The government: Both lawless and Godless

Godless societyCraige McMillan – Lawlessness doesn’t begin when a nation’s people stop following the laws the government creates for their well-being. Lawlessness begins when any government declares its independence from Almighty God and determines that it has the authority to override His Laws.

Can you think of any cases where America has done this?

The church is an institution of governance, whether the church likes it or not; and whether the government likes it or not. The church doesn’t like it because most churches view their influence as ending at the church doors on Sunday morning. The government doesn’t like it because all government becomes tyrannical without the watchful eye of an educated and godly citizenry. What, then, to make of a government that preaches ignorance and lies about its intentions? Continue reading