Short comment
We must return to the core idea that government's primary function is protection and punishment, not provision.

Comment with Clarity
We must return to the core idea that government's (federal, state and local) primary function is protection (for The People to pursue life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) and punishment (for those who would deprive The People from these pursuits), not provision (by the government to provide what it recognizes as the ideal life, liberty and happiness for The People).

Please notice the capitalization employed in this comment.

We always run into trouble when we try to evaluate the heart (motives) of others. Fundamentally, we are not equipped to do so. However, we have been granted, by our Creator, with a mind that is capable of rational thought. We can observe the fruit (actions) of others and make determinations. I can not say with certainty that President Obama has a devious plan to destroy America. I can certainly say that the “health care” legislation President Obama has pushed through is a fundamental departure from our American way. I can further say that the President’s plan reflects what the vast majority of the world has followed with miserable results. I can even go so far as to say that one of the main reasons for the miserable failure of other...

Government’s Job Description: Protection and Punishment, Not Provision. Without a return to this fundamental truth I am not sure if America can remain the “Land of the free.” We see an increase in government-engineered dependence with each passing generation. It is time for “We the people” to remind ourselves and declare—Government protects and we provide.

While understanding God is actively involved with His creation, I always cringe when I hear people interpret events for God. Elijah’s experience recorded in 1 Kings 19 is apropos to this discussion. Strong wind, violent earthquakes, and raging fire certainly catch our attention, but we need to be listening to the voice of God. God has spoken on this matter. Homosexuality is sin, and God will judge all sin (Jude 1:7, 2 Peter 2:6). We certainly should stand opposed to homosexuality as belligerent sin against God and blight on our culture. But we must also heed the warning of our Lord who says “it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city” who rejects the gospel message of repentance of sin...