My Take on Things - Religious Humanism (Part 1)

Since the late 1970's and early 80's, when I first became aware of the radical changes that were taking place within our nation, I have harbored an increasingly urgent desire to warn my Christian American brothers and sisters about the freedoms that were slipping through our fingers - those basic freedoms that generations of Americans had fought and died to preserve - those fundamental freedoms for which our founding fathers pledged, "with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence", their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor, to grant both to us and to future generations - if we could keep them. Few honest historians would argue the fact that our nation was founded upon a Judeo-Christian (i.e., a biblical) worldview. Yet, we find hostility and antagonism at most every political turn. What has happened? Well... while the journey to where we find ourselves today has been convoluted and somewhat halting, we must realize - the true antagonist has remained steady, methodical and focused in their quest - Religious Humanism.

Today called 'secular' Humanism (for fear the truth may be discovered), the founding doctrines of this movement - it's religious 'declaration of independence' - is consolidated within the 1933 document that defines the movement at its inception - a true religious atheism that desires to suppress, re-work, or better yet eradicate and replace all vestiges of the Christian faith, including that held by our founding fathers and other great patriots. The document called "Humanist Manifesto I" will bring light to the human force we battle. Understand - there is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that, "...we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Ephesians 6:12 KJV) However, we cannot deny the fact that these principalities use men as their minions, and this is their founding document - the canon of their faith. When we understand this document and those who embrace its tenets, the 'specifics' of the battle in which we are engaged, become crystal-clear. For, in far too many cases we view ourselves as battling individuals, groups, political parties or movements. But, the truth is - those who embrace this document (or its declarations - whether wittingly or unwittingly), cross all party lines, all levels of society and government, and even hold places of prominence and authority within our churches. We must understand - it is an underlying, fundamental belief system. It's goal is long-term, and absolute. It is the establishment of a new religion in America. A religion that has no tolerance for idealistic or traditionalist dissenters. One that desires absolute obedience from those over whom it must rule.

Therefore, brothers and sisters in Christ - we need to know and understand our antagonists! We need to know what they believe. We need to know how they think. We need to understand their goals. For then and only then will the fog of battle be lifted and their objectives made crystal-clear. As the 4th century BC Chinese general & military strategist - Sun-Tzu so wisely put it, "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer." So, my dear brothers and sisters, read and understand! For their goal is the hearts and minds of our children and grandchildren. Therefore, this is a battle we dare not lose! That's my take on things. [ to be continued ] ~ BlackRobe (11/21/09)