American Exceptionalism

Jim Wallis is a Liberal, Progressive, Humanist, masquerading as a Christian. His theological views decry his pedigree: that of a Christian Pastor.

Jim Wallis founded and edits the leftwing "Christian" magazine: Sojourners. He is a Democratic Party Operative, an apologist for communist atrocities in Cambodia and Vietnam, a dedicated foe of capitalism and uses The Bible to call for large central government aid to the poor, according to www.discoverthenetworks.org.

Jim Wallis embraces the Occupy Wall Street crowd, insisting they are the 99% who stand with Jesus. In a recent speech Wallis said 'American exceptionalism is a heresy. It's not true and it's very dangerous." [Lifetree Cafe]

American exceptionalism is the notion and worldview that the U.S., as a nation, is unique in its creation and accomplishments.

So the question is: Who's Right? Who's Wrong?

Consider these realities and tell me what nation in the history of mankind compares favorably with the U.S.

Settled by men and women escaping from religious persecution, seeking a land where they could worship in peace.

Settlers, many of whom, came with the expressed purpose of evangelizing the native inhabitants.

Establishing a government respective of the individual rights of it's citizens.

Establishing a nation where The Law is King -- no one is above the law.

A currency established upon the biblical principle of a 'just weight and measure.'

Judges who wear clerical garb

Laws rooted in The Bible and English Common Law: Marriage, Divorce, Fornication, Sodomy and 'Blue Laws'

Legal oaths taken on the Bible

A preamble to the Constitution that recognizes our God-given existence and rights

A Bill of Rights that first establishes the right of religious speech and gatherings

Chaplains and prayers offered in the Halls of Congress

Bibles distributed to soldiers during the Revolutionary War, BY THE CONGRESS!

Reverence for the dead -- rather than burning their bodies

Tax exemption for Churches and religious organizations.

Where in all the world do you find such a country? Where in all the world do you find a country that has accomplished as much and given as much to the world and to mankind than these United States of America?

Exceptional? Look up the word in your dictionary. It will show you a picture of this country!

The Progressives have hijacked our culture and want to throw our history down the 'memory hole.' They use hyberbole and caricatures to do it. Is / Was America a Christian Nation? No! Was America founded on biblical principles? Yes! Is our exceptionalism rooted in our founding principles? Yes!

The Jim Wallis's of this world consider American Exceptionalism racist and intolerant. Americans consider it our heritage and we're proud of it!

That we are not what we once were. That we have a lot to answer for. That we didn't always do right or do it in the right way, is a testimony to mans' natural tendencies. But history will record that Americans tried.

Don't let the Jim Wallis's of this world take that away from us.

How Do You Define Racism?

We watched and listened, last week, to pundits and pols, as they wiggled and squirmed around the issue of racism. Sparked by the Professor Gates issue and our President's response. The question is, however, what constitutes racism?

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, racism is: a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race. But how can that be possible when all human beings are of the same "Race?"

Ah, here's the problem: we have re-defined the word racism to suit our circumstance and perhaps to exaggerate something which is completely normal. People groups DO exhibit unique traits and characteristics. But, maybe we're really looking at something else and simply calling it racism.

What about bigotry? Merriam-Webster defines a bigot as: a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially: one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance.

So, what's the difference? Well, one is a political "club" used to beat people over the head for fun or profit. The other is immoral. But we can't talk about morality because everyone's morality is different. What's right for you may not be right for me, according to the post-modern, secularist.

So, we're stuck with "racism." This idea is more social than moral and we can drag it out whenever we need it in order to defend poor behavior or attack our enemies.

Professor Gates exhibited bigotry. He assumed that because the men at his door were police officers that they were simply out to give him a hard time or intimidate him because he was black. Isn't that what all police officers do?

The fact that he and another man used their shoulder to break down a door, in order to gain access, then showed a Harvard University ID, which did not have the address of that house on it was not apparently a suspicious enough event, in the mind of this PhD. When the officer wanted more information and to come inside, to make sure everything was as it was being presented, Professor Gates shouted "Racist!" He also began insulting the officer and making a ruckus on the lawn, constituting a Public Disturbance [as opposed to a disturbance in his own home].

That should have worked. It usually does. Al Sharpton thought it was sufficient. Even the president of the United States weighed in on Professor Gates' side.

But, alas, the facts were on the officer's side. What a surprise! You mean not all men and women in blue are bigoted? You mean we can no longer paint them all with the same brush?

What, then, are we to do when the police catch us in suspicious circumstances?

We could try cooperating, like ordinary citizens instead of expressing a bigoted attitude. That would be the Christian thing to do. And, if you're not a Christian, it would be the polite thing to do.

We may even start getting along.