[Qwinn]

"The heart of the king is like channels of water in the Lord's hands; He turns it however He wishes. Prov. 21:1"

Despite the fact that I am agnostic (but considering returning to Catholicism), I am pretty well versed in Catholic theology. From that perspective, I have to disagree with the implication you are drawing from that proverb.

That interpretation would negate the concept of free will. Free will is God's greatest gift. Free will is the only consistent explanation for all the evil in the world. I don't think God ever revokes that, not even for "kings". The only person who is ever theologically bereft of free will is, ironically enough, the Pope, who cannot use free will to declare a false divine revelation that would counter dogma (the infinitely misunderstood "papal infallibility").

But it's not a day to split theological hairs :) I am more than happy to give my thanks to everyone, God, Jeb Bush and those in the FL legislatures that made this happen. Would you join me?

Qwinn

[editor-surveyor]

"That interpretation would negate the concept of free will"

'Free will' is man's idea, not God's. It is not to be found in his word.

[HiTech RedNeck]

I'm simply quoting the verse. Prayers are to be made for kings and all who are in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This pleases God our Savior who wants all men to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth. There you have sovereignty and choice right next to one another.