As Lord Chancellor of England, Sir Francis Bacon, was significantly responsible for the formulation and acceptance of the scientific method which stressed gathering data from experimentation and induction rather than through the practice of philosophical deduction, promulgated by Aristotle. Bacon was responsible for founding the Royal Society of London. He wrote in 1605:
“There are two books held before us to study, to prevent our falling into error; first, the volume of Scriptures which reveal the will of God, then second, the volume of the Creatures which reveal His power.”
“There never was found, in any age of the world, either philosophy, or sect, or religion, or law, or discipline which did so highly exalt the good of the community, and increase private and particular good as the holy Christian faith. Hence, it clearly appears it is the one and same God that gave the Christian law to men, who gave the laws of nature to the creatures.”
We do not expect thanks for what was our duty to God and our nation.
Just remember and honor those who have served, fought, and given their all so that this nation and many other peoples may be free.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/117208/veterans_day_tribute/
In 1620 the Pilgrims, forced off course into uncharted land, realized they would have to form their own government, drew up the Mayflower Compact. This Compact is the first instance in modern history of creation of government by the consent and for the governed.
“In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten…having undertaken for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith and honor of our king and country, a voyage to plant the first colory in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these present, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and of one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic…”
John Jay, in 1777 as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New York, expressed that it is the duty of ALL men of faith to become active in their government:
“Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest, of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.”
John McLean, Justice of United States Supreme Court, clearly stated to the American Bible Society in 1852:
“Aside from Revelation, darkness rests upon the world and upon the future … The Bible hs shed a glorious light upon the world. It shows us that in the coming days we must answer for the deeds done in the body. It has opened to us a new and living way, so plainly marked out that no one can mistake it. The price paid for our redemption show the value of our immortal souls.”
Samual Adams also taught and fully expected the Christian must take an active interest, and, when called to, an active role in the goverance of the Republic.
“He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue and who, so far as his power and influence extend, will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office of power and trust who is not a wise and virtuous man … The sum of all is, if we would most truly enjoy this gift of Heaven, let us become a virtuous people.”
He knew well the precepts of our Lord.
How wayward we have come, when in 2004 only 50% of Christians took an active interest in their government and voted.
For those who think the first States, of the United States of America, were not committed to teaching the Christian Faith to all children, in contrast to their preference today - athestic humanism.
Universally used in 18th Century New England schools, Thomas Dilworth’s New Guide to the English Tongue as a reader. The first lesson consists of only three letter words:
“No Man may put off the Law of God.
The Way of God is no ill Way.
My Joy is in God all the Day.
A bad Man is a Foe to God.”