Our Founding Fathers stated in the Declaration of Independence that men (mankind) cause governments to be instituted to secure the rights which their Creator gave them. Unless I here lack understanding, our Founding Fathers stated in that document that organized government has only one rightful reason or purpose for its existence which is, to police the rights of men given to than by a righteous Creator. No rights, without exception, that men talk about, write about and fight about came from government. All rights, without exception, come from a righteous all-giving God which includes the right of self-government and only He can authorize their security. Man, individually or collectively, has not the authority to execute a convicted evil doer except it be ordained of God. This entire concept of self-government which we Americans enjoy makes sense only if by faith we believe that life itself is a gift from a righteous God and that this gift is worthy of salvation.

There is no way to be absolutely sure, but I truly believe the Founding Fathers who pledged and sacrificed their fortunes, honor and lives during that great struggle to wrest this nation from the England of King George III used as a guide-on verse 4, Chapter 13 in the Book of Romans, which states in part, "...for he ( rulers) is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil." And I further truly believe that when he (government ruler, J.P. to President) goes beyond and exercises authority beyond that ordained by God, however mild mannered, benevolent sounding or well intentioned, he (government ruler, J.P. to President) will receive the same reward for his work as did King George III.

Have a good week!

An N. Clement Weathers original: If John Daly hit a golf ball 300 yards, how far will he hit it in November 2016?