One Guy's Viewpoint

One State Under God

Texas has a new phrase added to our pledge, one state under God. The bill making this change had almost worked its way through the legislature when I first learned it had been proposed. Apparently Gov. Perry signed it into law forthwith. I wanted to send my lawmakers a warning but it was too late.

This seems to be one of those feel good, no responsibility things legislators pass from time to time. But does God view it this way? In officially placing ourselves, Texas and Texans, "under God" we're officially accepting God's authority over us. We are saying we're his people, which is fine by me. But God expects and rewards obedience from his people, and at the same time allows them to bear the consequences that stem from disobedience. Is this pledge addition going to inspire Texans to obey more diligently? If not, what are the consequences? I'd say if we're going to draw no nearer to God, we probably would have been better off leaving the pledge alone.

And just who is our God? We had better know for sure. The Federal pledge has had a similar phrase for over fifty years, and our leaders in Washington don't have a clue any more. President Bush recently said that God and Allah were one and the same. Really?

The United States Senate recently had a Hindu and the gazillion gods which are no gods that he represents offer the opening prayer. Who or what was expected to provide the guidance that day?

Is God blessing the U.S.A. these days? Well, doubtless, because God is merciful, we're receiving better than we deserve. Still, we're fast becoming a nation that's no nation because of our worship of multiculturalism. We're giving away our birthright without a mess of pottage anywhere in sight.

posted by Burt @ 9:22 AM