Anarchy, Marxism & Communism
Though challenging for many public authorities, it is important for non-violent protesters to be able to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights to free speech, so central to our American way of life per the Constitution. For many, peaceful protesting is also about freedom of religion as people of conscience unite for a noble and important cause. With the Christian mandate to: Love one another-especially those who are hurting in any way, it all flows together.
Peaceful Protests & the First Amendment
There are good reasons why freedom of speech, and religious freedom, are both included in the First Amendment. They are closely intertwined. Without those two gateway freedoms, our country could easily lose its way, and risk lawlessness, and, eventually, socialism. Many Americans do not realize that socialism is the gateway, the stepping stone if you will, to Marxist communism. Violent anarchy is the primary tool of Socialism and Communism. Both have disdain for personal freedom, and Christianity, on many different levels. That is, they are inconsistent with the American way of life set out by our forefathers, with Judeo-Christian values and practices, and the freedoms we treasure that are inherent to democracy.
Anarchists: Enemies of the American People
One must only took at communist China or Venezuela to see the devastating effects of socialism, and, the restrictive, militant effects of communism on faith practice, where it is too often forbidden. There is a very fine line between socialism and communism, though socialism is introduced and presented as a Utopian society.
Sadly, peaceful protests have been infiltrated by violent anarchists who only seek destruction. Most of the peaceful gatherings were initially meant to be part of a larger, vitally important civil rights movement to put an end to racism. But that process is being derailed by anarchy. In contrast, peaceful protesters lend a caring, strong voice to the fight for racial equality. Too often, the intentions of these peaceful marches are tainted by peaceful protests gone awry, as anarchists shuffle in to subvert their benevolent efforts. Unwelcome visitors all, these entitled anarchists are agents of destruction; looting, destroying, maiming, and killing anyone, and anything, in their path. In actuality, violent anarchists are the enemies of the American people. Such deviant violence has elicited a strong reaction across this land, and rightly so, leading many to say: Enough is enough...
© Copyright 2020 | Adele M. Gill
Reprinted from Ezine Online Magazine
Income inequity in the United States is beginning to reach the portions of South America. So wealthy Americans should be paying attention to the peaceful demonstrations and also not use the outbursts of violence as a gauge of what the American people want and need. There are many ways that capitalism can reform without equally dividing the wealth or taking over the means of production and distribution. All people want is a fair chance and not to be discriminated against for any reason except the worth of their character. And especially not of their religion under our First Amendment right.
Economists know of several ways that everyone can share in the wealth of the country and the wealthy will not be hurt at all. In fact, with all of this deserved acrimony gone, everyone will benefit and real problems can be addressed.
I believe as result of the wildfires, the perceived problems in downtown Portland have gone away and masks are now required to keep chemical and dust particles out of everyone's lungs in the city.
How anyone can hold up and brandish a military weapon in public, screaming some Second Amendment right, and then claim it is, under God (would Jesus condone the open carrying of weapons?), and not think that they are fomenting violence, is a lie. It's hypocritical for Christians to act the way I see them acting.
Ron