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Old 07-02-2007, 11:27 AM
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Fr: Mr. Chris Muller
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INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE


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I hope you will be able to exercise your freedom this week during Independence Day and that you take time to think about the enormous sacrifice and courage that is required to secure that freedom for all of us.

It is during this time of year when my thoughts drift toward political philosophy as I ponder the meaning of this amazing holiday. I earned my college degree in history with an emphasis on European history so I often compare and contrast European philosophies of government with our American beliefs. It is always fascinating to me that after thousands of years of history the Europeans still do not get it. Their philosophy of government has always been (and continues to be) based on humanistic principles. This is a belief that elevates humanity to the status of god and denies the truth that the true God is ultimately in control of our lives. You can catch hints of this philosophy when people say things like, “The only reason communism hasn’t worked is because the right people haven’t tried it.” (Yes, some people have actually said this to me) Or the philosophy of taxation suggesting that people are too stupid to know how to manage their own money properly so an overbearing government must be allowed to take it and distribute it “for the common good” as Hillary Clinton once told supporters.

This is the type of liberal elitism that so many pundits speak about. It is offensive to the American Spirit that was born in 1776 and it is dangerous. Our Founding Fathers got it exactly right in the Declaration of Independence when they wrote, “…endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights…” and “…appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions…” and “…with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”

The men who started our nation by writing that document put aside their human arrogance and acknowledged that Almighty God is the true power and that they, as men born of this Earth, were merely a conduit for accomplishing His will. When you truly understand that simple belief it is one of the most liberating ideas ever known. It is this philosophy of government that has been the most successful in the history of man because it does not rely on man for its success. Our nation is great because it was founded by men who, as George W. Bush puts it, “…understand that freedom is not America’s gift to the world; freedom is the Almighty God’s gift to each man and woman in this world.”

President George W. Bush gets it. He, like our Founding Fathers, is a humble man who knows that our Father in Heaven holds the real power. With that understanding and the religious morality that he maintains as a Christian, he is able to lead this nation down a path guided by a light from above. His firm belief in this philosophy has led to the liberation of millions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

President Ronald Reagan was another great advocate of these truths. He once said, “I have long believed that the guiding hand of Providence did not create this new nation of America for ourselves alone, but for a higher cause: the preservation and extension of the sacred fire of human liberty. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are covenants we have made not only with ourselves, but with all of mankind. Our founding documents proclaim to the world that freedom is not the sole prerogative of a chosen few, they are the universal right of all God’s children.” His firm belief in this philosophy led to the liberation of millions in the former Soviet Union.

Some will call these ideas extreme. Some liberals have told me that these beliefs resemble those of the Taliban. Far from it. These ideas are ones of liberation that free our minds instead of shackling them. I consider these ideas the simple truth. Our greatest American President, George Washington, expressed these truths when he stated in his farewell address to the nation, “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, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man ought to respect & to cherish them… Let it simply be asked where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation of courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure – reason & experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”

Many of us take an opportunity to reflect on what Patriotism means to us during this holiday. While some define it as love of country I like to take it a step further by suggesting that true patriotism is love of country above one’s self. A true Patriot, in my opinion, will put aside his or her own welfare in support of their country. There are many ways to do this. Some sacrifice their own comfort and even their lives by courageously wearing the uniform of our military and traveling abroad to defend our nation from foreign enemies. Some put on a suit and take part in the process of drafting legislation as an elected official often working long hours away from friends and family. Some sacrifice their free time by writing letters to spread the message of the American Spirit. Still others will volunteer their time to make phone calls or go door-to-door to help elect candidates who they believe in. Some will do all of these things throughout their lives. All are Patriots who love their country so much that they are willing to sacrifice their personal pleasures and even their lives for their nation. Those of us who are parents find it easy to understand this concept because that’s how we feel about our children. We will pay any price and sacrifice any personal reward to ensure the health and happiness of our children. A Patriot has that same love and willingness to sacrifice on behalf of our country.

Please keep the above thoughts in mind as you celebrate your freedom. We must, for ourselves and for all future Americans, never forget what makes this nation great and how it was born. The philosophies that fuel the American Spirit must be spread throughout the world and taught to all generations so that many more may join us in the celebration of freedom.

In closing, I’d like to share a prayer for our nation that I received from a friend:



“A PRAYER FOR THE NATION"


(Given at Elmbrook Church, Brookfield, WI., July 3, 2005)


SOVEREIGN LORD GOD,

On this weekend in which our nation celebrates its liberties we come before you with thanksgiving. Ours is a nation of great opportunity, in its peoples and its resources. We live in a land of unimaginable beauty and unprecedented freedom. You have graced us with blessings beyond our deserving. They have not come without a cost, and we thank you for those who have gone before us and sacrificed much for the good we now enjoy.

We recognize that, like all people everywhere, we are deeply flawed; we desperately need your mercy. We do not honor you as we ought; we are too much filled with pride in our own accomplishments. We have not always sought righteousness and justice; too frequently we have ignored the weak, neglected the poor, despised the oppressed. We have forgotten that no nation is saved by the size and strength of its military might, that economic power is no true measure of wealth. Forgive us Lord God.

Heavenly Father, may we remember that it is you alone who have given us life and breath and everything we need for our happiness and hope. You have determined that there be governments for the well-being of men and women, duly ordained authorities to promote good and punish evil. You have established the nations, including our own. You have determined their times and places, including this time and place in which we live. As a nation we exist only at your pleasure and by your will. Deliver us from arrogance.

You have commanded that those of us who comprise your people - the church of the firstborn, the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is found all authority in heaven and earth - to pray for all those in positions of divinely appointed authority. Your desire is that we live peaceful, quiet lives, in godliness and holiness. We pray this weekend for our nation. May we seek righteousness and justice. May we resist evil wherever it is found, and seek goodness in all our endeavors. We pray for our nation's leaders. May they be men and women of honor and truth. Endow them with compassion and mercy. We pray for the men and women of our Armed Forces who guard our nation and secure the freedoms of other peoples. May they be filled with courage, and be encouraged by our support and prayers. We pray also for their families; may they be surrounded by peace.

We lift our eyes and hearts towards heaven, where you Lord God dwell in unapproachable light, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of Lords, you alone are immortal. To you alone be honor and might and glory and power forever. We pray all this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by whom all things in heaven and on earth were created. AMEN”

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Old 07-02-2007, 11:44 AM
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Old 07-02-2007, 11:59 AM
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Interesting rant for a person that has a tag line of

Revenge is personal...getting even is professional."
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Old 07-02-2007, 10:10 PM
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Interesting rant for a person that has a tag line of

Revenge is personal...getting even is professional."
TX76513:

Yep, that's my sig...but the message was from Mr. Chris Muller - Past Chairman of the La Crosse County Republican Party - his website is:

That's all...

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Old 07-02-2007, 10:11 PM
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What's your cat-Avatar message now?

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TheDon:

What's your cat-Avatar message now?

East Coast Diesel Empire, I believe...


I'm too cheap to buy fireworks, dry ice bottles are my plans for the 4th.. just as loud at almost no cost.


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...I'm too cheap to buy fireworks, dry ice bottles are my plans for the 4th.. just as loud at almost no cost...
Dry-ice bottles?

What is that? How do you make 'em? (If you do!)

Sounds like "adult" fun...

Is dismemberment and blood involved?

Curious minds WANT TO KNOW!

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Dry-ice bottles?

What is that? How do you make 'em? (If you do!)

Sounds like "adult" fun...

Is dismemberment and blood involved?

Curious minds WANT TO KNOW!


Take dry ice, place in plastic bottle, seal bottle, place in 55 gallon barrel far away from people, wait.
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Take dry ice, place in plastic bottle, seal bottle, place in 55 gallon barrel far away from people, wait.
Don't you put some water in it first, before you seal it?


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