The socialistic impulse under the guise of bringing in a utopian world by “helping” people has always led to dictators and disasters. America has resisted this impulse over the years, holding to a Republic. However, much of this has changed and will continue to change.
But mark it well, what has not changed is the marching orders for the Church. The Great Commission has not been rescinded. Paul reminds us that his ambition and ours is “to present every person complete in Christ.” (Col.1:28) We do this as we manifest a faithful presence in and to the world.
It is proper to mourn what many sense is the slow death of a Republic. But our real focus must be on reaching the spiritually dead with the life-giving power of the gospel of Jesus.
As Francis Schaeffer reminds us: “Truth carries with it confrontation. Truth demands confrontation; loving confrontation, but confrontation nevertheless.”
We the church are being called to make our stand. The circumstances we face are indeed new. However, our God and His righteous resources are not. Serving Him with you Until He comes for us. Fred | 
