Glen Beck in a recent Washington DC rally called for a spiritual rebirth of our Country. Cautionary communication was issued by many evangelical leaders because Beck is Mormon and doesn't believe in Jesus as the son of the one living true God and savior of sinful man. Beck is right in terms of government. The evangelical leaders are correct in a Mormon's view of Jesus.
They are both correct because they are talking about two different things. A Christian lives in this world under two authorities: God and the government of his earthly domicile. Examine the lives, beliefs, and actions of the founders of America. Learn it was founded on principles of freedom of choice, personal responsibility, and desire for a peaceful society. Understand those principles were molded by their Christianity. When Beck calls for a spiritual rebirth, it is not a religious doctrine or denomination. He is calling for those principles of our Christian founders; then to live and act accordingly.
Christians know God provides for us. Citizens of America know government does things to us. The government has no soul. That is why its attempts to provide for its citizenry fail. The ever evolving Nanny State of America today is essentially trying to replace God.
Beck wants to change the course of governance; not save souls. As an evangelical Christian you can stand shoulder to shoulder with Beck in his desire to change the course of government.
Because of the beliefs of our founders, America has down through time been called a Christian nation. It wasn't then and it isn't now. It was a country populated by a Christian majority. People not a nation spread the gospel message. Unfortunately, the American Christian began to rely on the nation's characterization as Christian, rather than actually telling about Christ.
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