Aspirations of a People

It is sad, very sad to me, that large numbers of people want to make the United States into a theocracy. They believe our government was founded upon Christian principles and deserves to be returned to those same principles. (As if these principles they so glibly recite were original to Christianity, they weren’t/aren’t!) They also believe that the Constitution was written as a Christian document. (It wasn’t!) And, it is expected by these same people that somehow the Red Hats will win out over Blue in the end, that they will take over the U.S. and remake it into some kind of blustering 24-hour non-stop rally akin to a has-been President’s banquet of misdeeds and lies.


The story is constantly being re-written. Its the story of the government takeover, the reinstallation of Trump as President and the ouster, and as some desire, execution, of all federal employees elected through the Democratic and Liberal processes. There was the supposed takeover designated March 4 and then the reasons for January 6 and the failed Trump Presidential run for a second term. Now, he is President in secret. (I didn’t make that up!) He is still touted to be the Lord’s choice. Yes, I heard it myself from a qualified evangelist. He is running a major part of the U.S., even as I write this he is said to be in control. Believe it or not! There are people who really do believe this stuff and are announcing publicly that they would lay down their life for the cause. I tell ya… Watch for new timetables when prophetic pronouncements are cast aside in light of their collapse.


This failed man, in every category it seems, sits back and watches the carnival like a mad man who faces potential jailtime for, you name it, seems he’s done it. And yet, the adoring crowds salivate in his presence as if he were a resurrected hog on a spit. For the anti-trumpers, it is beyond understanding. It is diabolical. No one seems to get it right because the message keeps changing. All of this is a good reminder for those of us who lean left as to how precious our democracy is and just how difficult it can be to keep it energized and relevant. Don’t give in, don’t cross swords (It’s not worth it.), and don’t give up!


About Ed Anderson

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I am "non-religious", not an atheist as some suppose, since after reading what I have written many wonder if I believe in "God", I just don't have a name for the concept, "God", nor do I have an origination story or theological mystery tour to stretch your faith. (I have no proof of what I believe and I wonder if my belief in "God" is supportable as I have increasing doubts.) I just can't accept an inflexible point of view that says, "I know what you need, and I know what you should know and here it is, you can have it too." Religionists present yet another obstacle to finding "truth" as they claim to have succeeded exclusively in finding it. Having been a part of the religious scene for years it is clear to me how easily duped we are to believe in something we have no proof of, has caused an abundance of divisions, and "territorialized" people into believers and non-believers. Furthermore, my belief in "God" equates to the larger perspective which includes an awareness of "God" in everything. I speculate at times whether or not consciousness is "God" So, my belief in "God" does not necessarily match up to the Christian/Judaeo tradition of a being existing somewhere in the beyond or in one's "heart". If there is a "God" he/she/it could be anywhere and in anything. Though I believe in God, it is not a belief in the God of Scripture. Too many “holes” in Scripture to satisfy my inquiring mind. It may indeed point me in the right direction but I find it not only unreliable but full of plagiaristic thought and re-writing of some of history’s interesting solutions. I much prefer to trust the minds of men and women who conjecture on the basis of what we now know of our universe than those men and women who trust the minds of ancient spiritual guides who, in turn, contributed to a book allegedly “inspired” by God. It is all unprovable, either side of this argument, but I prefer to invest most of my thinking in current ideas rather than those that show little support in logic. Do I hear an "Amen"? View all posts by Ed Anderson

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