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A Christian View on the Menace of American Statism with R.J. Rushdoony

  1. 6d ago

    What is Wrong with Deficit Spending?

    The passage argues that deficit spending is both economically and morally harmful. Economically, running annual deficits accumulates national debt, threatens programs like Social Security, and risks eventual bankruptcy. Deficit spending fuels inflation, which undermines the purchasing power of citizens and destabilizes the economy. Morally, debt living is seen as a symptom of poor discipline and prudence, lowering societal standards, encouraging vice, and weakening family and community cohesion. Politically, deficits erode trust in government, increase social unrest, and historically have preceded major societal collapses or revolutions. The proposed constitutional amendment would require federal spending to match revenues and prevent expenditures from growing faster than the national economy, protecting citizens from confiscatory taxes and preserving economic stability. It is presented not only as a fiscal necessity but also as a moral and political safeguard. #DeficitSpending #FiscalResponsibility #EconomicStability #MoralEconomics #GovernmentAccountability

  2. Jul 15

    Do We Have a Dynasty of Wealth in the United States?

    This passage argues that the United States does not have a permanent dynasty of wealth. While some inherited fortunes exist, the majority of the richest Americans earned their wealth independently, and new industries such as microelectronics and emerging energy technologies continuously create fresh fortunes. Economic change ensures that wealth shifts over time, discouraging stagnation. Historically, few families have maintained great wealth across generations, and the most successful societies remain those where opportunity allows individuals to rise regardless of their birth. Overall, the passage emphasizes that America’s economic mobility fosters prosperity, innovation, and a continually improving standard of living. #EconomicMobility #WealthCreation #AmericanOpportunity #InnovationAndProsperity

  3. Jul 8

    Who is Taking Care of the Poor?

    This passage emphasizes that the primary caregivers for the poor in the U.S. are not government agencies, but private and voluntary institutions. The family remains the most effective welfare system, providing for sick members, elderly parents, and children’s education from kindergarten through college. Churches, both Protestant and Catholic, supplement this care by aiding the homeless and transient populations, often with limited resources and in spite of bureaucratic resistance. Additionally, private organizations like Strategies to Eliminate Poverty (STEP), led by wealthy evangelical businessmen, actively work to alleviate poverty and empower individuals to succeed. The author underscores that understanding and supporting these “free sector” efforts is crucial for maintaining freedom and effective social care. #PovertyAlleviation #FamilyCare #ChurchAid #PrivateInitiatives #FreeSectorImpact

  4. Jul 1

    How Bad is Pollution?

    This passage emphasizes that historical urban pollution was far worse than what we typically imagine today. In the era of horse-drawn vehicles, cities in the U.S. and London were covered with tons of horse manure, creating unsanitary conditions and difficult foot traffic. Noise pollution from horseshoes and buggy wheels added to the chaos. Going back further, in 1783, many cities lacked sewers, and human waste was often dumped into streets, making sanitation even more dire. By contrast, modern technology and infrastructure have drastically reduced both physical and noise pollution. While ongoing improvements are necessary, exaggerating today’s pollution misrepresents reality and obscures the progress achieved. #HistoricalPollution #UrbanSanitation #EnvironmentalPerspective #TechnologicalProgress

  5. Jun 24

    Are We Over-Polluted and Over-Populated?

    This passage argues that fears of overpopulation and overpollution are largely myths. Citing Dr. Julian L. Simon’s The Ultimate Resource, it emphasizes that food production, farmland availability, and natural resources are increasing, not diminishing. Pollution has been declining, population density does not inherently create social or biological problems, and immigration contributes positively to society. The author highlights that claims of resource scarcity often serve as a pretext for statist controls and planning, which can threaten individual freedom. Rather than limiting growth, evidence suggests human ingenuity continues to expand resources and improve living standards. #OverpopulationMyth #ResourceAbundance #Freedom #PopulationGrowth #EnvironmentalRealities

  6. Jun 17

    Who Gets Hurt by Budget Cuts?

    This passage argues that the public is often misled about budget cuts. Media and politicians claim that cuts primarily harm the poor and elderly, but in reality, budgets are frequently still increasing, and cuts usually apply only to proposed increases. Meanwhile, overgrown bureaucracies and legislators’ own expenditures remain untouched. Ordinary citizens, facing rising taxes and aggressive collection, bear the real burden. The author contends that claims of protecting vulnerable populations are used to guilt taxpayers into accepting excessive government spending, while the root problem bloated and inefficient government is ignored. #BudgetCuts #GovernmentSpending #TaxBurden #Bureaucracy #FiscalHonesty

  7. Jun 10

    Are We Suffering From a New Bigotry?

    This passage argues that a new form of bigotry is emerging in the foster-care system, where devout Christians though responsible and moral are being rejected as foster parents. The author cites a tragic case in Pomona, California, where a child was sexually abused and killed in foster care, suggesting that prejudice against Christian foster parents may contribute to such failures. The broader concern is that this humanistic bias against a morally upright segment of society undermines the welfare system and endangers children, reflecting an insidious form of societal bigotry. #FosterCare #ReligiousBigotry #ChildSafety #MoralDiscrimination #HumanisticBias

  8. Jun 3

    Are the Courts an Enemy to Justice?

    This passage argues that the courts, rather than serving justice, have increasingly become instruments of relativism and majority rule, often harming victims more than criminals. It highlights Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.’s philosophy that the law is a game to be played according to its rules rather than a pursuit of justice, suggesting that justice is no longer viewed as absolute but as subject to human whims. The author warns that when courts treat law as a game, human lives and freedoms are at stake, and both moral and civil order suffer. The broader critique is that divorcing law from objective standards of good and evil leads to a destructive legal system that undermines true justice. #JusticeVsLaw #CourtCritique #HolmesianLaw #Relativism #FreedomAtRisk

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