THE FAITH VACUUM HAS ELEVATED FEAR

 THE FAITH VACUUM HAS ELEVATED FEAR 

By Domenick J. Maglio PhD. Traditional Realist

 

Our nation was established by people who had great faith. Most were Bible reading folks who put their lives in God’s hands every day. Many settled in territories that were inhabited by hostile tribes, unsavory characters and wild animals. Regardless of all this danger, they continued to move westward in search of virgin land. Their lives had little physical security except for each other and belief in God as they bravely moved on in search of a better future. 

 

This insecure lifestyle existed for almost everyone who decided to come to America. Many people came here to avoid religious or social repression, and some came for a greater economic opportunity. Even those, mostly from northern Europe who had status and money had to have courage to start over in unsettled land. Many of these people minimized fear and had plenty of courage to transplant themselves in the U.S. 

 

America was not a country for the faint of heart who wanted something for nothing. There was no government welfare waiting for them when they arrived. It was for individuals who desired liberty and an opportunity to compete fairly with others to demonstrate their worth and earn other’s respect. The fear factor did not enter the equation of their future success. They were people of faith and personal fortitude who were ready to confront the unknown.

 

Immigrants from all over the world wanted to become American and show U.S. citizens they were worthy enough to join them. Each wave of new arrivals from various nations paid their dues to become U.S. citizens. At first all ethnic and racial groups faced rejection and prejudice but eventually they were accepted. They learned our language and history, followed their own religious beliefs, honored our laws and fought our enemies. Overwhelmingly they had faith in God, which gave them courage to face life without any government safety net. They usually refused handouts from other citizens as they appreciated the gift of freedom. 

 

Many of these immigrants came from oppressive governments. The leaders of these nations promised citizens they would gain what they wanted with one hand while limiting freedom with the other. The more citizens’ freedoms were extinguished, the more the people were likely to depend on government to provide for them. Simultaneously, they lost their self-worth and their strong connection with God. The absence of depending on God was filled by the oppressive government. 

 

When a tyrannical state exploits a crisis, citizens’ fears escalate. Many fearful people believe they have only big government politicians to reestablish order. Their faith in God’s guidance to correct the chaos that engulfs them evaporates. It is replaced by nonsensical and counterproductive edicts, which undermine governmental legitimacy. This increases the people’s fear of further repression by the state of losing their rights and possessions.

 

As irrational government edicts continue to be adopted by the fearful, weak citizens, the more they encourage the bureaucrats that their psyop policies are working. More oppressive decrees are produced to exacerbate fear in the hearts of the people for not conforming. The media’s indoctrination fans the flames of uncertainty.

Reversing corrupt government’s use of any crisis to provoke the fear factor can be counteracted by turning back to faith in God. The enslaved Eastern European communist nations went through a religious awakening. People of faith confronted tyranny by voicing truth regardless of the threats or tortures inflicted on them. These courageous people instead of falling into despair, increased their numbers, resolve and courage not to cower to evil.

 

Faith in God reinforces the innocent victims’ backbone with steel. It inspires them to endure incredible torture and conquer it by praying even more for courage to fight evil. Being conditioned to accept draconian mandates and other infringements of basic human rights is tantamount to being a slave to the state. This weakens the resolve of many who are wavering in their decision making. When people realize the individual expression of courage inspires others to regain their faith, we are on the path of righteousness. Once the indecisive others begin to join the march for freedom, others will follow. Faith will rise while the fear factor collapses.

 

Let all good people comprehend that when we unite under the banner of God, evil does lose its power to suppress us. God-following people earn their courage and freedom from the grace of God. Faith in God dissolves the element of fear placed in the minds by evil oppressors. 

 

Whenever tyranny grows, God-fearing people must become aware that evil will only retreat when people speak up and demonstrate against mask mandates, vaccine mandates, lies, deception, destruction of innocent people and distorting reality to make the populous fearful.

 Faith in God conquers fear of the relentless evil forces in government.

Domenick Maglio, PhD. is a columnist carried by various newspapers and blogs, an author of several books and owner/director of Wider Horizons School, a college prep program. Dr. Maglio is an author of weekly newspaper articles, INVASION WITHIN  and a recent book entitled, IN CHARGE PARENTING In a PC World. You can see many of Dr. Maglio’s articles at www.drmaglioblogspot.com.