The Federal Government recently passed legislation allowing Puerto Rico a potential option to vote for their own independence from the United States. Of course, this was only done knowing that they would not take that option, but would gladly stoop down to feed from the Federal trough as a State.

Nevertheless, if the option is open for the people of Puerto Rico to choose their own political status, why not allow the same option to South Carolina or Idaho as well? Perhaps Democrats would be happy to rid themselves of these "red" States, that are not the biggest providers of Federal revenue anyway. It all comes down to the money.

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One need not be a political scientist, sociologists or philosopher to understand that the spirit of revolution is not a national matter, but is a state matter; that the spirit of revolution is not prevalent in every state, but only some states; and that it will not likely be successful in every state without the support of that state government. It is for this reason (in part) that would-be tyrants and are-tyrants hate the division of power, the independent and separate sovereignty of states and decentralization. It is for this reason that we should love it.

If this upcoming revolution is just a bunch of individuals chaotically doing who knows what, under the command of God knows who, having to fight state and federal tyrants as well as neighbors, then the centralists/nationalists/globalists have accomplished what they have attempted to accomplish since the tower of Babel by stripping away from the independent and several bodies-politic the power and means by which they secure their own freedom, liberty and rights.

However, I do not believe that is an accurate description of what the upcoming revolution will be. Freedom’s revolution will consist of individual states that understand what freedom and self-government are and what it means to protect that foundation.

I too smell the whiff of revolution, but the smell leads me on the trail of certain states.

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Christians rightly square everything with the principles and precepts of the Holy Scriptures. So, is there Biblical approbation and authority for State secession?

Before answering the Biblical question, let me briefly touch upon the Christian reaction to State secession both here in America and overseas. First, overseas. I doubt that there are many Christian pastors and churchmen who would be willing to denounce, denigrate, or declare as illegitimate the nation-state of Norway today. What Christian would advocate cutting off trade or diplomatic relations with Norway? Where is the Christian denomination or Church that would not recognize the right of Norway to peacefully exist?

Of course, Norway's parliament dissolved the union between Sweden and Norway on June 7, 1905. While an attempted dissolution that had taken place in 1814 was squashed by a Swedish military victory, the separation of 1905 was done peacefully and without bloodshed (although Norway was willing to shed blood, had it been required). Since Norway's secession in 1905, the two neighboring countries have enjoyed extremely close--even brotherly--relations.

So, where is the spiritual condemnation for Norway? Who among us would quote Romans 13, et al., in an attempt to demonize the brave, independent spirit of the Norwegians?

In response to federal mandates on private farms, incensed gardeners, are saying  – “No Chippin’ Chickens!”  This coming week, the State House in Columbia will be the battleground.

Aaron Bolinger, an activist for religious liberties, says the National Animal Identification System (or NAIS) is “Washington tyranny at its most perverse.  Installing RFID microchips in all forms of livestock, and registering everyone who grows tomatoes in their backyard, serves no purpose other than increasing federal control over our private lives.  Our Mennonite brethren even refer to this as the ‘mark on my beast’ program.”

In response, Representative and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Jeff Duncan (R-15 - Laurens & Newberry Counties) introduced the “No Chippin’ Chickens Act” in this session of the South Carolina General Assembly.  H-4840 is aimed at halting in its tracks the new federal mandate for creation of massive agricultural databases on everything from the largest corporate farms, to the backyard gardener.

“The gathering at the state capitol this week will be low-key,” says Bolinger.  “I’m not asking for pickets, demonstrations or large assemblies with guest speakers.  We just want farmers to show up, and talk to their Senators and Representatives about supporting Representative Duncan’s bill to stop this nonsense.  Those who cannot come to the Capitol can still voice their opinion by calling 803-734-3000, and asking their elected officials to sponsor and vote for passage of H-4840.”

For more information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or meet near the Strom Thurmond statue on the state house grounds at 10 am on Tues, Wed or Thurs. this coming week.