US Government: A Heavenly Idea?
If you have a Bible handy (and why wouldn't you?), take a look at Isaiah 33:22:
the LORD is our lawgiver,
the LORD is our king;
it is He who will save us. (NIV)
It occurs to me that this is perhaps the earliest description of the three branches of our goverment: judicial (judge), legislative (lawgiver) and executive (king). Dispensing with the inevitable snarky comments about the President as King, this is still an interesting picture or model for our government. Of course, our implementation of it is as imperfect as the implementers themselves, but we can look forward to a perfect future implementation.
Well, I hope you're looking forward to it.
Man ... that'll preach (as they say in East Texas).
Paul, coming from a preacher, I'll take that as high praise, indeed! And I thank you for the kind words and link on the Pantry (I'm not worthy...I'm not worthy...).
BTW, I've tried to leave comments on your blog recently and can't get 'em to stick. I'm having problems being recognized in the logon process. Should I just re-register?
Posted by: Eric at September 25, 2003 12:08 PMAbout the publisher
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Great insight! Man ... that'll preach (as they say in East Texas). I liked it so much I posted a little blurb on my blog and linked to it. Take care.
Posted by: The Parson at September 25, 2003 08:55 AM