The Hidden Divide
Imbedded Agendas
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Thomas was a strong advocate for “freedom of religion” or as history has shown freedom from Fundamental religion. He realized that the Old World religion was coercive or lawful and helped set our constitution to resist Fundamental Church power when it exceeded its boundaries. Our citizens have refused to think for themselves giving up their power of self determination. In his book, “The Jefferson Bible” he wrote, “Had not the Roman government permitted free inquiry, Christianity could never have been introduced. Had not free inquiry been indulged at the era of the Reformation, the corruptions of Christianity could not have been purged away. If it be restrained now, the present corruptions will be protected and new ones encouraged”. While Thomas Jefferson advocated free debate and discussion, the Judeo-Christian Organizations only accept their each and own dogmatic views of the Bible and their own interpretations. It appears now as it did over two hundred years ago that the present corruptions will be protected. Dissenting citizens will still be charged with heresy by Church leaders.
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“I agree with you on all the points you have listed. Yet, I still need the local congregation.” -anonymous The Christian Right group of Churches have been consistently losing members for the last twenty years, and do not have an inkling of the cause. They have joined with the Republicans to try and enforce their will upon society. They have failed in the last two elections as indicated by the election of Barak Obama. This of course gives rise to speculation about the root basis for their beliefs and actions. This group of people claim allegiance to the whole Bible and claim that it is God’s Word. Many people, in light of modern knowledge, are laughing at these “old time” beliefs”. Our society is in need of a credible way of life. The Bible has the right answer, but it is mixed in with much misleading information that the Churches have used to control society. The Churches have organized in such a way as to eliminate criticism. They have assumed the office of God’s representative and members can be punished for disobeying their edicts using discrimination and loss of fellowship. The Christian Right groups have refused to study and update their antiquated standards. This book is written to encourage the first step of this change.
About the Author
I am called Frank by my friends. I attended a small Presbyterian College (Clinton, SC) in the early 1950’s, graduating in Business, Minored in Bible (mostly Old Testament). Before and after graduating I read mostly the New Testament, directing my thoughts on the influence of the Bible on politics and our citizens. I have been amazed at the failures of the Churches and politicians to address the needs of the ordinary citizens of our nation. The Churches are losing members at a consistent rate, and the Republican Party is in disarray. This book leads to a good answer.