Hi there,
I just found this, and like what I’ve read so far a lot.
I’m a third-party guy, too, although I’ve traditionally leaned a little more towards the Constitution Party than the Libertarian Party. As a moral and Christian man, I think that the government does have some responsibility in enforcing morality (thou shall not steal) in our society…and the Constitution Party reinforces that belief in a traditional Christian foundation for the country.
I’m starting to become “on the fence,” though, regarding the role of government as moral authority…or as an authority for anything at all outside of what they are chartered to do in the Constitution. Maybe it’s just better for the government to just stay out of it entirely?
What are your thoughts and/or the thoughts on this of most Libertarians?
Merry Christmas!
Mr. Davidson,
I am happy you found my site, and even happier that you like what you have read. I am also a supporter of the Constitution Party, and have even recommended it to some friends of mine that cannot quite get on board with certain aspects of the libertarian platform.
I have, however, rectified my libertarian stances with my moral ones, particularly since I find that government involvement in personal belief systems is a danger to the government and to the faith it is involved with. Even if the government toed the line with the faith itself, the people end up following the faith because it is the law rather than having faith on their own. I certainly think the government should stay out of it entirely. I do’t know if my ideas apply to all or even most libertarians. I am sure most do not want government involved in religion in any way, but many have unfortunately based their aversion to government and religion on a despite for religion itself. As such, they have driven away a lot of potential libertarians who follow their faith.
One of my goals has been to make sure that my faith and the faith of others is not in conflict with my political philosophy. I would love to continue this discussion, perhaps I will do a peice on it. I look forward to talking with you further.
Cheers
Jon Smith
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Hi there,
I just found this, and like what I’ve read so far a lot.
I’m a third-party guy, too, although I’ve traditionally leaned a little more towards the Constitution Party than the Libertarian Party. As a moral and Christian man, I think that the government does have some responsibility in enforcing morality (thou shall not steal) in our society…and the Constitution Party reinforces that belief in a traditional Christian foundation for the country.
I’m starting to become “on the fence,” though, regarding the role of government as moral authority…or as an authority for anything at all outside of what they are chartered to do in the Constitution. Maybe it’s just better for the government to just stay out of it entirely?
What are your thoughts and/or the thoughts on this of most Libertarians?
Merry Christmas!
Mr. Davidson,
I am happy you found my site, and even happier that you like what you have read. I am also a supporter of the Constitution Party, and have even recommended it to some friends of mine that cannot quite get on board with certain aspects of the libertarian platform.
I have, however, rectified my libertarian stances with my moral ones, particularly since I find that government involvement in personal belief systems is a danger to the government and to the faith it is involved with. Even if the government toed the line with the faith itself, the people end up following the faith because it is the law rather than having faith on their own. I certainly think the government should stay out of it entirely. I do’t know if my ideas apply to all or even most libertarians. I am sure most do not want government involved in religion in any way, but many have unfortunately based their aversion to government and religion on a despite for religion itself. As such, they have driven away a lot of potential libertarians who follow their faith.
One of my goals has been to make sure that my faith and the faith of others is not in conflict with my political philosophy. I would love to continue this discussion, perhaps I will do a peice on it. I look forward to talking with you further.
Cheers
Jon Smith