There is a quote by Mr. Jefferson that fits today’s situation.  “The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to always be alive.”   Is that not appropriate for today?  I realize that I may sound like a broken record with my continual harping about the need to “take back our country,” but if we do not Stand Together and Resist the Takeover by those on the Left, we will Stand Together in Chains!  I want an America that I do not have to describe to my grandchildren and great-grandchildren as something that we used to have where men were free, private property was protected, and we enjoyed freedom of religion. 

I am not calling for “armed resistance” but for “active resistance” through every medium available to educate the public about what is happening in our current government, which has been for decades. I am calling for “active involvement” in local groups, organizations, campaigns, and elections to ensure that people who hold our core values, respect the Constitution, and value a Free America are placed in office. 

I believe that we must do this from the ground up without neglecting any level all the way to the top.  It is not enough to get good local officials in office.  It is not enough to get State officials who hold those values.  No, we must replace those who are willing to sell us out at every level all the way to the Whitehouse.  It may take several election cycles to get the job done, but if we band together and stay the course, we have a slim hope of accomplishing this goal.

Therefore, commit yourself to becoming involved prayerfully and vocally at every level of the political scene.  Your Liberty and Freedom Depend on it!  The glaring question for many is, “Should Christians be involved in politics?”

Let me quote Thomas Jefferson to explain my comments:  “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath?” –Thomas Jefferson: Notes on Virginia Q.XVIII, 1782. ME 2:227

I have often been asked how I can reconcile being a preacher and include the political in my speaking and efforts.  I have always believed them to be uniquely connected in the sense that without the God-given freedom politically and socially that we have enjoyed for more than two centuries in America. 

If we sit in silence, we will lose our religious freedom as well as our other freedoms.  Likewise, the Constitution does not prohibit the Church, preachers, or members of any congregation from speaking out against what we believe to be an offense and violation of the teachings of Scripture.  The tired old argument of “Separation of Church and State” is not Constitutional.  It is a modern interpretation of convenience that many Christians embrace. 

It is based on a false premise that somehow, if the Church and State are separated, we keep our Religious Freedom, but the converse is true.  The Constitution designed a provision to prevent the Federal Government from establishing a National Religion, such as England’s, and promote it above others.  The founders desired that Americans be free to worship God as they chose within the parameters of not violating the rights and safety of others.  They wanted a person to be free to believe in God or not.  They wanted to prevent eliminating God from the political spectrum and process simply because it might offend some who did not believe.  They believed that it would violate our right to freedom of speech. 

In today’s society, we have been lulled into a stupor, become complacent, or duped into believing that it is okay for a minority of people to dictate to the majority what they can and cannot do from a religious standpoint politically.  Atheists can be vocal and express their views; today, Muslims and even those who worship Satan can practice and promote their beliefs, but Christians are disallowed. 

That is amazing, considering that unmistakable evidence of the Bible and biblical teaching is interwoven in the fabric of our Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The Bible influenced their thinking, guided their deliberations, and was a foundational part of becoming a free nation. Yet, we have banned God from public institutions and instructed churches and religious organizations that if they engage in the political debate, their non-profit status will be called into question. 

I contend that we are to call some edicts into question.  We must ask, “Who am I to obey, God or man?”  

• If something is wrong based on the clear teachings of Scripture, how can I be silent? 
• If I do not warn the wicked to turn from their wicked ways, their blood is on my hands. 
• If I do not try to lead the blind into the light, I am guilty of aiding their demise. 
• WHO WILL if I do not stand in the gap and make up the hedge? 
• Therefore, as a Christian, a preacher, and a former pastor, it is my conviction that not being involved in the political landscape would violate my faith.

I am not suggesting that everyone should feel or believe as I do. Instead, I am offering an explanation as to why I stay actively engaged in this process.  It has less to do with any political figure than with honoring God.  I do believe that some politicians are destructive for this country and the citizens of this land.  However, I also believe God is the source and solution to what ails America and the world.  I hope that I can somehow be instrumental in seeing a Restored America.  If I can, then I believe we will become a Nation that Returns to God!  I always ask that we remember what is at stake when we vote.

God bless you, and God bless America again!