From the time Homeland Security was formed under George W I have been skeptical of the purpose and leery of its impact upon Christianity and conservativism. It seems that our most recent Presidents as well as much of the United States Congress have been moving the U.S. population like sheep from the Republic form of government. It seems that the H.S.A. is just another part of the puzzle.
FEMA, HAS, NSA all have a “Black Operation” agenda that is hidden from the general public. From FEMA camps to spying upon our citizenry, all have gone beyond reasonable methods to maintain security and be of real benefit to disruption in America.
The sheep (citizens) of the U.S.A. have long been herded by discontent. One segment of society is unhappy, or made unhappy by the media, about various issues. Voting moves us to the other side of the isle, but the candidate is on the same general course, one world economy, one world law enforcement, one world centralized backing system, and one world government.
Apparently, those who are in the know and are the movers of the world sheep believe the U.S.A., citizens and government, must become bankrupt to the point that we finally succumb to their socialistic advances. The Stock Market is easily manipulated, the Federal Reserve (not a Federal Gov. entity) is controlled by bankers, AIG insures the Congress pensions, and we wonder why and how things get the way the do? Dah!
“We the People” have been dumbed down and made dependent upon the Government. From Franklin D. Roosevelt we have seen immeasurable amounts of money used to maintain the welfare of society. Generations of people have become dependent and lack the skill or willingness to change their dependency. From government involving itself in farm loans, small business loans, FAFSA grants, and a myriad of other handouts the citizens have become dependents. Americans expect the government to support their basic and privileged needs.
Now, we near the crossroads of America. Do we numbly be shepherded, as George H.W. Bush called it, into the New World Order? Or, do we stand constitutionally and refuse, as people who elect our leaders, and expect them to govern for our best interests.
Now we come to the crux of the subject. What can we do? What should we do? How should Christians face the probable changes?
Every citizen can call, write, visit, and email their local, State and Federal government leaders. We can explain our displeasure with the tendency of government to lead us away form being a Republic that is sustained by hard working capitalists and not a stock market, or central banking system. We can even suggest that our State begin talks with other States about this issue and even secession from the United States, and withdrawing our States Militias from Federal use. Talk alone would get the attention of the sheepherders.
We can have positive public meetings. We can organize local activism. I believe in peaceful meetings and legal demonstrations. Demonstrations like the recent TEA meetings would be good. The more peaceful meetings and demonstrations the more media exposure we may accidentally gain. Remember, we should educate our fellow citizens and solicit their involvement. We are not to make war.
When it comes to a Christian view and method of dealing with the future of our country we need to walk carefully. The mandate of Christ is to love and make disciples. To fight against the established government is against the Holy Scriptures (Romans 13:1-7 & 1 Peter 13-25).
Yet, when oppression arises we may flee and/or seek refuge. We should also be helpful to others seeking the same refuge. As with Nazi Germany many, Christians and non-Christians, helped to save those who were being sought, captured, imprisoned, and executed. Acts chapters three through nine indicate that when local oppression occurs fleeing, hiding, and peaceful protest are acceptable. Yet, when caught Christians were testified as being a peaceful and prayerful martyrs. Tertullian wrote that “The blood of martyrs is the seed of the Church.”1 Its not recorded that Stephen fought against those who eventually killed him.2 He chose to die with faithfulness, and without fear of the spiritual future. I have heard it was the case with a many of those killed by oppressive leaders and governments in the first three centuries of the church. That would be in line with Christ’s words in Matthew 10:21-33.
Well, I’m sure there will be much more on this topic by other writers far more articulate than me. I hope so, because the American Church needs to be prepared for something we haven’t had to deal with on a large scale. So, begin to discuss this subject, pray to the Lord about how to counsel others, and be ready to live for Christ in a far different social climate. And remember, a Christian isn’t an American first, but a citizen of the Kingdom of God no matter what government we live under on earth. It has been and hopefully will continue to be a great privilege to be a citizen of the United States of America. Lets pray for her and properly seek to keep her a free, prosperous, and benevolent nation.
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[1] Christian martyrs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_martyrs
[2] Acts 7:54-60
