Jesus said in Luke 11:17: Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth. The Preamble to the Constitution has the following: We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, … In Acts 17:26 Luke wrote: And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; Three sources that essentially speak to the unity that is necessary for the people of a nation to be healthy of mind to enjoy the benefits of a stable system, personally and publicly.  

What do we see happening in this nation today? It is everything but unity of the people who are supposed to share a common identity. Various groups from homosexuals to Muslims to liberals to supporters of abortion are all clamoring for their so called “special rights.” The end result is a divided nation in turmoil due to the fragmentation of purpose for this nation. Those demanding their own “special rights” need to read the remainder of the Preamble which gives the united purpose for the nation: … establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. The purpose of the nation is given in very plain simple words that are easily understood by any who wishes to know why the founders created the Constitution. It is the instruction book for the type of nation we were given for our liberty. It doesn’t have any provision for granting favors to any group over any other group.

When we look at the perfect union part of the Preamble, we can see the principle of being unified and not divided against ourselves which will bring destruction as Jesus said. Paul spoke of being made from one blood which unifies us as humans, with no one human being better than any other. The Declaration of Independence has the following words that fit Luke 17:26: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. All men [women included] created equal in the sight of God from one blood, all of whom should honor the universal sovereignty of our Creator.

Since the Bible speaks to unity which is part of the foundation that caused the founders to write the Declaration and the Constitution, then how can all the different groups expect that their wishes should override all other groups? When one group is granted special favors, it has to be at the expense of all other people and groups and then unity begins to splinter, since those who gain special favors are then considered to be more equal than other individuals and groups. As such granting of favors occur the fragmentation of society escalates.

The nation is divided regarding illegal migration. No matter the reasons the illegal inhabitants and their supporters may give for their [illegals] being in the United States, the fact remains they broke the law to get here and are breaking the law by staying. We need to be unified with the understanding that the laws must be obeyed and that those who violate them will suffer the consequences for such violations.

Division exists regarding Muslims who want special favors for their religious beliefs. They demand special rooms for prayer and tolerances for their religious practices far beyond the practices and beliefs of other people. If they are given special treatment, then should not all religions be given special favors? The answer is obvious.

The nation cannot exist as it was in the beginning if the fragmentation explosion continues. As Jesus said we shall become desolate and will fall. In Sorting It Out, the answer is to return to the unity that made this nation great. The greatness that came through reliance on God and adherence to the Constitution which created a nation wherein all are treated equally.

© 1-26-2007 DEC