In our philosophy, the purpose of the life of the individual is not to be the servant of the State and its objectives, but to make the best of his talents and qualities.
The sense of being self-reliant, of playing a role within the family, of owning one's own property, of paying one's way, are all part of the spiritual ballast which maintains responsible citizenship, and provides the solid foundation from which people look around to see what more they might do, for others and for themselves.
That is what we mean by a moral society; not a society where the State is responsible for everything, and no-one is responsible for the State.
I said earlier that the better moral philosophy of the free society underlies its economic performance. In turn, the material success of the free society enables people to show a degree of generosity to the less fortunate—unmatched in any other society.
It is noteworthy that the Victorian era—the heyday of free enterprise in Britain—was also the era of the rise of selflessness and benefaction.
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@racheljwelcher Confessions of a Liberal. The author posts regularly on X and wrote a book about her conversion from liberalism to conservatism and return to Christian faith.
@WendyAlsup I was thinking about this yesterday! It is the real danger, too. I've realized I am never more dangerous than when I am convinced I'm right.
I woke up this morning with one thought:
Help them find Jesus.
Every problem this world faces has already been solved.
There is a blueprint for living your best life: no depression, strong marriages, and a strong republic. It is sitting RIGHT THERE.
And it only gets sharper with time.
Archaeologists keep turning up the same thing: the Bible speaks with a precision that should unsettle anyone who has written it off.
The average person will not have a grand awakening, because a godless culture keeps selling the opposite.
“Treat yo self”
“Netflix and chill”
Stay home. Stay small. Stay Angry. Blame everyone else.
My problems shrink when I help others. They turn into an avalanche when I “chill.”
Again, it’s right there waiting for you. It’s not some snooty book of stale rules. It is love and light.
Find the courage to live your faith in the open.
The Bible does not say turn “liberals into conservatives” with force and shame.
It says love them, lead by example, and show what Christianity actually looks like.
& my favorite: do not be afraid.
Name Him and let HIM work on their heart.
This revival and the work of protecting the Constitution from destructive policy are not rivals.
It is not either / or.
We can do both and should do both.
This may sound strange coming from me - as I am a proud patriotic American but... the UK really should protect William and Kate at all costs. They are the best kind of millennials - stoic, classy, dignified. They just do their jobs and don't complain. Truly amazing figureheads.