Some might label me unpatriotic because I feel it necessary to point out a
fundamental flaw in the reasoning of the many Christians who want to see
the
10 Commandments displayed in government institutions. Although my purpose
is
not to argue the details of why this nation was founded, I do believe that
the United States plays a pivotal and wonderful role in God's plan of
salvation. As such, I love this nation as the gift from God that it is. My
heart always soars with joy when I hear our national anthem.
Yet whether or not "Christian" leaders established this country as a
"Christian" nation is not the issue. Of course, the ideals of Christianity
and Judaism should be the moral compass that guides the hearts of our
leaders. Christianity offers freedom to every human being, just as the
United States has a strong record of fighting for freedom throughout the
world.
However, I don't think America is responsible for spreading God's
end-time message to the world. Rather, America is here to protect His
church, so she can take the gospel to every people and nation. I believe
this is why America has acquired such undisputable power, unprecedented in
the history of the world. Its economical and political influence protects
God's last-day church from tyrant governments and unwanted political
intervention, enabling it to freely spread the good news to people all
around the world. God would surely bless such a nation.
Some Christians boldly claim that they want the Commandments
displayed
as a way to get God back into America, in addition to prayer in schools
and
in Congress. But is that really safe Is the government the right power to
tell us what is right and wrong morally Surely we are blessed that our
laws
reflect the basic principles of God's Commandments; that's a very real
comfort to even non-Christians. But by separating church and state, we are
assured that no religious power will have the authority to override the
conscience of those who might believe otherwise, suppressing the religious
beliefs of another church. Yet well-meaning but misguided Christians who
want to smash the wall of separation of church and state will turn the
blessings of this country on their head and lead America into a terrible
disaster.
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