Edmund Burke's view on God

I, Edmund Burke, am a Christian, and as a Christian I believe that religion is derived from Jesus Christ and is based on the Bible.

Just as I believe in the hierarchy of society and that we have achieved greatness by building on the teachings of our fore-fathers, I believe society must rely on the teachings of Jesus Christ to stay upon our path of righteousness. Christianity must be our common faith and our common hope. I disagree with the French Revolution that is occurring and the Catholic conspiracy the French are propagating. Religion and Politics do not mix. A Christian Court, a Christian Magistrate, must have religion as a principle focus. Christian religion is one of the greatest bonds of our society and it provides the greatest example of man achieving his supreme purpose. Just as we succeed in society and life by following the teachings of our fore-fathers, we succeed in personal growth by following Jesus Christ.

As I have stated, it was the Law of God, which is that “eternal and immutable law, in which will and reason are the same.” The preservation of our great society is based upon the preservation of Christianity. This does not mean that political decisions must be made to serve Christianity. Political decisions must be made to address the needs of the people and the needs of society, while at the same time following the Will of Our Lord. For example, when our British Government decided to impose taxation upon the American colonists, I do not believe we were incorrect for the taxation, but I do believe we were incorrect to not consider the resistance of the colonists to our actions. The American Revolution might have been avoided. God did wish all of His people to “provide for the multitude.” God did not wish a government to serve by hurting His people.

God created our Universe and the sanctity of the Bible with which to rule. Government must follow His word if we are to build a society and a world in His vision.