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The recent presidential election is over – Thank God. But let us look at some of the points involved. First, lets examine our national groundwork: 1. Our government is not a democracy—at least, not just a democracy, alone. Many people have that mistaken idea, promoted long and hard by recent political parties. But when Benjamin Franklin was asked about it he said “Its a republic—if you can keep it.” 2. So whats the difference between a democracy and a republic? A democracy is a government of and by the people, and the US government fits that description. BUT, a republic, by cintrast, is a government of limited powers, and our constitutional framework emphasizes that feature as well. In short we are BOTH – a combination. Which is where our strength lies. 3. Republics, unfortunately, tend to devolve into democracies – and democracy declines into despotism. Why? Because when the people throw off the constraints of limited government, they want always more new government “benefits,”...

ALL SOULS DAY SCOOP: Today is NOT about the general bulk of humanity who have died.  Rather, it is about those who have already died in the faith and works of Christ, aka, the, "faithful departed." Here's why... For those souls who wilfully reject Christ, God, and all His ways in their life, we can do nothing once they pass from this earth - their chance came and went. Both Christ and St. Paul made it clear that the majority of humanity will *not* be saved. There are very clear instructions on how to maintain ones salvation, yes, but the most will fall into condemnation by ignoring them, or by picking from among them which they will adopt. Their poor choices and actions during their life seal their eternal fate at death. No do-overs. Sorry. So today we honor those inspiring souls who knew that, and behaved accordingly in faith, charity, hope, trust in Him, acting in God's love and the name of His Son, Jesus Christ. ++++++++++++++++++++ Rev 14:13:  Blessed ar...