I have a big problem with government. I am for small government, big business, the "american dream" and the traditional family. I believe that God is the supreme ruler of my life and anyone who believes in Him and follows His model of lifestyle will go to Heaven. I also believe that you cannot lose your salvation, however anyone who is truly saved should have a big problem with sin and anyone who engages in it, for if you were truly saved you would turn from your sin and not accept it as a normal.
I cannot stand main stream media, and never watch the news, even if it is so called "Conservative" news. I feel like even they are playing to the masses who believe and hang on their every word just waiting to jump on the next band wagon whether it be against or for something. Conservatives have a problem with this same with Liberals, and because they jump on that band wagon with other believers of the same logic they believe they are more right and their beliefs are more superior to others.
What I am trying to say is that government is not the answer. This country and our Constitution were based on Christian beliefs however this is not a Christian government, nor is the Constitution a Christian document. The founding fathers were wanting a free country with ultimate freedom to believe whatever we wanted to what ever that would be not just Christianity. They did not want just one belief to reign supreme over any other one. They wanted to live their life without the influence of big government telling them what they could and could not do. They believed that the only person we should ever have to answer to is God. He is the supreme being and the only one who can and should judge what we do. They also felt that big government solely ruling over a person was evil, should never be in just one person or one group hands and that it should never influence the church nor should the church influence government.
They saw government as a necessary evil but should only be composed of the people by the people. Our motto of "in God we trust" was not added to paper money until the 1957 and the pledge of allegiance did not say the words "under God" until 1954 that is nearly 200 years after the writing of the Constitution. Both of these would not have happened if the founding fathers were still around. They felt that a free country should not have one singular religious statement and this country should not have only one established religion. They felt that Christianity was a personal choice and you can not have that kind of influence in a "free" government. Which is why they came up with the first 10 amendments:
1. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
2. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
3. No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner; nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
4. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
5. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself; nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
6. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed; which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor; and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
7. In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise reexamined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of common law.
8. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
9. The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
10. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
As a Libertarian this is what I believe:
I believe: that a person has a personal right to believe in whatever they what too.
I believe: that a person has a personal right to live there own life without the influence of other people.
I believe:that the only person we should ever have to answer to or be influence by is God but this is a personal choice and I respect that .
I believe: in the traditional family, but we should never be given the opportunity to vote on a law that would state otherwise.
I believe: that government is to big, and to many people depend on it.
I believe: that people have a personal right to live their life in freedom as long as that freedom does not physically harm others, nor trump others beliefs.
I believe: in traditional values and morals but these should not be forced on anyone.
I believe: the only correct and real belief is in God and the Bible but refuse to use the words I'm right and you are wrong because God said so, that is just childish and proves nothing. Being a Christian, I have faith not proof that I am right in my beliefs so using the argument of "Because God said so, the Bible said it, or I'm right because I believe in God" is useless and pointless because I live by faith which cannot be proven by any measure of a man. A man who has no faith will never understand the concept of faith so why argue, this is annoying and does nothing but anger people. If you want to win an argument when it comes to the natural right versus a God given right of a person, first have the right information, but also have a logical point, living by faith deifies logic, non-believers and believers alike need to understand this fact.
And lastly, I FIRMLY believe in the first, second, ninth, and tenth amendments.
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