Volume 46   Number 5                                                            January 2004

If a government representative has religious beliefs of some sort, he or she is watched very closely by those who demand that person keep their religious convictions separate from their actions. This is not only ludicrous, but it is impossible. All of us have certain motives from our heart that sets our priorities and steer our lives. These motives come from what we believe-They come from our religion as I discussed in my earlier article. It is truly impossible for us to keep them separate.

Now, what many who insist on this false demand believe, is that it is okay for them to impress their belief system upon the rest of us. The difference is that they do not call it a belief system. The truth is that they can call it what they will, but they do have a belief system, and this system is their religion. It is what guides their lives. Their belief system may demand there is no God, or they may insist on their beliefs as "facts" regarding the earth or science, but this belief system is still a religion. As a belief system they are allowing their religion to influence our culture and our society. The false premise is that they insist that those who have admitted "religious convictions" not allow their beliefs to influence public policy while they themselves are allowed to push their agendas free from the supposed stigma of religion.

With these thoughts in mind-What is wrong with a person who believes a child is a gift from the Lord who does not wish to allow that same child to be murdered in the womb? Yes, that person may have religious beliefs that motivate their judgment, but so does the opposite belief. Why is it right for another who demands it be a choice to allow murdering that same child? Aren't their beliefs motivating their convictions? Why is it wrong for a person who admits a religious belief that believes homosexuality is an abomination and should be outlawed by a society not be allowed to affect public policy, but why is it allowed for another person who will not admit religious beliefs think it a good thing?

Again, the inconsistency arises from a lack of understanding of what religion is. Religion is a belief system that motivates our priorities and actions. Our religion may arise from our worship of the Lord of Heaven, or it may arise from our worship of a false god of wood or stone. It may arise from our worship of an idea, philosophy, or lifestyle. But whatever it arises from it is still religion.

Why am I writing these thoughts? I am not trying to change our society nor am I trying to affect public policy. I only wish for you as true worshippers of the Lord to not be duped by those in the world who insist you have no right to make righteous judgments, for you do. This right is not given by men nor even this country of ours. This right comes from the Lord of Heaven. The source of the one true and holy religion-The worship of His Son, Jesus the Christ.