‘A statesman or stateswoman is a respected, skilled, and experienced political leader or figure. In most respects, a statesman is the opposite of a politician. Politicians are thought of as people who will say or do anything to get elected or to gain power.’

‘A statesman or stateswoman is a politician or a leader in an organization who has had a long and respected career at the national or international level.’

We are in sore need of statesmen and stateswomen. What passes for political leadership today is as if we have entered Alice In Wonderland.

I have over the last two nights watched two movies regarding Christian Nationalism. A frightening subject if you are not in the clique. Christian Nationalists demand that our country be returned to the real Americans. In a Country founded on diversity who are these elusive ‘Real Americans?’

Religious freedom or the lack of religion is enshrined in our Constitution. The separation of church and state is another guarantee of the Constitution. If the Christian Nationalists get their way and we become a Theology Government…which theology will govern us?

Will we be governed by the theology of acceptance or the theology that demonizes those with whom they disagree? Not long ago we were dismayed by other countries that demand that their citizens follow the strict precepts of their faith leaders. Shall we follow the admonishing of some politicians who demand the destruction of those who are not like us? Shall Jesus don his Superman suit and smite all his adversaries with the sword? Will enough blood be shed that God and his correct religion are satisfied that we have it right?

I was alive when Pentecostal churches were thought to be on the fringe. I vividly recall the non-denominational churches being questioned as to their validity. I witnessed the founding of the Moral Majority. Folks not in denominations felt left out of the political milieu. Winking eyes and skeptical grins greeted Evangelical people. Television programs such as the Praise The Lord Club with Jim and Tammy Faye Baker began captivating viewers of their program. Jimmy Swaggart the cousin of Elvis Presley wept often and preached the old-time gospel. Soon it became apparent that if anyone was prospering by their Prosperity Doctrine…they were. The outsiders…had arrived!

With the political reigns of power, it is time to return our nation to God. But what god are they bringing us to?

Believing that you are one of the few chosen is a rush. God picked you out of the great unwashed to be his child and be saved. His creation is destined for the fires of Hell but you and your friends and family will be saved.

Jesus has a meek and mild gospel. Jesus was inclusive. Jesus loved the poor and those who had no voice.

The statesman and the stateswoman say freedom for all is the promised right of the pursuit of happiness. Humility is the road. Servant leadership is the call…