Good Texas Common Sense
A series of articles concerning what the new government of the Republic of Texas should be and do, what the Constitution for the Republic of Texas should be and say, and the philosophical (common sense) reasons behind these statements.
Copyright at Common Law 1996, Donald Dale Henson, sui juris. This article may be reproduced and distributed using any media as long as the article, the author's name, and this copyright notice remain together and unchanged.
Article 4
NOTE: This article is somewhat different
from the others in that it is written by a friend of mine. However, it succintly
states what needs to be said so I present it to you as another article in the
series.
Republic of Texas -- Is It A Christian Movement?
by Rhonda
Carol Rayburn
Those who have been around the folks in the Republic of Texas know that there are many who claim that this effort by the People to reclaim their sovereignty is a Christian movement. They speak of God given rights. They speak of Biblical prophesies.
If this claim of sovereignty and all the associated rights and responsibilities is a Christian-based movement, where does that place non-Christians in the scheme of things? There are those who feel that all the principles of freedom apply to every man (woman, child) simply because he was born and is an inhabitant on Earth and in the Universe. This, therefore, would include those of all faiths and religions. And even though it seems startling for some to hear, it would apply to those of no faith or religion. Some draw inspiration from God; some draw inspiration from other sources personal to them.
Over and over we hear about the "Christian" principles leading the Republic of Texas in her march toward freedom. But aren't we really referring to those principles which are the same among all men, no matter what their convictions? Are those principles really related to religion at all? Our various belief systems, whether "religious" or "non-religious" are each based upon the individual's own ideas about his relationship to other men, the Earth, the Universe, and to any other Universal Power he believes to be.
Some folks have been disturbed to hear the Republic of Texas referred to as a "Christian" movement. Even though many dedicated Christians are involved in the process to move the citizens of our nation into their rightful positions as sovereigns, others may have been offended by what they interpret as arrogance in the Christian sect's claim that the movement somehow belongs to them. In fact, how can any particular group hold exclusive claim on freedom?
Just as with any other endeavor involving groups of men, the reestablishment of the Republic of Texas will require that all of us work cooperatively. We must leave our judgments of each other behind us and draw on our collective strength and diversity. In the challenges ahead, we must remember that our objective involves not only the People within the borders of Texas; and it involves not only a religious philosophy. Rather, the People of the Republic of Texas are modern pioneers taking action on a much greater knowing felt deep inside of us all. That is why the world is watching.
So, as to our original question, "Is the Republic of Texas a Christian movement?", the answer is a resounding Yes! And it is a Hindu and a Taoist and a Buddhist and a Jewish and an atheist movement as well. In other words, it is a Common Law movement. It is a recognition that all men are due nothing less than freedom. The People of the Republic of Texas are marching toward a goal of freedom for mankind -- freedom of the Spirit.
Rhonda Rayburn
Citizen, Republic of Texas
Does this make sense? Good Texas Common Sense?
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