The pastor might do well by studying this doctrine:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2286252/posts
The greatness of a nation can only be measured by the virtue of its freedom and the integrity of its authority.
Criminality is the internal enemy to freedom. Law enforcement is the part of establishment designed to apprehend and punish criminals. Once a person is convicted of a crime, they have no rights under the Scriptural view of law until they have served their sentence.
I’ll be honest with you. I’m not going to read your link and get into a debate here. I have already made up my mind on this subject — long time ago based upon Romans chapter 13. I’m sure you have taken the time to interpret that section of scripture also being this is a religion thread. Anything I say in defense of Pastor Anderson will be fruitless. I support Pastor Anderson.
I will post my reply and this as my defense. Perhaps others who come across this who haven’t made up their mind can choose between your post and mine and come to their own conclusion.
Our Revolution and Romans 13: Audio :: Pastors discuss revolution. Are there grounds for its actions according to the Bible?
http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/Interview_Dixon.html