[cp_quote style=”quote_left_dark”]Religion in America helps set our moral compass toward a brighter future and the common good.[/cp_quote]
By accepting personal responsibility you control the power to improve outcomes in your community, however don’t expect those outcomes to be equal for all. Does that mean the outcomes are bad for anyone? Sometimes they are. Observe and you always see them turn bad as people ignore personal responsibility. Of course some would have us believe that just can’t be. It’s not that simple. There’s always someone else to blame. It’s a broken record.
When government fails to recognize religion is the main root of our country’s existence, they create a system where the worst are viewed equal to the best. We do not improve society for all. The worst can’t keep us standing tall. An elite Ruling Class has evolved that replaces God as the ultimate authority. Ruling Classes ignore the best as they preach fairness. Of course it’s always their ever changing definition of fairness that rules. Anything done “for the people” must first pass the test of supporting the ruling class. They do nothing “for the people.”
[cp_quote style=”quote_normal_dark”]The ruling class will always serve itself first. They do everything to maintain power.[/cp_quote]
With government “By the People for the People” the natural moral compass of the people guides the country. Religion and faith based principles help to do this. They always have.
Religions never really lead us, they offer a moral compass. It is never a mistake when Americans take personal responsibility and use their moral compass as a guide. It is always a mistake to expect a ruling class government to have your ultimate welfare in mind. They are not driven by your moral compass. They will always default to maintaining their narrow interests.
Main stream religions profess and preach common sense good for family, community and county. They ask their followers to be personally responsible for themselves and for those less fortunate in the community. Mixed with diverse ceremony, rituals and beliefs you find common moral ground. That common moral ground is simple in nature and a positive influence on community well being.
That moral compass is in our nature. Some say it comes from God, others say it’s just the nature of man. We must recognize it and allow it to guide us. This common moral compass tends to reject the worst and favor the best. Our community and the world benefit as we evolve favoring the best and rejecting the worst. We don’t serve the common good when we say “I’m not responsible, let the Government handle it!” or “It’s not my fault, I’m a victim.” Rejecting the worst in not unfair.
[cp_quote style=”quote_left_dark”]It’s interesting that religions, those of the founding fathers and others, recognize everyone is not equal![/cp_quote]
Oh dear did I say that? Everyone is not equal! Yes I did, in the context of… Everyone will not survive! Everyone will not have all they want! Everyone is not smart! Everyone is not 6 feet tall! Everyone will not have a good job! Everyone will not be healthy! Everyone can’t sing or dance. Everyone can’t be an engineer. Everyone can’t be a good farmer. I could go on here. It’s obvious though, we are not all equal in a physical sense.
We are not created physically equal. Our founding fathers never meant we are all physically equal and should expect equal outcomes. “Created equal” was part of a sentence that goes on to say we “have the right to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Implied in that statement is God loves us equally. God gives us to opportunity. It does not mean we should expect equal outcomes as defined by The Government!
Unequal outcomes are not always due to lack of opportunity as many believe. Unequal outcomes are set the moment of our conception. God (nature for the atheists) built us this way. This “unequal” diversity helps mankind survive as the world changes over time. The best rise to the top and they can bring us all along. The “best” depends on current conditions. Sometimes those conditions are man made and sometimes random natural events.
Where people put all faith in government you see failure. Heavy reliance on government is very visible in some communities today. However we see small islands in those same communities where people take personal responsibility and stop blaming others. When that happens prosperity begins to shine through.
Where fathers ignore responsibility for offspring, there is poverty. Where money comes from drugs, the results are death, crime and poverty. Where people settle for government subsistence you see despair. When you see strong faith, a strong family bond and a father present you see growth and prosperity and hope and a path for a brighter future. In communities where government continues to play the leading role you find the worst of the worst, never the best of the best. Government tries to replace fathers, mothers, faith, ethics and your natural moral compass. It can’t.
Consider the message of Martin Luther King. He never asked government to determine the best for people. He said “Let my people Go!” He asked for an equal playing field. He told government to get out of his way. When that happens prosperity has a chance. The moral compass of the people guides them. When government replaces our moral compass we fail.
Nuff said…
