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To: ROTB
So when scripture says very plainly in 1 Peter 2:13 that we should, “Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well”, no license is given to us to rebel against governing authorities.

Our "governing authority" is for all practical purposes the Constitution, and not some living, breathing, human authority like a king or governor. It is not possible for someone to be in a state of "rebellion" while faithfully supporting and defending the constitution, even if this means that someone is at odds with one official or all of them. You see, it is often as not the "authority" or government official who is in rebellion... against the constitution. Opposing such officials does not a rebellion make, though being a constitutional republic there are procedures to be followed before going "last resort."

60 posted on 03/19/2013 8:58:34 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: piasa

ping


61 posted on 03/20/2013 9:15:24 AM PDT by BrandtMichaels
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To: piasa

I believe reading the
Declaration of Independence and the
the constitution shows who the
authority is in this nation.

We should absolutely pay for a change
of hearts back to God and to recognize
his role in the birth this country and that
authority comes from the people that they
should have changed hearts also because
they are to be guided by Gods righteousness
In the people they choose to represent us.

I do believe the power of prayer but Gods plans for this country may be already set for his purpose.
My purpose is to fight for freedom of the type only
God can provide mercy for.


62 posted on 03/20/2013 3:52:51 PM PDT by right way right (What's it gonna take? (guillotines?))
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