The NDAA (National
Defense Authorization Act) and the unconstitutional congressional super
committee --Please learn about these! Which candidate, if any, has come out
against either of these? Make no mistake, they are not for the benefit of the
American people! While all the saber rattling about Iran is going on, the
damage is being done by what we don't pay attention to. Take note that the
article states that in 1789 (signing of the Constitution), the NDAA would have
been treasonous!
While I understand
the stance on supporting Israel by most Christian conservatives, I find that as
a nation we have very similar characteristics to the nation of Israel. Isaiah
29.13 says, referring to the nation of Israel, "...this people draws near
with their mouth and honors me with their lips, while their heart is far from
me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men." This same passage
is quoted by Jesus to the Pharisees in Matthew 15.7-9, "Well did Isaiah
prophecy of you, when he said, 'This people honors me with their lips, but their
heart is far from me, in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the
commandments of men.'" The Apostle Paul, in the context of people in the
last days, says they will, "have the appearance of godliness, but deny the
power thereof," 2 Timothy 3.5.
Additionally, the
Scriptures are clear that all nations will come against Israel
(Zechariah 14.1-2; Joel 3.1-2). I firmly believe that God will fulfill every
promise that He has made to Israel (Genesis 15.7-8). I see only the Prince of
Peace, Jesus Christ, coming to their rescue (Revelation 19.11-21). I see no
reference anywhere in the Scripture of any nation coming to their rescue. Yes,
that includes the United States. We must keep in mind that Israel, as a nation,
has and continues to reject Jesus Christ.
My grave concern
is whether or not we will even be a nation in the coming years. With all that in
mind, I do love this country and sacrificed much for it. For in this country is
my heritage - a long line of courageous men and women who have stood for right.
I will not let them down. I will do everything in my power not to let their
sacrifices be in vain. For also in this country is my
family.
Paul said in
Romans 9 that he wished he could be accursed that his countrymen would come to
Christ. That is true patriotism and love for one's countrymen. Maintaining our
constitutional principles, in my estimation, allows an environment of freedom to
share Christ to our countrymen.
Please, do not
misunderstand, I am not anti-Israel. Where they are right I will applaud them.
If they are attacked without provocation, we should come to their aid
as we would any ally. For the reasons above, I can't make that a litmus test for
any prospective candidate. We also have the challenge of disinformation and spin
from the mainstream media to overcome. I do believe that we meddle too much in
the affairs of other nations.
Please read about
the founder's idea of separatism - not isolationism. I also don't believe
that we, as a nation, can be as ungodly and godless as we have become and expect
that God would bless us just because we support Israel. 1 Samuel 15 reveals that
King Saul was claiming obedience while the evidence of his disobedience was bare
before Samuel the prophet. As a result, he lost the kingdom and David became
king.
I hope I do not
offend. I have been told that I can be rather direct. I completely understand
that we all must decide who God would have us to support. For me, I can no
longer be in support of political theatre.
As for Ron Paul's
stance on the legalization of some drugs-- Not sure where I come down with that
one yet. I see the failure of the war on drugs everyday at work. I see the
ruined lives and tragedies. After 10 years, I have to question whether the "war
on drugs" is also more of the same. By that I mean a lot of hype with no real
intention of stopping them by the government.
As near as I can
tell, Ron Paul is the one candidate who will at least make an effort to adhere
to the Constitution for which so many have sacrificed. I wish I had hours upon
hours to be involved with family and extended family to discuss these
issues.
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