Tag: freedom

Why You Are Totally Depraved

by LeeS, posted in Discernment, Doctrine

Can You See the Logical Fallacy?
Classic False Dilemma of Choice

Paul tells his readers quite clearly why every person is guilty of sin and thus condemned before God. How is this possible? Paul describes the process but it does not translate clearly into English. We will look at Paul’s answer in some detail and discover the absurdly simple process is automatic. This becomes the basis for Total Depravity; the belief that man is born without any goodness, already destined for Hell. The answer to the graphic will be given at the end of the post. Continue reading “Why You Are Totally Depraved” →

Purpose of Governments: Control

by LeeS, posted in Discernment, Nihilism, Politics

Cain, Murderer Established Government to
Control Sinful People to Perpetuate Government

The inherent problem in discussing which government is better is ignoring both: the condition of people and the fundamental purpose of government. Before Man and Woman sinned there was no need for government. These two people spontaneously lived God’s morality, without government. However, sin, rebellion to God’s morality, destroyed this harmony. This quickly culminated into violence when Cain, the designated Messiah (by his mother), murdered his weaker brother rather than protecting him. Journeying to the land of Wanderers {Nod} Cain built the first cities; thus, he established the first government to control channel sinful impulses to perpetuate government and society. Continue reading “Purpose of Governments: Control” →