Doug Wilson speaks to the latest uproar in Texas, literal Texas-sized idolatry.  State Chairman Ricardo Davis noted, "Pastor Wilson's commentary is spot on, and those Christians involved in politics within the sphere of civil government would do well to consider and ponder.  We still live in a constitutional representative republic, and the foundational need of the hour is to urge all Americans to repent of their idolatry and turn to Christ, the foundation our nation's republic."

Introduction

A few days ago, when the news about that huge Hindu image of Lord Hanuman was first going around, my friend Joe Rigney inquired if anyone knew whether @MichaelCassidy had anything going on these days. Michael Cassidy was that publicly-minded citizen who had redistributed the image of Satan that had been erected in the Iowa capitol building. As much as we might admire the honesty of such messaging by our politicians, the detestable image still needed to go.

Anyhow, Joe made his inquiry and his question excited some comment. Lord Hanuman does raise some interesting questions. Vandalism? Destruction of private property? Vigilantism? Liberty of conscience? What is going on here?

I have decided to tell you.

In my tenure as State Chairman I have been often asked, "Where does Christianity belong in our party?"  The answer is in the National Platform the delegates from across the nation have continually approved.  Since the question is normally asked by those with a sincere concern regarding religious tolerance, I will appeal to the to the platform in dealing with how we draw the line between promoting our Christian beliefs and promoting a theocracy.

By Gerald Harris, Editor of The Christian Index
(Originally appeared in The Christian Index on April 24, 2017)

It has happened again. The Georgia state government has attempted to censor, silence, and repress a Christian for sharing the Gospel.

Chike Uzuegbunam, a student at Georgia Gwinnett College, was repeatedly prohibited from discussing his Christian faith on campus, even after he had obtained permission to do so in one of the school’s free-speech zones.