Christian Conservatives have a valid footing for their beliefs, both religious and political. Through the teachings of the Bible, we are lead down the path to living a good life. When represented, the belief system we choose supports and helps those around us. It is this connection which brings peace to our culture.
Earlier, I posted a scathing piece called A Liberal Argument Against Liberals. This is my counterpoint to my piece. Why? I am a human, and the thoughts just came into my head regarding Liberalism. I am a Christian as well, but I do sin and will admit that I am not perfect.
I am a strong believer in Conservative principles because I am Christian. My feigned hatred of Liberals is actually just a tongue in cheek piece that I thought would be a challenge for me to write; which it was, because I don't really think that way. Yes, I know there are people on both sides of the aisle who will spew hatred such as I wrote on a regular basis.
Honor your father and your mother
The Ten Commandments apply in various ways to true principled Conservatism. Honoring your parents by upholding a strong family core is one ideal the Conservatives preach. Having been married to my childhood sweetheart for 15 years and raising two children, I believe that the family is what shapes good people. Children need role models to learn from, and parents are the key to this. I do not view divorce as an option, and work hard every day with my wife to keep our marriage and family core intact. Like my parents, I am devoted to maintaining a Christian and Conservative lifestyle in my home.You shall not commit adultery
Conservative principles point to loyalty in marriage. This is the core to the family being stable and remaining intact. While I cannot prove this beyond a doubt, I have always been faithful to my wife.
You shall not steal
Christian Conservatives will strongly adhere to this Commandment. We believe, very strongly, in giving to others of ourselves and not taking. The principles of Conservatism include smaller government and lower taxes. According to the CBO, the top 40% of income earners paid 106.2% of the income taxes collected. At the same time, the bottom 40% paid -9.1% in Federal Income Taxes. Call it redistribution, legalized theft, or whatever; in my mind that is stealing from one person to give it to another. God should judge us for our personal generosity, not the government or those who elect their government. Christian Conservatives should give of themselves in the form of time, talent and treasure to assist others. Voting to give someone else's money is stealing for moral purposes, but not the Christian approach to generosity and compassion.
You shall not covet your neighbor's goods
Christian Conservatives do not envy the success of others. We do not feel entitled to the same richness of life that our neighbors attain. Rather, we strive for our own personal success through hard work and dedication. We do not seek to take from others what is not ours, but to give of ourselves to others.
We often hear the word compassion used in political circles. As discussed in The Broken Moral Compass, compassion is not giving of others wealth through force. Compassion is giving of one's self. To be compassionate, one must make the moral commitment to help another in need. To take pity on another, then demand someone else take care of it, is not compassion. Conservative Christians are very compassionate people. If a neighbor, friend, or complete stranger is in need, you will find them helping in whatever way they can.
Arguably, Christian Conservatives attempt to protect the weakest of the weak; the unborn. Strongly based in Christian values is human life. Being pro-life is easy when you are Christian. True Conservatives in politics will be pro-life and we support them fully. After all, being pro-life is not about controlling the woman, it is about the innocent child being carried.
