Who represents Christian thought in America? Who are the leading spokespeople for Christians? What is the predominant political theme of Christians? Does the fundamentalist Christian position differ from the position of mainstream Christianity?

I am a committed independent fundamental Baptist Christian.  I have been a part of Christian education for twenty years.  I consistently attend church services.  I pay attention to the news. I am a loyal American. As a thinking Christian, I believe the answers to the questions I have posed are important because I want my views accurately represented.

The news often contains stories about anti-Christian sentiments. The news seldom reports about Christians unless they are indulging in behavior that is decidedly un-Christian.  Because the newsworthy actions of Christians are so often contrary to the lifestyle and beliefs of the vast majority of Christians, the public receives a skewed view of Christian thought.  

Perhaps it is time for Christians to begin expressing their opinions as representative of their Christian beliefs. Many fundamental Christians would agree with these opinions:

I am pro-people. Because I am pro-people, I am for the rights of the unborn. I am also in favor of the kinds of environmentalism that protect the future population but not in favor of environmentalism that promotes the rights of obscure species over the needs of people. I am a supporter of the traditional family unit because children have a right to protection and care from parents devoted to their highest potential as creatures created in the image of God.  I believe in treating others as I wish to be treated; therefore, I treat others and their property and their opinions, even when opposing my own, with respect.

I am pro-God. Not only do I believe that God exists and is interested in the affairs of men, but I also believe that He has revealed Himself to us through His Word, the Holy Bible, and His Word made flesh, Jesus Christ. I believe He has extended His grace to us, through His Son, and thereby made it possible for us to have a relationship with our Creator.  I believe in prayer.

These opinions which express my Christian philosophy are the foundation of my Christian political views.  I believe people can be trusted to govern themselves.  I further believe that the government should respect people, their property, and their opinions.  Freedom is precious to all and must be safeguarded even when there are risks to life and property.

My prayer is that Christian Americans will raise a standard of respect for others and of reverence for God that will foster freedom for another generation!