MARRIAGE REVIVAL IS THE ANSWER

When I read the news accounts of the fall of Elliot Spitzer and the infidelity of the new governor, as well as the other stories that re-surfaced about immorality in our culture like New Jersey Governor McGreevey "coming out of the closet,” and others, and the negative consequences that accompany such behavior, I realized there was one common denominator, a root cause for all this chaos: the devaluation of the institution of marriage. If these men had valued the institution of marriage, they would have been less likely to pursue such destructive lifestyles. They would have understood that,

" Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.” -Hebrews 13:4

This is the very reason we, at the Marriage and Family Savers Institute, have devoted ourselves to the fight to preserve marriage. You see, there are far-reaching implications that go beyond the pursuit of our own personal happiness. I would even go so far as to say that most of the societal dysfunction in our nation is rooted in the failure of the institution of marriage. One of the very purposes of marriage is to control men! That might sound somewhat crass and simplistic to the intellectual elites of our day, but it is nevertheless true. Where the institution of marriage has been devalued and considered common, instead of revered as a holy institution, you find every kind of immorality and social disorder. Men –and women- are out of control!

One can trace the history of the decline of the institution of marriage beginning with no fault divorce laws in the early 70s and see a corresponding decline in societal order to this very day.

Rather than cursing the darkness, however, we must work together to light a candle by elevating the institution of marriage back to its rightful place in our society, beginning in our own homes. “Marriage should be honored by all –by all! Let’s start a movement by taking marriage seriously. Let’s reject easy divorce, cohabitation and the redefining of marriage by gay rights activists, and let’s hold up marriage as God intended it to be: sacred and holy. Let’s work to keep it undefiled beginning in our own marriages, and talking it up with our neighbors and friends. Let’s start a cultural revival first in our own hearts, then in our marriages, and I guarantee, we will see a national revival of order, peace and prosperity and a renewed American spirit. And our children, and theirs will thank us for it. How about it?

Obama's Words Reveal His Character

Barak Obama recently told a crowd in Pennsylvania that he didn’t want his daughters to be “punished” with a baby if they made a “mistake.”
What does this statement reveal about Obama? First of all, anyone who would equate a baby with “punishment” obviously has no sense of the intrinsic value of every human life, and sees that life only in a utilitarian sense. In other words, a baby can be a gift or a punishment according to the judgment of the adults in control. With this line of thinking, one may see an elderly relative as “punishment” for adult children who didn’t plan adequately for their parents’ old age, and may subsequently feel justified in terminating their lives. This is the same ideology that has produced some of the most terrible genocidal horrors in world history.

Secondly, teaching his daughters that they can get an abortion if they get pregnant will lead to less resistance to the temptation of pre-marital sex. After all, If we make a “mistake” it can be fixed.

In this one statement Obama reveals an evil ideology, poor parental skills and unsound judgment. We need more than that to lead the greatest nation on the face of the earth.

THE FATE OF A NATION

In November some Americans will go to the polls to choose who will steer this country for the next four, and possibly eight years. More importantly, we will choose one of two lifestyles for the next generation -Liberty or Socialism.

This is, in fact, the fundamental difference between the two political parties: Liberty and Socialism.

If either of the Democrats wins the presidency we will see the Chief Executive of the nation steering us into socialism with plans for larger government doing more for the people (therefore, the people doing less.) Hillary Clinton calls it “Shared prosperity with shared responsibility.

Listen to her own words as she gave a speech in Manchester, New Hampshire, May 29, 2007, outlining what she called her "progressive vision to aid the middle class [and] address rising income inequality." Here are her exact words, in context:

It's time for a new beginning, for an end to government of the few, by the few and for the few, time to reject the idea of an "on your own" society and to replace it with shared responsibility for shared prosperity. I prefer a "we're all in it together" society.

She rejects the idea of an “on your own” society. In other words, she rejects individual liberty that offers the freedom to succeed and necessarily implies the freedom to fail. That is simply the nature and essence of liberty. The Marxist idea of “shared responsibility for shared prosperity” was tried in the Soviet Union and it didn’t work. It requires control of the population and thus a loss of liberty. For example, the Clinton Health Plan requires the participation of everyone. By force of law you will be required to participate in a national health care plan whether you want to or not. That is not liberty; That is government control or totalitarianism.

About our free market system, the system that has produced the most prosperous society on the face of the earth, she said,

“Now, there is no greater force for economic growth than free markets, but markets work best with rules that promote our values, protect our workers and give all people a chance to succeed.”

In other words, “free” markets must be controlled by government to promote “our” values, etc. Well, free markets that are controlled are no longer free. Look at the failed Soviet Union if you want to see what a controlled economy produces. Even The Chinese are now freeing up more of their economy because they realize the fallacy of a “managed” economy. A true free market philosophy affirms the role of government as being limited to providing the atmosphere in which markets may thrive, rather than trying to manage the market to make it thrive. The very essence of a free market system is freedom from government control, even if you do call it “management.”

ABOUT BARAK OBAMA

Barak Obama certainly does represent “change.” But I’m not sure the kind of change he has in mind is one that our children will benefit from. Besides his big government solutions that would effectively put underprivileged blacks and whites on the government plantation, it is questionable whether or not he will advocate for the good of the American people, or for the good of Africa.

He has known “friendly” associations with anti-American extremists, and his wife said she was never proud of America until her husband had a chance to run for President.

Looking at all the circumstantial evidence, one could reasonably surmise that the change they want is for a different America. His presidency may, in fact, represent a coup by a radical left wing African socialist-nationalist.

This is what he believes as a member of Trinity United Church as represented on the church web site:

"An unabashedly black congregation with a non-negotiable commitment to Africa . "An African people, 'true to our native land, the mother continent, the
cradle of civilization."

If he tries to separate himself from his church’s doctrines, then he can only be categorized as a hypocrite and a liar, because the word non-negotiable leaves no doubt that this is one of the foundational tenets of this church and those who would be members must ascribe to this belief. Remember, it’s “non-negotiable.” It is uncharacteristic of a Christian Church to claim allegiance to any nation or continent, since we are members of the Kingdom of God, however this church clearly promotes the supremacy of Africa, and makes no mention of the United States. Could there be reasonable doubt as to where Obama’s allegiance may lie? I think so.

We are not advocating for or against the election of any person or political party. We are simply trying to provoke citizens to think so they can make intelligent decisions at the voting booth. It just may be that Americans want to try socialism, in which case they should vote for Clinton. They may want an African nationalist at the helm, in which case they should vote for Obama. After all, ours is a government of the people. The masses have been hoodwinked before. There is a reason why our founding fathers opted for a democratic republic instead of a pure democracy. They understood how the masses can be easily swayed by a charismatic personality, or by the enticement of self interests.

Next November’s election will be the most important in my lifetime. It will set the direction for this nation for the next generation. Will it be liberty, or socialism? The choice will be ours. I pray, we as a people, will make the right one. Get out and vote, and encourage others to fulfill their responsibility to their country as part of their responsibility to God.

Third Party a Possibility

I was glad to hear that Dr. James Dobson and other Christian leaders recently met and agreed that if the Republicans further abandon their core values and nominate a pro-abortion candidate to run for President, they would consider supporting a third party candidate who would adequately reflect the values we have always stood for, presumably, even if it means losing the 2008 election to the Democrats. The next day I heard Sean Hannity on his radio show express concern, and posing the question, “If the choice was between Hillary and Guliani who else could you vote for but Guliani?” His view, though it makes perfect political sense, demonstrates his limited frame of reference, and his inability to see that there is much more at stake than even the future of this great country. Let me share two important reasons why Christians must be prepared to support a third part candidate if the Republicans abandon core principles, such as the right to life.

First of all, many Christians like myself, cannot vote for a pro-choice candidate as a matter of conscience. If we believe that our vote is contributing to the murder of children, that would make us accomplices to murder. For me, personally, nothing can compensate for knowingly contributing to baby killing. I cannot, in good conscience, have any part in promoting a national policy of genocide toward babies.

Secondly, we realize that if Democrats win the election, it really will not be the end of the world. (That will come when the Father says it’s time.) However, things may have to get worse in this nation, if there is any chance of them ever becoming better. The Church has been complacent and unwilling to venture out into the culture to make a difference. If ungodly forces rise to power there may very well be dire times ahead, and this may compel the Church to rise up to be the Church Christ intended, or we may very well become the Atheist Socialist nation many are seeking to establish today.

We do not know what the future holds for America. We only know that America’s past has been a record of greatness, because we have been one nation under God. We also know that as historian Alexis DeTouqueville told us, “If America ever ceases to become good she will cease to become great.” My consolation is that no matter who is President, Jesus Christ will still be King of Kings, and He will still be in control.

It may very well be time for a new party, even if it means losing a term or two to more ungodly powers. Times may have to get worse, before they can be better.

Nevertheless, my encouragement to believers is to vote your conscience. Never make that -or any other decision- out of a motive of fear. Fear is the power of Satan, just as faith is the power of God. Put your faith in Him who holds governments on His shoulders, and vote in a way that standing before His throne you can, with good conscience, say “Father, I did my best,” remembering also the words of one of our founding fathers, John Quincy Adams, who reminds us that “Duty is ours; results are God’s.”