I feel like I've been warming up a little bit to this and haven't REALLY said anything substantive yet. This one won't actually say much either. :-) BUT, I want to try to get down some stuff that's been rattling around in my head before it rattles right out.
I haven't filled out the blog's description yet because I haven't totally fleshed it out yet. But here's a few things I do know:
- I am a Christian and a conservative and love politics and current events.
- I want to do more than just talk about stuff, though. I'm really hoping that through vigorous debate and discussion, minds can be moved and people can go into action.
- Up front, I want to say that I am interested in and will be attempting to influence people - I want to make a difference in people's lives.
- In the process, I'm hoping to sharpen and clarify my own views on things as well.
- I'm most interested in the interaction between the Church and the State. Where are the boundaries? What is appropriate? What is not?
- I'm deeply concerned about the direction of this country and it's underlying culture. I feel like I can't just passively watch anymore - I've got to do something. I want to be a part in returning the culture to a place where, as a nation, God is honored.
- I'm totally open to debating the particulars of any given issue, but I'm personally more interested in one or two levels deeper than that -fundamental presuppositions that inform people's views. It's my goal to identify and speak on that level as much as possible.
Well, that's a start at least. Hopefully, this will give me and you some fodder for meaningful discussion.
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In the hope of, as you said, uncovering fundamental views - in your mind, what would it look like if, as you said, our culture changed so that, as a nation, we were honoring God?
(not direct quotes due to not being on that page anymore)
To me, there are a few obvious things that would outwardly manifest themselves: allowing prayer in school again, public figures being able to talk about their faith openly, the horror of abortion being seen for what it is, allowing religious expression without the fear of a lawsuit, etc. Another big area is the media. Our movies, music, and TV shows are vulger, explicit, violent. God and those who belive in God are mocked. These are a few examples off the top of my head. These outward signs come from a basic change in heart on a national level. Basically, I think the underlying moral foundation has been eroded significanlty and that needs to be restored.
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