06/20/11
THE RATIONALE FOR THE
REFORMATION PARTY
The rationale for the Reformation Party is based upon certain Biblical principles which were widely accepted by reformed Protestants during the Protestant Reformation, but are less widely accepted today. In order to reclaim these principles, it is important that people understand their Biblical rationale. So let me list certain of the principles and suggest readings for consideration:
One principle is that the civil government has a duty to enforce both tables of the Ten Commandments, appropriate for its God-appointed sphere. Please see the article at http://www.puritans.net/tracts/bothtables.html relating to this principle, quoting from Augustine and Calvin.
Another principle is that Christians should not enter into unlawful political confederacies. Please see George Gillespie’s treatment on this topic at http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualNLs/Forbiddn.htm .
Another principle is that men and not women should vote and hold office in civil government. Please see Robert Dabney’s treatment on this topic at http://mildcolonialboy.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/robert-dabney-against-womens-suffrage-the-suffragettes/ .
Another principle is that we should not vote for “the lesser of two evils”. Please see the article at http://www.puritans.net/news/thevote092204.htm on this topic.
Another principle relates to unlawful political oaths and their relation to voting. Please see the article at http://www.puritans.net/news/constitution022007.htm on this topic.
Another principle relates to the Establishment Principle and the proper relation of church and state. Please see the article at http://www.covenanter.org/Wylie/twosonsofoil.htm by Samuel Wylie on this topic.
It is my prayer that many may return to these Bible-based convictions.