[TheRealThing]

u mad bro?

I have just as much at stake as you - I just choose not to worry about things as much

And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?
Matthew 6:27

I'm sorry it irks you that I don't take the time to read your posts...
but whether or not we have universal health care, $10.00/gallon gas, or whatever may happen - Jesus is still coming back

I'm at peace no matter what the supreme court rules

Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I'm not even close to being mad. That's the thing about the written word, how it sounds in your mind as you write, potentially becomes the exact opposite of what you intended when the text is read by others, I appologize for the confusion. :biggrin: I agree with your conclusions, and I agree with RealVille's take on the sovereignty of God.

I do believe it's incumbent on the church to call out sin. So, even though the health care issue may be just another argument to some, it smacks of socialism to me. As to some of the other issues we have debated on here, such as gay rights and abortion rights, God expects his church to call it out for what it is, and not white wash or compromise the truth. When one puts himself in that position there are going to be people who feel ill will for him.

As far as faith in the Lord to provide for us is concerned, like you, I'm at peace. That's not the issue. Our ship of state has sprung a few leaks of late, some larger than others, but when taken all together we are barely maintaining nuetral buoyancy. See, the way I see it, safeguarding our national freedom is a 24/7---365 undertaking. I believe the redefinition of what American law means, along with the sweeping "fundamental transformation" promised by the Obama administration will likely eventually lead to the 'sinking' of our already laboring ship of state. I have asked the question on a number of occasions in the past and I'll ask again, why change a system which, by any definition is the envy of the world?

At any rate, we are still called upon to be good strewards, of what the Lord has blessed us with. Therefore, debate is necessary to expose the dangers afoot. And patriotism and sacrifice are necessary to maintain our freedom. What I believe is emanating from the dems is something else. The petty concerns of the special interest groups are usurping the essence of America's strength, the "common good." Their champions are the dems who have sworn to uphold the constitution and to protect the people of this land from all threats foreign and domestic. They are supposed to represent all Americans, not just ethnics or their pet social groups.