I think a good starting point would be to consider Biblical Antithesis in every context, all times and all spheres.
For further reflection:
https://reformedforum.org/what-is-the-antithesis/
https://mereorthodoxy.com/john-calvin-thomas-jefferson

This is why I think research regarding the spirit of the age is vitally important. Thomas Jefferson is an important figure. His motivations were probably not our motivations. This goes back to the anthesis. What motivated the son-in-law of Edwards to speak this way of Jefferson?
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“The great object of Jacobinism” “both in its political and moral revolution, is to destroy every trace of civilization in the world, and to force mankind back into a savage state.”
“now reached the consummation of democratic blessedness. We have a country governed by blockheads and knaves.”
“the ties of marriage with all its felicities” “severed and destroyed”
“Our wives and daughters are thrown into the stews; our children are cast into the world from the breast and forgotten.” “Filial piety is extinguished, and our surnames, the only mark of distinction among families, are abolished. Can the imagination paint anything more dreadful on this side of hell?”

In his time and context, what did he know that we may be oblivious of?




The reason I mention this, is many are hesitant to even consider that the powers and principalities have ill intent…. Like really bad. Yes, the government is not your friend and does not serve your master…. Expect the worst.

Last edited by Anthony C.; Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:10 PM.