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"America needs a Monarch" January 4, 2000 The above quotation is attributed to a nationally renowned Christian televangelist. Some would argue that since the election of Bill Clinton a monarchy is what we have already. None the less, for any Christian minister to utter such a statement demonstrates the height of ignorance. Christian ministers like John Leland and John Witherspoon would turn over in their graves if they could hear such nonsense. The cornerstone of the founding of this republic is the belief that Christians have no king but Jesus. It was commonly understood that mankind has only one Sovereign: his Creator. As such, all human governments are limited and submissive to the Creator. This concept is clearly articulated in the Declaration of Independence and codified in the US Constitution. To ascribe to any government of man the status of a Monarchy is to make a mockery of Christian doctrine and American history. The American republic is predicated upon the principle of limited government. The checks and balances enumerated in the Constitution are the Founder’s attempt to ensure the continuation of this principle within the United States. Under the supreme law of our country, the federal government is prevented from usurping the authority of the states. The executive branch could not circumvent the authority of the legislative branch. The judiciary was designed to be the weakest branch of all and the entire political system was charged with the responsibility of protecting the rights of the individual. Furthermore, American political institutions were strictly forbidden from meddling with church government. All of this presupposes limited human government and its ultimate accountability to God. If one accepts monarchial authority such an idea unravels like a spool of thread in a tornado. Then again, that is exactly what appears to be happening. Our constitutional republic, which is predicated on a Christian worldview, is fast unraveling. Unfortunately, the demise of our nation is being assisted by those who should be working hardest to resist it. NOTE: My editorials are published Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays on Gulf1.com and are sent via email to anyone who requests them. If you have friends whom you would like to receive these editorials please forward their addresses to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Newspapers, periodicals, journals and newsletters also carry my editorials. Editors or Publishers interested in running these editorials may contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To learn more about my radio talk show please visit my web site at http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com. For AOL users: <a href="http://www.gulf1.com">Gulf1 </a> For subscription service to add or remove [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
