Democracy and Wisdom

In order for our democratic government to prevail--or survive--we must have governmental officials who are courageously truthful, free from greed, sincere in working for the common good, and diligently honest. They must be trustworthy. But the best imaginable rulers will not be enough. In a democracy, there must be a general populace that is not only educated, but wise and mature. It is impossible to maintain freedom, as we know it, in a society of hot-headed and hateful citizens. If we lose civility, we lose it all. This is why Christianity, in its purest form, as taught by Christ Himself, is so important. Jesus Christ leads people toward the maturity that enables freedom.