Sin

For a nation that was founded on Christian principles, I am astounded to see how much sin the U.S. government tolerates.  As a child, before I discovered the church choir, I was lectured liberally about sin.  .  .  those transgressions forbidden by, basically, the Ten Commandments, to which the politicians of today turn a blind eye, or of which they actively promote the violation.

Three glaring examples run amok:

1)  Thou shall not kill:  Millions of Christians believe killing the unborn is a sin, but the government says, "Sin if you like."  Then, there are those jurisdictions who feel the death penalty for crime is appropriate.  Don't forget the upcoming unelected commission under Obamacare which will implement his avowed desire to decide who should live or die.  Finally, the sight of several of the top U.S. leaders sitting in the situation room cheering on the cold-blooded assassination of another world leader was a low point in American history.

2)  Committing adultery:  From Bill Clinton on down to the lowliest Secret Service agent, the government winks at marital infidelity.

3)  Bearing  false witness:  Probably the most pervasive sinfulness is the continuous lying we get from so many politicians.  .  .  from the president on down.

Therefore, for those who trumpet the rhetorical separation of church and state, I would ask, "Why does that give the government the right to launch an attack on morality, and ignore the concept of sin?"  From the Pope on down, we want to know.