, give up personal agendas, unite as one body under Jesus Christ. If we don’t, the results in the very near future for Christian American will be catastrophic. If God turns against us, who will fight for us?
Phillip Laspino www.seekfirstwisdom.com