If the freedoms we say we love were suddenly outlawed and the penalty for pursuing them was death, I wonder how many who now call themselves "patriots" and "faithful" would remain so? Patriotism and discipleship were not concepts created in comfort, and they do not exist to accommodate the comfortable; these things challenge us, require us to live for principles larger than ourselves to secure the highest joys in living for ourselves and all who follow after us.
If the time ever comes when others seek to legislate my love of God or my pursuit of happiness I hope I have built up the strength before then to continue to live for my patriotism and for my faith at the peril of my life through all my days and to have the strength to live or to die honorably in defense of these things. My belief will be stronger than death.
I get so disgusted with the political and religious games so many play; I recognize the freedom of all men to pursue their own opinions, but I regret that more do not stir themselves up to think and live for great things, content to dwell in the mire of mediocrity while thinking themselves prosperous.
If you and I are going to proclaim ourselves a thing we must be what we profess; our greatest sermons, our greatest laws must be written in our thoughts, our words, and our deeds.
I know that the greatness of humanity originates from souls where integrity to God, all goodness, and a consuming, selfless love are enthroned and fearlessly defended.
The greatness of men will never die as long as individuals ally themselves with God and fight for the right of all mankind to seek the goodness of life.
- Justin E. Lehman
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