Overcoming Violence in the Land

Edward F. Lundwall, Jr.

I believe the solution to mass shootings is a national revival that calls people to a biblical faith and strengthens the moral foundations of the nation. This is not something that can be brought about by government action or congressional legislation. Christians must unite in prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to do a mighty work.

Violence and disregard for life are expected outcomes of the political forces that remove Judeo-Christian morality from public discourse. Political correctness promotes lies and undermines the moral fiber of a nation.

A study of the origin of political correctness was done by Professor Angelo M. Codevilla who wrote:

“The notion of political correctness came into use among Communists in the 1930s as a semi-humorous reminder that the Party’s interest is to be treated as a reality that ranks above reality itself.”

The semi-humorous reminder went something like this:

“Comrade, your statement is factually incorrect.”
“Yes, it is. But it is politically correct.”

Political correctness requires revising history to fit the party narrative. When the Constitutional Convention finished its work, the majority of its members went to a three- hour worship service. It was an occasion for giving thanks. This is not the politically correct narrative, but it is the true one.

Prayer, worship, and thanksgiving have characterized American governance from the beginning.  Until recently, there has been a nearly universal recognition of the God of the Bible. Almost every state of the Union has some expression of trust in God. Federal and state legislative sessions begin with prayer. Government officials are held to a higher oral standard, whether or not they like it.

Should we be surprised by the present moral decline and violence in our land? 

While the Ten Commandments are still on the doors and over head in the Supreme Court, they are subject to lower courts orders for removal from public places. If they could, some would remove every reminder of the Judeo-Christian framework of Western civilization.

In 1933 and in 1973, Humanists made a “Humanist Manifesto” to rid America and the world of belief in God's existence. Without God as Judge, the human conscience becomes warped and silent. Signers of the document include Richard Dawkins who regards the human fetus as "less human than an adult pig" and Lester Mondale, a retired Unitarian-Univeralist minister.

With so little regard for human life and liberty we should not be surprised by the increase in mass shootings. The answer is to turn to God with humble and obedient hearts. God promises, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14)


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