The Bible describes Jesus Christ as both Savior and Lord. This is because, in order to save us, He must have the authority to tell us what to do. It is as though we are in a burning building and He can get us out only if we listen to Him and obey Him scrupulously. This is why Hebrews 5:9 describes Him as "the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him." Conversely, if a person will not listen to Jesus and submit to His instructions, he is on his own. Of course, Jesus does not impose Himself on anyone. His lordship and salvation are only for the willing.
This principle plays out in the political world as well. The only way a leader can be a savior of the people is by controlling them. If they are left to do as they please, the leader’s ability to impact their lives and the life of the nation is greatly restricted. This was the Founders’ antidote to tyranny. Each man was to be self-governing as he pursued his own brand of life, liberty, and happiness. The government only stepped in to control those who through criminal conduct were inhibiting the freedom of the citizenry.
Mr. Obama has put himself forward as a savior figure, saying that he will usher in a new age of hope and change which will be superior to every pervious generation. His message is clearly messianic in scope and tone. This is why he is a man to be greatly feared. As H. L. Mencken said, "The urge to save humanity is almost always only a false-face for the urge to rule it."
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You know, Dave, this last principle is practically self-evident to me. Perhaps that is because I am not completely ignorant. Even my life experience tells me this is true. And has anybody ever heard of Jim Jones and Jonestown? What is wrong with people? This has all been done before, all of it. It was called the Soviet Union. There is nothing new under the sun. Even when I was a child, learning about the Soviet Union, I used to think, "What's wrong with those people that they don't want to be free? Why would they trade their precious freedom for a parental state to take care of them and control their lives completely?" I knew as a child that I'd never live that way, and I'm not about to start now.
We ought to be quite afraid right now - of what's happening to our country. More to the point, what's happening to our fellow citizens? Why is it that virtually everyone seems to be willing to trade in their common sense at the door in return for empty, demonstrably empty promises.
There is so much so wrong so soon with this presidency that I must say I'm stunned at the speed with which Obama has marginalized his political opposition. Our Republican leaders have (almost) totally caved in to a man who detests everything conservatives believe in.
These "Repubics," as Mark Levin calls them, are fools and cowards. They should be run out of office, many of them, because they're not putting up any opposition at all. This is part of the Alinsky, communist approach. They take advantage of democracy's weaknesses. They know that their opposition is flat-footed and just incredulous about what is happening. They are being swept over. It's like a military attack that is initially overwhelming. Those of the defenders who are able to keep their heads during the onslaught eventually rally others to the defense and counterattack.
Don't stop telling the truth. Don't let the lies and nonsense go unanswered. The truth ultimately prevails. One man armed with the truth can put a massive, "evil" empire back on its heels.
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