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"remember too, that as a christian, we are to help our fellow human. big government robs us of the joy of helping someone -- we default to the gov't. in a sense, big gov't, by implementing too many social welfare programs, gets in the way of individuals doing god's work, and gets in the way of our relationship with god. "

And I have been saying this ever since I became aware of it 15 years ago, after accepting Jesus, and began to learn and understand the true role for his "Church" in our world.
It is not by accident that the Government has assumed the role as provider of needs to the masses, Nor is it accidental that the politicians assume the role of "Saviour" at election time.
Is it any wonder why so many Europeans and Americans have left the church in the last 30 or so years? The Church's role has been assumed by the almighty Government Program that is fueled by its ability to legislate income from the producers, in order to give to the non producers.
This is seen by many secularist as the perfect replacement for the "opiate" so desperately needed by the few in order to more effectively steer the ignorant and unlearned in society.