Daniel 8:23 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. 24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
Part of the genius of democracy is that it allows tolerance of divergent views, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, or freedom from religion. Democracy, as it is enshrined in our constitution, allows people who are of different persuasions, different belief systems and different ethnic backgrounds to come together in a general melting pot, with specific freedoms and liberties granted to all.
Here, in the land of the free, and the home of the brave, different cultures intersect each other, and in many cases, a hybrid is made when two or more of these cultures, with their traditions are synthesized. Thus, the American experiment in democracy has in many ways, afforded a home and shelter for peoples from any and every background.
It is this perspective, of guaranteeing freedoms and liberties to all, under the constitution, that has in a great measure, contributed to the prowess of the American democracy, and under its influence, and protections, many are able to thrive and live side by side with persons who may not be of the very same persuasion.
John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!