Don't Take It Personal !

Many would suggest that one's relationship with 'God' is personal, although I would contend it is no longer private. Religion seemed to 'go' public on the heels of a very rancorous late 1960's. Several notable evangelists and preachers began to weigh-in with religious agendas for the government to consider. I do believe that Godly folks should place their opinions in the public forum. My greatest  reservation is that political parties and political candidates are opportunist when they can define a large block of voters who could 'get them elected.'

Just this week, I read about am Amish family that had a judge side with the parents, who for religious reasons, were withholding chemotherapy treatment from their 10-year old child. Another parenting couple is suing the government to have the phrase, 'under God' removed from the Pledge of Allegiance.

Come now, you all have heard the flag/Bible waving rhetoric from the Fox News boys about fighting our 'liberal news media' and big government, which they insist is anti-religion and boarder line heathens. While many pontificating Christians point fingers at the ACLU for protecting Satanic ways and agendas, these folks would not have a clue on processing Biblical scriptures against secular realities. For example, if you please: Issue #1:  Budget cuts for the poor vs. tax cuts for the wealthy..."For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (Matthew 6:21) and "For everyone who has been given much, much will be required." (Luke 12:48), finally," "Go and sell all your possessions and give to the poor." (Mark 10:21-25) Note: Don't everyone rush to the banks on the same day.

Issue #2 Prayer in Public Schools: The U .S. Constitution states that the government will not establish a particular religion, so what religion's prayer shall we endorse for our schools. Oh, you say we are a nation founded upon Judea-Christian principles; okay shall It be a Jewish recitation a "Hail Mary" or something from the Pentecostal doctrine? Keep in mind that we were also established as a nation inviting 'freedom' to worship or not worship! "When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; they love to stand on street corners and be seen by men...go to your inner room, close the door ...your Father who sees what you have done in secret will reward you." (Matthew 6:5-6)

Issue #3: Kill minimum wage, bust the union workers and recall those health care programs: who turn.    "I will draw near to you judgment and I will be a swift witness against those who oppress the wage earner in his wages, the widow and the orphan and those  aside the alien and do not fear Me." (Malachi 3:5).

My good readers & friends, I leave you with two (2) considerations. (1) It ain't ever easy being a 'real' Christian and (2) Be wary of the political party, which suggests that God is on their side; be sure that your actions reflect that which Jesus taught, however if you're not a Christian let your actions reflect something else; this is the land of the free.