Arminianism

[JIM]

I am going to say something here that may well get me barred from the forum. I hope not. The recent interview of Texas AG Paxton by Tucker Carlson is presented here:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1704665052031172641

I believe that it presents the reason and the way that this country is being destroyed. Although it is not discussed in the video, I believe what is demonstrated in the video is the result of a national departure from a commitment to the fundamental Judeo-Christian values that was the basis for founding of the United States and for its success up until recent times. Those Judeo-Christian values derive directly from the Bible of the living God. Thus adherence to those values requires that a significant majority of the US citizens are recognizably practicing Jews or Christians.

We really need to quit worrying about whether Calvinism, Arminianism, Roman Catholicism, or any other Bible-based -Isms are "Christian Systems" and worry instead about the steady abandonment of any and all Bible-based -Isms.

Having said all of that, I must admit, that I do not know what the solution is or whether there even is a practical solution. I can posit a solution, but I have no idea of how to administer such a solution.

And with that I hope of have not offended any here too deeply.

 

[John Bauer]

I believe that [this interview] presents the reason and the way that this country is being destroyed. Although it is not discussed in the video, I believe what is demonstrated in the video is the result of a national departure from a commitment to the fundamental Judeo-Christian values that was the basis for founding of the United States and for its success up until recent times. Those Judeo-Christian values derive directly from the Bible of the living God. Thus adherence to those values requires that a significant majority of the US citizens are recognizably practicing Jews or Christians.

As expressed by one of the founding fathers of the United States, John Adams, civil government cannot contend with "human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge or gallantry would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution is designed only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for any other." He believed that "it is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand."

As an aside, are you familiar with The Steve Deace Show podcast? Your post is speaking his love language. That podcast is the most unapologetically Christian political talk show I have ever heard. Everything is discussed in the context of the gospel and the glory of God. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is number one on my list.