Message #11304

[goldenearring]

Remember, I'm an idealist, Yankeestarbuck.  The roots I mean are the foundational ones that this country was based on.  Granted, they are solid Christian principles, and many of them have been grossly abused and misrepresented over the years by those who insist they are doing "God's work" and "walking in love."  But when the principles are correctly applied the way that they were originally intended, miracles happen and people come together.  (No, not everybody, but more than would have come together than if the principles had not been applied, after all we are humans with free choice.)  



Yes, there have been gross injustices over the years, and there are probably more injustices to come, but where would you rather live than in the U.S.?  The roots I speak of is the truth that all men ARE created equal and while they all have different obstacles (some MUCH larger than others) to overcome, they still have the best opportunity to create a life they can enjoy and be proud of in this country, moreso than any other in the world.  Not enough time/space to elaborate fully on all these thoughts, but should you care to continue this conversation, you just let me know!  I love this country, I love God, and I love the thought that if everybody could find a way to see people as people instead of all the various things we see them as, we might actually get somewhere *really* good.