The church must take right ground in regard to politics. Politics are a part of a religion in a country as this, and Christians must do their duty to the country as part of their duty to God. . . . He will bless or curse this nation according to the course Christians take in politics.
- Charles Finney
(Historical note: As a law school student, Finney studied the standard legal text, Blackstone's Law. This text constantly cited the Bible as the basis and authority for U.S. Laws. Through studying the verses on which American law was based, Finney the law student became a Christian. He then became one of the greatest revival evangelists in U.S. history. Finney was also an outspoken opponent of slavery, and a defender of the illegal and lifesaving Underground Railroad that brought liberty and justice to slaves.)
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One additional note: Isn't it ironic that this same Charles Finney served as President of Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, which is now one of the most radically liberal colleges in America. He is spinning in his grave over the miserable condition of that godless institution today. Harvard and Yale and many other colleges were originally Christian institutions. . .
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