Dave is shouting hallejulah over a report of a Christian succession movement (Mike is also interested). I assume this is news although WND, the source of the report, has been known for reporting rumors not worthy of an organization claiming to be the biggest, best, and most reliable alternative news source.
While I believe that on the authority of the constitution they can secede, I am not convinced that it is supportable from the authority of our Teacher, Guide, and Mentor. Sure, I am excited to see this political theory tested, but not by Christians. A Christian state has never worked under the teachings of Christ, meaning it is therefore unworthy of the designation "Christian." "Christian" rulers (I consider the term oxy-moronic, Jesus came for the poor, needy, defenseless, and lowly, not the the rich and powerful.) always end up deciding that there are realities more real than discipleship including violence. They always use the ends to excuse the means. But for the Christian the means is as important as the end. To the follower of Christ, discipleship (unswerving committment to the teachings and life of Jesus Christ) is the basic reality; we call it faith.
I contend that Christians should be separate from the world, but not isolated. We should be different, yet being an influence. We are the city set on the hill; we are the salt of the earth; we are the light for this generation. Our Kingdom is not limited to earthly governments, but to all people everywhere. We, the Kingdom Christians should have a global mindset. Remember, that one day all earthly kingdoms will end in rebellion against God, but the Church, the Bride and Body of Christ, the Kingdom of God, the Colony of Heaven, the Israel of God will not end. So let us go forth to ALL nations confessing Jesus as King and using His teachings as our Guidebook (maybe the Sermon on the Mount as a constitution?). For Christ, His Kingdom, and His people, Disciple
