Words of the Day
You are born with these rights, which cannot be justly taken away from you.
Unalienable
What is the purpose of government?
To reward those who do good and punish those who do evil.
A region or group of people that aims to set a godly example for many to see is know as this.
A City on a Hill
Men form political societies to for this reason.
Preservation of self and property.
Why are there laws?
To preserve Christian and civil liberty, prevent immoral and unjust behavior, and protect people from tyranny and oppression. They also establish order so that people can live peacefully and enjoy their freedoms.
To right a wrong, to justify what has been unjustly done.
Redress
What is the proper end of government?
The glory of God and the good of mankind.
God gives different conditions to different people for this reason.
To show His wisdom, power, and greatness in creating an orderly and diverse world.
What is one power that man possesses in the state of nature?
To do whatsoever he thinks fit for the preservation of himself and others.
What is the freedom of conscience?
The right to practice religious beliefs without being forced by the government to worship against one's convictions.
Using wisdom and good judgment to determine the right course of action
Prudence
Are people meant to serve in government? If so, why?
Yes. Freedom exists so long as the people are involved in establishing righteous leaders and just laws.
God gives different conditions to different people for this reason, too.
To demonstrate His Spirit by restraining evil and encouraging virtues such as love, mercy, patience, and obedience.
What is another power that man possesses in the state of nature?
To punish the crimes committed against the law.
What are the limits to freedom of conscience?
People had to live peacefully under the civil government. People could not ridicule or abuse others based on their religious beliefs. Sunday was observed as the Lord’s Day, and people must abstain from working.
The application of the Bill of Rights to state and local laws.
Incorporation
Man is described as this, when leading in government.
God's Deputy
God gives different conditions to different people for this reason, too, too.
To encourage dependence on one another by giving people different conditions so they will need one another, help one another, and grow together in brotherly love.
What is another term for "state of nature"?
Naturally, or "natural law" if you want to be bougie about it.
What are the punishments given for breaking this law?
Five shillings or five days' imprisonment with hard labor and a diet of bread and water.
A person who is represented by another, namely in a congressional context.
Constituent
What is the relationship between liberty and obedience?
Liberty and obedience must exist together for a government to be just and stable. Penn argues that liberty without obedience produces disorder, while obedience without liberty produces oppression.
What are the work, end, and means of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Work - To establish a colony where they can live unified under a civil and biblical authority.
End - To serve God intentionally and train their posterity righteously.
Means - Practice Christian charity with each other, bearing each other’s burdens, and discipling each other.
This person published an article about abortion that was subsequently embedded in an amicus brief endorsing a petitioner before the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Reid :)
True or False: Citizens should not vote for a candidate unless they align 100% with biblical values.
False.