Posted by
Boomer911 on Thursday, January 22, 2009 1:04:44 PM
I have had a lot of discussions with friends of mine who believe social conservatives have ruined the republican party. To be honest, I feel the argument holds no water and wonder just what kind of society they would envision us having if moral absolutes are torn down? To me, they have become moral relativists and this is very dangerous. If we cannot agree on what is right and wrong, good and evil, then we are truly done as a society. In our politically correct world, judgements on anything from personal character to personal choices are routinely viewed as unenlightened and oppressive. This is where the trap springs closed on all who have foolishly stumbled into the mind of liberalism. Making moral judgements is essential to how ones life turns out. When a society no longer has the moral conviction to declare something wrong socially, we open ourselves up to just about anything being acceptable. I don't care if you still hold conservative political views but feel government has no business getting involved in such issues, this is still dangerous.
Our morals as a society dictate what kind of government we will have to endure. Think about it......our government today is a mirror reflection of the nation's character today. The two are inseperable! This is my argument to all those who are conservative but turn from the "blue blood social conservatism" (as I have heard it referred to) that I feel is essential to self government. If we are a morallly bankrupt people, then our government will also reflect that notion. And what's more, the Founders felt that way too.
I open this to discussion but feel compelled to include the following:
"Statesmen my dear Sir, may plan and speculate for Liberty, but it is Religion and Morality alone, which can establish the Principles upon which Freedom can securely stand....The only foundation of a free Constitution, is pure Virtue, and if this cannot be inspired into our People, in a great Measure, than they have it now, They may change their Rulers, and the forms of Government, but they will not obtain a lasting Liberty." - John Adams 1776
"We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams 1798
"Religion and good morals are the only solid foundation of public liberty and happiness." - Samuel Adams
"Reading, reflection and time have convinced me that the interests of society require the observation of those moral precepts...in which all religions agree." - Thomas Jefferson
"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism who should labor to subvert these great Pillars of human happiness." - George Washington
"[W]here is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths...?" - George Washington