By Corrine Gantt, Hamilton
Theresa Manzella, bless her heart, declared today on her campaign Facebook page, Manzella for Montana, that, in the interest of unity, she will take up the standard of bringing the country together under HER interpretation of Christianity, because the Founding Fathers were “divinely inspired”.
Manzella has dramatically declared, “The citizens simply need to elect legislators who are honest and well rooted in the founding principles, with the back bone to give the founding documents effect. I was created for a time such as this.”
Created? Really? Is she implying created by God? Or perhaps closer to reality by some other outside worldly power who is manipulating her? As far as I can tell she has been created simply to further divide us by promoting her brand of Christianity as the rule of law.
For those who support her, that sounds so reassuring, but, in fact, it is completely at odds with reality. In fact, in their own words, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson are on record as saying-
“The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.” — John Adams, 1797 , Treaty of Tripoli
“Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinion in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.” –Statute For Religious Freedom. Thomas Jefferson, 1786
For those of you who support Ms.Manzella, substitute Allah for God in her selfless quest and check your reaction.
America’s very inception was conceived by the desire to exercise freedom of religion. Don’t be misled by current, shortsighted, religious leaders. Maintain your freedom to follow your faith as you see fit. It’s your right, given to you by the Founding Fathers.
Theresa Manzella’s misguided quest to bring her personal religious beliefs into the rule of law will ultimately be found unconstitutional. She likes to talk a good game about reducing government overreach, but her wrongheaded approach as a spiritual guide is the epitome of big government and needs to be left outside the State Capitol.
Manzella, in her dramatic proclamation, tries to demonize her opponent, but, in fact, Margaret Gorski will protect your right to worship as you see fit.