
A view of mankind as fallen meant that a government must be created that took this into account and whose very structure limited the power of any one part, lest that power grow and take over, devolving into tyranny.
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. —Ephesians 4:2-5
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Golden Triangle of Freedom
Freedom Virtue Faith Freedom
3 Branches of U.S. Government
Legistaltive
Executive
Judicial
2020 PARTY PLATFORMS
DEMOCRAT
Abortion
Pro-Choice
Marriage
Silent on marriage
Jerusalem
Matter for final negotiations
Religious Liberty
Separation of church & state
Voter ID
Fewer ID laws
Public School Restrooms
Access based on gender identity
Public School Sex Ed
LGBTQ+ sex ed essential
School Choice
Oppose private school vouchers
Economy
Shared prosperity
REPUBLICAN
Abortion
Pro-Life
Marriage
One man & one woman
Jerusalem
Eternal capital of Israel
Religious Liberty
Supports religious liberty
Voter ID
Required
Public School Restrooms
Shared restrooms dangerous
Public School Sex Ed
Teach abstinence till marriage
School Choice
Will fight for school choice
Economy
Prosperity thru self-discipline
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Discussion Questions
1. A wise, benevolent dictator can implement, alter and cancel plans instantly, thus making a dictatorship very efficient. So why would living under such a dictatorship be far worse than a slower, gridlocked republic like ours?
2. Although the Bible says we are born with an evil nature, some people believe mankind is naturally good. Which of these beliefs seems more consistent with your own observations and why? How did this issue influence our founding fathers?
3. George Whitefield changed the world. What was his message? What is yours?