Recently I came under attack for my political beliefs. It is something I have experienced in the past and I am prepared for more as I continue on in my path.. But a few things were mentioned in reeference to my political views in regards to the scriptures.. This is what my blog will cover.
First I urge you to read The Constitution—A Glorious Standard By President Ezra Taft Benson
I guess for me you could say that my spiritual journey began with my political.. I had very weak faith in God.. The more absorbed I got in the founding fathers and the documents they wrote the stronger my faith became. I think it is nearly impossible to read about them and not share in their testimony of Heavenly Father.
I agree we must be subject to our government. I do not believe we must sit idly by as unjust laws are passed.. There is a system in place to challenge those.. As I posted in a previous blog, in regards to marriage, I do not feel the government has any position other than recognizing a church ordinance.. not administering them. Many of my fellow Christians appealed their states in show of support of laws on this matter.. The same happens in matters of abortion.. We have been battling the federal legality of the murder of unborn babies for nearly 4 decades. Because its legal and you are subject to those laws does that mean you just allow them to be? The same goes for other laws such as taxes, health care, regulation personal agency and so forth. Just because man has made it "legal" does that mean we do not stand up and change what has been wronged?
I have not read all the scriptures written.. But I have yet to find where Jesus taught us to take from those who have to give to those who need.. His message was for our own sacrifice.. for us to take what is ours and give to those who need. That is what defines charity.
In the talk I posted, he referenced a point I make often. If we are endowed our rights by our creator, then how can man take them away? We cannot give and take what we do not have power over. Our government can only grant privileges, via, We The People, those privileges can be granted and taken away. We do not have a federal right to vote, we do not have the right to drive, we do not have the right to education. These are privileges we are granted. They can be taken away.
So how do we recognize what is a right? Fundamental rights are rights everyone can claim without forcing servitude of others. Education, Health care, etc can only be funded and staffed by the service of another.. If there is not "another" then the right ceases to exist, or in the least, exists in a limited form, not available to all. That by default makes it a false right.
I feel it is our duty to protect our constitution. It is irresponsible to sit by and let the adversary take over our country. We must take action. Dieter F. Uchtdorf said in one of his talks, "Discipleship is not a spectator sport."
"We cannot expect to experience the blessings of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, 'spectator discipleship' is a preferred if not a primary way of worshiping."
The same can be said for political activity. We cannot expect to experience the blessings of liberty if we are not willing to play an active role in defending it.
