As I have been blogging, I have found that more and more my political interests have drifted to my religious views. In fact, most people that have posted have been drawn to moral issues that have an impact on politics. Maybe that is as it should be because politics or elections determine the rules of life and the rewards or punishments.
An important debate centers on the "how" rules or laws are determined. At one end of the spectrum are those who believe in a Supreme Being and they, based on their fear of him (or her if you are a Wiccan) want laws based on divine directives and vote based on this belief. On the other end of the spectrum are those who do not believe in a Higher Power or believe that the Divine is not interested in our affairs, and want laws based on how people "feel" at any given time.
Courts will look to Constitution to interpret laws. Sometimes they even look at the "intent" of the framers and the Constitution. For example, Jefferson's letters have almost risen to the level of the Constitution as far as determining the law on the separation of church and state. "What would Jefferson say about prayer in school?" becomes of utmost importance.
The article you posted from Christianity Today stirs my interest in the possible seeds of revival in America. Hopefully many pastors can interact in the blog world to have the best and lasting effect.
It was interesting to me that when I told one of your team members about my blog and just told him the title, he thought that "Getting Elected Blogline" was just about religion. I wonder if it is?
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As I have been blogging, I have found that more and more my political interests have drifted to my religious views. In fact, most people that have posted have been drawn to moral issues that have an impact on politics. Maybe that is as it should be because politics or elections determine the rules of life and the rewards or punishments.
An important debate centers on the "how" rules or laws are determined. At one end of the spectrum are those who believe in a Supreme Being and they, based on their fear of him (or her if you are a Wiccan) want laws based on divine directives and vote based on this belief. On the other end of the spectrum are those who do not believe in a Higher Power or believe that the Divine is not interested in our affairs, and want laws based on how people "feel" at any given time.
Courts will look to Constitution to interpret laws. Sometimes they even look at the "intent" of the framers and the Constitution. For example, Jefferson's letters have almost risen to the level of the Constitution as far as determining the law on the separation of church and state. "What would Jefferson say about prayer in school?" becomes of utmost importance.
The article you posted from Christianity Today stirs my interest in the possible seeds of revival in America. Hopefully many pastors can interact in the blog world to have the best and lasting effect.
It was interesting to me that when I told one of your team members about my blog and just told him the title, he thought that "Getting Elected Blogline" was just about religion. I wonder if it is?
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