tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post116291121818088430..comments2023-09-26T05:08:11.190-05:00Comments on Rick's Reflections: It's Election DayRick Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203445347348671817noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1162955024481566402006-11-07T21:03:00.000-06:002006-11-07T21:03:00.000-06:00I certainly don't think we are a favored nation in...I certainly don't think we are a favored nation in God's eyes but also don't have issue with celebrating the fact that we can speak freely about God in our country and that during history, many of our forefathers did give consideration to God.<BR/><BR/>As for as benevolence, I'm sure we give a lot but don't think I give nearly enough. It seems I remember reading about some Christians that sold what they had to help others. I'm a little too comfortable with my possessions and based on what I've seen in other countries, think I can freely say that it is endemic across our country.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606199377889821435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1162950779322639782006-11-07T19:52:00.000-06:002006-11-07T19:52:00.000-06:00I do believe the world is generally better off bec...I do believe the world is generally better off because there is the USA, but I echo the sentiment that the USA is not God's nation as it is often interpreted. Many of our founding fathers were not quite so "Christian" in ideology or behavior as they are often depicted. <BR/><BR/>I am thankful that I am an American and have the privileges that come with my citizenship, but far too often we seem to have forgotten that what we have are priveleges and along with these privileges come responsibilities.<BR/><BR/>I also personally believe that the best government is the monarchy where Jesus is the King, but unfortunately, all the world does not hail Him as King. But there again, Jesus' kingdom is admittedly not of this world. So, in terms of man made government, I guess democracy is pretty much as good as it gets.<BR/><BR/>While we are probably the most benevolent nation in the world in terms of actual dollars, I would question how we do in terms of percentages of gross income or net assets. We may be higher than I think in terms of percentages since many of the other industrialized countries have extremely high tax burdens, but I bet the citizens of the so called "third world" countries often are more benevolent in terms how much they sacrifice to help others.<BR/><BR/>I do pray that God will bless America, but not the same way that many hope we will be blessed!:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958802674036850912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1162938070061539652006-11-07T16:21:00.000-06:002006-11-07T16:21:00.000-06:00When my nation falls short of my expectations perh...When my nation falls short of my expectations perhaps it's because I fall short in my Christian influence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com