“The framers of the Constitution recognized the eternal principle that man’s relation to his God is above human legislation and his right of conscience inalienable. Reasoning was not necessary to establish this truth; we are conscious of it in our own bosom. It is this consciousness, which, in defiance
of human laws, has sustained so many martyrs in tortures and flames. They felt that their duty to God was superior to human enactments, and that man could exercise no authority over their consciences. It is an inborn principle which nothing can eradicate.” Congressional Documents, (USA) Serial No.
200, Document No. 271.
Defending Freedom of religion
The principal object of Religion is its obvious regard for the worship of others. Unless there is freedom there can be not real love. God's love exists only in the atmosphere of complete freedom. In fact, Love cannot be forced, or compelled. Only where there is freedom can there be a loving response to a gracious God that He desires.
It may seem weak to allow so much chaos in the universe in the name of freedom. It may seem down right ridiculous to allow murders to live and wipe out so many innocent people rather than just put down any rebellion to a central authority. But God knows that only where He bears absolute sway can there be real peace and safety. Only when people choose to love, choose to be friendly, choose others above themselves can there be the kind of order than is lasting.
God knows that the righteousness that He Himself longs to impart is the only cure for the satanic rebellion that has gripped our earth but soon " .... Everywhere in the land righteousness and justice will be done. Because everyone will do what is right, there will be peace and security forever." (Isaiah 32:16,17)
Religious freedom is a must for our earth for the people of God who are preparing for His coming in the clouds with glory and power. Threats to religious liberty whether political or religious must be strenuously resisted.
We will look at what led to the necessity of this and then the principles upon which which this fundamental protestant principle is founded.
First the History:
It may seem weak to allow so much chaos in the universe in the name of freedom. It may seem down right ridiculous to allow murders to live and wipe out so many innocent people rather than just put down any rebellion to a central authority. But God knows that only where He bears absolute sway can there be real peace and safety. Only when people choose to love, choose to be friendly, choose others above themselves can there be the kind of order than is lasting.
God knows that the righteousness that He Himself longs to impart is the only cure for the satanic rebellion that has gripped our earth but soon " .... Everywhere in the land righteousness and justice will be done. Because everyone will do what is right, there will be peace and security forever." (Isaiah 32:16,17)
Religious freedom is a must for our earth for the people of God who are preparing for His coming in the clouds with glory and power. Threats to religious liberty whether political or religious must be strenuously resisted.
We will look at what led to the necessity of this and then the principles upon which which this fundamental protestant principle is founded.
First the History: