People often ask me why I want to major in political science. They know I love to write, and so usually assume I am going to be an English major. I do love to write; it’s a part of me that will never fade, but there is another desire that is close to my heart, and this is a desire for justice. I see injustice all over the world, but nothing frustrates me more than seeing injustice and corruption in America.
America is the home of the brave, but also of honor, liberty, truth and justice. I believe that all five of those intrinsically American ideals are in danger, and I feel strongly called to take action personally. I am an ardent patriot and I think it is the duty of Americans not only to take what America can give, but to uphold her values with our own lives. It is a crime to murder, steal and cheat. I believe it is also a crime not to confront those offenses. However, the biggest crime of all is to allow an innocent person to be convicted or repressed, whether by a fellow citizen or even the government.
Acquiring a degree in political science would prepare me not only to fight injustice, but to quell the corruption I see developing in our government. America is a strong, beautiful nation founded on strong, beautiful principles. However, every day I see more of those founding principles violated or ignored. Government officials find ways to circumvent the system of checks and balances; they take more unapproved power every day. I believe this is not only an unjust use of power, but a demonstration of a lack of integrity.
America is headed in a direction that is not brave, honorable, free, true or just. The question I ask myself is “What can I do?” I go back to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, looking at the founding principles of America. So many virtues that were once upheld strongly have fallen. I believe it is the duty of the people to look at their God-given rights, at the principles the country was founded on, and take action. America can only do so much without the help of her citizens. Action must be taken to restore integrity to our country, and to save her people from the injustices that mount daily. That is why I chose to major in political science.
~Kendra Logan
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One thing to be careful of:
ReplyDeleteAlways make sure to check whether or not the "American values" line up with Biblical morality. Because certain American "God-given rights" aren't necessarily laid out in the Bible. God never says we have a right to privacy, for instance. That's not to say that we *don't* have a right to privacy in America, but it's important to know where that principle is actually based.
Also, always be careful not to pay more attention to political principle ("Taxes are unequivocally evil!" and the like) than actual common sense. Morality and personal rights aside, there are very few absolute principles when it comes to the actual running of government. Too many people confuse their personal political principles with actual morality.
I believe in both the principles of the Bible and the principles of America. I also strongly respect the American principles NOT specifically stated in the Bible. I fully agree with the foundational values of our country, and I don't believe they contradict the Bible in any way.
ReplyDeleteI agree, we have to be careful not to paint with too broad a brush. I don't think all taxes are evil. Taxes are necessary. However I think they should be distributed fairly and in a way that makes economic sense.
I like to think my personal political principles are directly tied to actual morality XD Anyway, I think "morality" in terms of the government relates to how well the government follows the plainly stated "guidelines" of the Constitution.
~Kendra Logan
Here's a question for you, Kendra. What are your thoughts on the legalization of homosexual marriage. You and I as Christians are of the opinion that homosexual relations are against God's will. However, I wonder if it is proper for a government to impose a restriction on any form of consensual sexuality or marriage. I do not fear for the health of God's people in America, in so much as I believe that the health of the Church is separate and apart from American laws. Did not the Church get its beginning at the height of the Roman Empire which was immoral and corrupt? So... is there a need for us to oppose homosexuality on the political front by laws or rules?
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