Posted on 12/29/2011 6:28:38 AM PST by The Ignorant Fisherman
The Two-Edged Sword of Conservatism
As a sword has two edges, so does the Conservative ideology. One edge of the blade is the fiscal (monetary) side, while the other edge is the social side, (i.e., the part which deals with moral absolutes). The TRUE CONSERVATIVE adheres to and uses both sides of this blade. Sadly though, many so-called Conservatives actually just use the fiscal edge of the blade and keep a dull, liberal (immoral) social ideology on the other edge. The majority of Independents fit this position to a tee. Many ill-informed and shallow-rooted Conservatives also practice this Independent/ Moderate philosophy and are quite deceived when it comes to who they are truly voting for. These individuals have an intellectual rationale based on their emotions and feelings without any firm adherence to concrete facts and foundational moral absolutes and truth. These moral absolutes were instilled into Almighty God’s creation when God created the heavens and the earth and are crucial for this fallen world to maintain a matter of harmony (Gen. 1:1-31, Psalm 104:24, Prov. 3:19).
These moral absolutes were instilled into Almighty God’s creation when God created the heavens and the earth. These Divine Natural Laws transcend cultural barriers and social boundaries erected by fallen man.
These Divine ordained Natural Laws transcend cultural barriers and social boundaries erected by fallen man (Rom. 5:12-19). These instilled Natural Laws are absolute and crucial for a healthy society and social harmony in a lost and fallen world dominated by the unbridled passions of men (Eph. 2:1-2). Our Founding Fathers knew this all too well and sought to establish this nation on the bedrock of the Bible, its Judeo-Christian values, a strict adherence to natural moral laws, and a firm reliance on Divine Providence, i.e., Almighty God. The book, The 5000 Year Leap, goes into great detail of the vision of our Founders and the tremendous brilliance and insight they exercised in building and founding this nation. It is a “must read” for every American.
The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!
DJP I.F.
>> Jesus had no such thought. He was NOT a communist
Indeed.
Say no more!! Whatever YOU think is undoubtedly exactly what Jesus thought. The two of you are remarkably alike and I have no doubt that you understand his inner most thoughts. While there is no indication that he had the slightest interest in low taxes and limited government, YOU have concluded that if Jesus were alive today, he'd be American! Yes, to heck with all that "Give unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar," Jesus would be a Tea Partier! To heck with all that "give your money to the poor and follow me" and "easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle" business. Jesus wants States Rights!!
If Jesus wasn’t a communist it’s because there was no such thing as communism back then. He was not there to argue about the government’s use of tax money and couldn’t have cared less one way or another.
Might I suggest that when confronted with facts or opinions you respond in like and not with a silly temper-tantrum of ad hominems? What a bizarre response from you.
Jesus was killed by the govt. Give it up.
Sometimes Caesar is due an ass kicking.
Jesus made it pretty clear how he felt about wealth. Had the local government begun confiscating wealth for distribution to the poor, he would have undoubtedly approved.
Do you really think that, or are you just being confrontational?
Oh wow!
I am certain this doen’t make its way into government classrooms either, given that government teachers are completely professional.
The problem with your arguments is the materialization of Christ’s message that involves some form of centralized control not of the free will provisioned by God.
If you’re looking for political alignment, however wanting, I’d start with Pro-Life Libertarianism.
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