A Fundamental Precept

 

A Republic Government

"In a republic, representatives are democratically elected, but then, those who are elected are expected to exercise their governing authority according to the established rule of law. 

Yet, many representatives are under the impression that they are supposed to test the current mood of the people and represent accordingly.

This mentality reduces the republican form of government to a virtual democracy. 

*The popular opinion of the people is unstable because the mood of the mob can be easily manipulated and can change from day to day, especially in our age of instant mass communication.*

In contrast, the rule of established law is not easily changed and provides stability.

This is why the founders chose a republic instead of a democracy as the American form of Government.

-Brad Sherman, Iowa Republican candidate for Governor, “Libation #114” 7/19/25 email. 

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A Government with God

-Yellowstone: Mountain Bluebird

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"If we are not governed by God, then we will be ruled by tyrants."


-William Penn

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1 Peter 3:8-16

..."To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. 

For,    

“The one who desires life, to love and see good days,


Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

“He must turn away from evil and do good;
He must seek peace and pursue it.

“For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous,
And His ears attend to their prayer,
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good?

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. 

And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but 

sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame."...

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