Is Authority what makes America Great?

[Mary Etheldreda]

I don't follow politics, I vote as instructed by Mr. Etheldreda, but I am just thrilled to see a God-Fearing Authoritarian in the White House! I know I'm not alone, but now I think I know why.

According to trustworthy news media, Americans recognize that knowing and valuing the Divine Authority in Christ Jesus is what makes America Great! A president who will protect and serve that goal is what we want! When given a list of the following options, True Christians™ overwhelmingly valued that over secular values like free speech or the bill of rights.

The available options to choose from were:

The opportunity to become who you want to be
The Constitution
Free speech/free press
Freedom of religion
Democracy
The Bill of Rights
A “melting pot” society
Christian origins and values
Military strength
Tech and innovation
Beauty and variety of geography and scenery
industrious/entrepreneurial spirit
Arts and culture
Economic stability
America’s relative youth as a nation

Among this extensive list, Americans chose as most representative of America’s greatness the following, in this order: The opportunity to become who you want to be, the Constitution, free speech/free press, freedom of religion, democracy, and the Bill of Rights.

However, the survey’s results become even more interesting when it revealed that evangelical Americans view freedom of religion and Christian origins and values as top choices (not much of a surprise, perhaps), but only six percent of evangelical Americans chose free speech/free press and only six percent chose the Bill of Rights.

This survey thus gathered some fascinating insight into what different groups most value about America. The purpose of the survey, according to Barna, was to determine what people actually think makes America great, since this idea has become central to the political landscape with President Trump’s campaign.

So Christian values, which are immersed in the Truth that one is a servant either to sin or to Christ, is more important to Christians than any so-called secular derived "freedoms." This is because we know only Christ can set us free (John 8:36). These conventional so-called freedoms - like the freedom to speak your mind without fear of government punishment or the expectation of certain "civil rights" given to each and every citizen despite their sinful ways - actually serves Satan. We know how dangerous free speech is! We know how dastardly civil rights are! We know these are the values of Satan (2 Corinthians 4:4)!

[handmaiden]

Re: Is Authority what makes America Great?

Wow. Just wow.

Thank you, dear Sister Mary, for bringing this important topic here for our many forum members and guests to see and discuss.


To them I ask: Do you understand now why it is important to really know the Bible?


Who do you think is really running this country? You think that a bunch of so-called "Age of Enlightenment" concepts codified into laws are going to protect you? Jesus and His people are the ones you are going to have to answer to.


Which side of the divide do you choose?


Christians know that it is either a weak facade of freedom and "heaven" on earth for a short while before a guaranteed eternity of horrible hell, or a little sacrifice of offensive, sinful pleasures like bad-mouthing God and His Chosen Leader before being granted unending joy after you die.