I had an opportunity to hear David Barton, an author, American Historian and founder of www.WallBuilders.com , presented "Religion & Politics, The Myth of Separation of Church and State" this evening in Vandalia, Ohio. He presented a persuasive message on the very significant role that Christians and the Judeo-Christian bible played in the founding of our country.
Much is made of the fact that Thomas Jefferson was not an evangelical Christian, but a Deist. However, the vast majority of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were strong God-fearing bible-believing true Christians. In fact, 24 of the original signer held seminary degrees! Facts like these do not fit the secular humanist vision of America and are kept in the closet of our public schools, hidden from the students of America. Barton closed his presenation with the following quote referring to our civic duties, including our responsibility to elect moral and upright representatives.
Consider well the important trust . . . which God . . . [has] put into your hands. . . . To God and posterity you are accountable for [your rights and your rulers]. . . . Let not your children have reason to curse you for giving up those rights and prostrating those institutions which your fathers delivered to you. . . . [L]ook well to the characters and qualifications of those you elect and raise to office and places of trust. . . . Think not that your interests will be safe in the hands of the weak and ignorant; or faithfully managed by the impious, the dissolute and the immoral. Think not that men who acknowledge not the providence of God nor regard His laws will be uncorrupt in office, firm in defense of the righteous cause against the oppressor, or resolutly oppose the torrent of iniquity. . . . Watch over your liberties and privileges - civil and religious - with a careful eye. - Matthias Burnett, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Norwalk, An Election Sermon, Preached at Hartford, on the Day of the Anniversary Election, May 12, 1803.
David Barton is a very effective speaker. His presentation was captivating. He encouraged all Values Voters, regadless of party affilitation, to be sure to vote ion November 7, 2006 just as they did in 2004, when they made a real difference in the outcome of the election.
Phil Burress of the Ciizens for Community Action also encouraged all registered voters to vote as well as to study the candidates and the issues. One source he recommended was www.OhioElectionCentral.com, which is a voters gude comparing candidates answers on key issues. He also stated that Ohio did not need more vice and urged Values Voters to reject Issue 3.
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