America Requires Faith

Take A Knee 

By Sam Frescoe, Veteran’s Recall

samfrescoe@gmail.com

http://veterans-recall.blogspot.com/

What is the foundational decision of good governance? It’s not a question of power, money, information, or theater. It’s about getting the correct answer to just one question. What is the right thing to do?

Sometimes leaders address ethical or social issues with this question. In these cases it’s often prudent to reference laws, customs and courtesies. Other times leaders are challenged with societal, cultural and human value issues where there are no customs or courtesies. Often times there is no law, the law that applies is not sufficient, or there is little time to consider the options. At some point, getting it right comes down to faith.

This is as applicable to world leaders as it is to business leaders, family leaders, or just yourself. Because America was intended to be a free nation, not a conformed nation, questions of faith will always arise. So where do you place your faith?

Got Faith?

“It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.” – George Washington, President

“Sir, my greatest concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” – Abraham Lincoln, President

“There is nothing wrong with America that faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens cannot cure.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower, President

“But the separation of church and state, although a fundamental principle to which I fully subscribe, was never intended in my view to separate public morality from public policy.” – Gerald Ford, President

“Throughout our history Americans have put their faith in God and no one can doubt that we have been blessed for it.” – Ronald Reagan, President

“Do I think faith will be an important part of being a good President? Yes, I do.” – George W. Bush, President

Going Forward

Faith is an inherent human need. Whether you believe in God, science, the law, or yourself, sooner or later, it all comes down to faith. Where do you place your faith?

Your View

I invite you to tell me what you believe at samfrescoe@gmail.com. I am looking forward to addressing your comments and furthering our American discourse. Thank you. – Sam Frescoe

 
Postscript

“Tell me about the God you don’t believe in.  I probably don’t believe in him either.” – Rev. Forrest Church