> Why were they fighting the British, instead of counseling
> their flocks to render unto King George that which is King
> Georges?
Recommended reading: The Light and the Glory
http://www.amazon.com/The-Light-Glory-Peter-Marshall/dp/0800750543
Also see the following historical trilogy. I am certain that you will enjoy it ...
Those are all fine books, I’m sure, but the principle behind them directly contradicts your opening position in Post 9 that “So whatever taxes you are assessed, you must pay, if you are a Christian.”.