Perfect Union
If you were to look in the dictionary for the definition of the word “perfect”, you would find many. When looking at its use in the context of our Constitution that definition becomes clear. Our forefathers were strong believers in the Holy Bible as a basis for their lives. It is true that they were from different denominations but they believed that the Holy Bible was the inherent, infallible, word of God. This can be evidence by the use of the word perfect in the preamble to our Constitution.
In order to understand their hearts and thinking as an American you must recognize that the forefathers believed that no government on the earth could exist in its proper form without the Lord God as the foundation. With this in mind, the wording of the preamble makes complete sense. Starting with the following definition let, us examine a more perfect union.
Perfect: conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type
Our forefathers knew from the Holy Bible and their personal relationships with the Lord God. That for the establishment of a perfect union required more than a change of location. Perfection entailed more than the moral issues, more than individual character, they believed the establishment of America was through truth, a kind of truth, which is only found in a relationship with the Lord God of the Bible.
The work with which they were tasked was put upon them by the Holy Spirit. The task set before them was one of regeneration. A regeneration of the spirit and soul, providing free men access to a personal relationship with the Lord God and extending to all people chose to make America their home.
Working diligently in the writing of our Constitution they understood that they must yield themselves to the Lord God. That God had given our forefathers and us today a chance to proclaim His light so that all the world may see and understand that America’s strength does not come from people it comes from a personal relationship with the Lord God. Creating a new nation, filled with free people, renewed steadfast in the knowledge of the Creator of all that there is, was, and ever will be. America our home a nation sanctified by God to provide light for the rest of the world filled with the glory of God and wisdom that Jesus is the Christ.
Not all people who live in America are Bible believing Christians; but through the grace of God and the wisdom of our forefathers all of us are provided with the freedom of religion. The choice as always is yours to make. United we Stand and divided we fall.
Find the complete definition of perfect at dictionary.com
Faith of our Fathers (John Adams)
Lord willing this will become a regular Sunday post. The purpose of which is to share the faith of our fore fathers. America in working diligently to ensure diversity has stumbled on many occasions when it comes to this subject. Regardless of your race, creed, color or personal belief history records the proof that the Lord God intended America as a Christian nation. That is not to say that other beliefs would not be welcome here as they most assuredly are. Quite the contrary, many beliefs are welcome in America this is a gift of freedom. You can travel the world over and find particular beliefs, as the foundation for that country’s system of government. As we examine the foundation of America’s government there is no question that the cornerstone is Christianity according to the Holy Bible the inherent and infallible word of the Lord God.
It was clear to our fore fathers and it should be clear to us. There is no mistake; it is a matter of personal relationship, so let us look at those who formed our nation at the very beginning.
Today we start with John Adams surely; you have heard this name before. He was the second President of the United States of America, a judge, a diplomat. Additionally he was a signer of our Declaration of Independence from England and a signer of the bill of rights that are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Here are a few of his quotes many of which you can find at www.wallbuilders.com .
“The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity. I will avow that I then believed, and now believe, that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and attributes of God.1
The Holy Ghost carries on the whole Christian system in this earth. Not a baptism, not a marriage, not a sacrament can be administered but by the Holy Ghost. . . . There is no authority, civil or religious – there can be no legitimate government but what is administered by this Holy Ghost. There can be no salvation without it. All without it is rebellion and perdition, or in more orthodox words damnation.2
The Christian religion is, above all the religions that ever prevailed or existed in ancient or modern times, the religion of wisdom, virtue, equity and humanity.3
Decide for yourself and ask the questions. What is my belief, where do I stand as an American? Can the type of relationship that my fore fathers had with the Lord God be developed in my life? What must I do to have this kind relationship with the Lord God? Go through this week evaluate where you stand. Not all who live in America are Christians; God did not intend things to be like that HE provided us the free will to choose. God’s intention is for America’s foundational cornerstone is a personal relationship with HIM. As always, the Choice is yours to make. United we stand And Divided we fall
1 Thomas Jefferson, The Writings of Thomas Jefferson (Washington D. C.: The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association, 1904), Vol. XIII, p. 292-294. In a letter from John Adams to Thomas Jefferson on June 28, 1813
2 Letter from John Adams to Benjamin Rush, from Quincy, Massachusetts, dated December 21, 1809, from the original in our possession.
“We the People of the United States”
This is the beginning of a series of post to evaluate the preamble to the U.S. Constitution. English teachers will tell you to write in parts and then put your project completely together. For this, series of evaluations we will be evaluate the parts that produce the completed project.
Lawyers will tell you one thing and a politician will tell you yet another and both will be reading from the same information. Understanding our country at face value has become a lost commodity; not totally but there is no doubt the deliberations continues, and there are plenty. As Americans, we must return to our foundation and stand up for our freedom before it is gone forever.
The first words of our Constitution as a complete document are “We the People of the United States”. The first obvious question is who are the people of the United States? If you Google the question you get 86,200,000 hits in 0.27 seconds. No wonder there is so much confusion, if it takes a computer 0.27 second to come up with a list of answers that long, consider how long it would take a person to read the information. The correct answer is a relatively simple one, below find exerts from the U.S. immigration homepage:
Citizenship through Naturalization
A citizen of the United States is a native-born, foreign-born, or naturalized person who owes allegiance to the United States and who is entitled to its protection. In addition to the naturalization process, the United States recognizes the U.S. citizenship of individuals according to two fundamental principles: jus soli, or right of birthplace, and jus sanguinis, or right of blood.
The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship at birth to almost all individuals born in the United States or in U.S. jurisdictions, according to the principle of jus soli. Certain individuals born in the United States, such as children of foreign heads of state or children of foreign diplomats, do not obtain U.S. citizenship under jus soli.
Certain individuals born outside of the United States are born citizens because of their parents, according to the principle of jus sanguinis (which holds that the country of citizenship of a child is the same as that of his / her parents). The U.S. Congress is responsible for enacting laws that determine how citizenship is conveyed by a U.S. citizen parent or parents according to the principle of jus sanguinis. These laws are contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The general requirements for administrative naturalization include:
- a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States;
- residence in a particular USCIS District prior to filing;
- an ability to read, write, and speak English;
- a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government;
- good moral character;
- attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and,
- favorable disposition toward the United States.
All naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character, attachment, and favorable disposition. The other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants, such as spouses of U.S. citizens. Applicants should review the materials listed under “Related Links” and carefully read the N-400 application instructions before applying.
Note: Recent changes in immigration law and USCIS procedures now make it easier for U.S. military personnel to naturalize (see Naturalization Information for Military Personnel).
Citizenship through Immigration “Green Card”
Apply for lawful permanent residence (LPR), or “green cards”. A “green card” gives you official immigration status (Lawful Permanent Residency) in the United States. The two paths for obtaining a lawful permanent residency or “green card” they are:
- Immigration through a Family Member
- Immigration through Employment
Find complete details on how to establish U.S. Citizenship at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/ . If a person chooses America as their homeland, there is a lawful process, and it does not have 86,200,000 opinions. Thank the Lord God that America is a land of opportunity. As American citizens we should insure the lawyer and politicians are representing the Citizens of America properly and upholding the laws if our great nation. United we stand and divided we fall the choice is yours to make.
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