While the American Revolution was not specifically a Christian movement, without the battles for Christian liberty being already fought for centuries prior, and the overwhelming support of those who believed in and sought the same on our shores, the revolution would likely have never occurred. Their support in both the war, and formation of our Declaration of Independence and Constitution, were paramount to the successes of either. Representing the maturation of truly Protestant and or biblically based New Covenant inspired government. Government of and by the people, with individual rights and liberties guaranteed, even and especially concerning religious matters. Since the abuse of citizens in accord with and or alliances with religion, were a major cause of such abuses, observed in recent histories which the forefathers of these United States wished to avoid.
Far from a perfect development though it was, our unique situation of being composed of many different and varied populations with as varied religious, political, cultural, and social views, contributed heavily to the formation of a very tolerant and freedom loving form of government and legislative enactment. Though many of the people themselves, all seeking freedom for themselves, took longer than their written laws to actually embrace and or put into practice the freedoms and tolerance towards others they so eagerly embraced for themselves. Such as is, human nature, apparently.
Time once was, when we were proud of our unity among great diversity. When an ever increasing number of legal and or illegal immigrants came to our country truly seeking freedom, and not just a free ride. This is not to ignore the attitude of many natural born citizens as well, who have come to view our nation and government as a free ride as well, as though such had or has anything to doing with with true freedom. Which above all else, is based upon taking personal responsibility for one's self, family, church or religion, neighbors, towns, states, and country. Contributing to the liberality of all of the same. Not living off of such liberality, as though such blessings of freedom, productivity, and the material blessings resulting from such, simply grows on trees all around us. For the taking. An attitude which never has been, is not now, and never will be sustainable.
As a famous President once said with a small addition from me, "ask not what your or our country can do for you - ask what you can do for our country". Personally, I chalk the greater part of an increasing lack of personal responsibility and cry for what amounts to more government dependence, up to a lack of the knowledge of the high moral teachings and standards of holy scripture.
2 Th 3:6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: 9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. 10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. 13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. 14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
Pro 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. 9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
This is not to say that we should not be liberal, as we most certainly should. Only to say and point out the unsustainable effects of an ever increasing number intending to live off of, and or continually take advantage of others liberality. Which is to eventually create the exact conditions of national poverty, so many come here to escape. There is no such a thing as a free ride. Someone, somewhere, is paying for all those who seek and practice such. Opportunity for success, and successful nations which produce such for multitudes do not grow on trees. Plucking all of the fruit from them, unto financial collapse, hurts everyone and destroys countless future opportunities for prosperous living. Enough said, as I am wondering off topic.
