This is from a Facebook friend, Bill Evans, who has clearly thought a lot about secession:
I appreciate the thoughtful, comprehensive labor of Dr. Joel McDurmon, in his epic work Restoring America One County at a Time.
I am of the unpopular opinion, however, that should Christians capture a controlling interest in a state OR COUNTY government, their best move would be to “come out and be ye separate.” For what association does light have with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) They should declare, in the loudest possible voice, their peaceful separation from darkness, and the creation of an Independent Christian Republic, recognizing the Triune God- Father, Son & Holy Spirit, as the Sovereign King, and His Law the only basis of righteous governance.
This is a move of the most bold and radical sort; the only type calculated to, in effect, reset liberty established on the only solid foundation. This was our earliest founders’ (the pilgrims) prescription, albeit was hijacked by deists, masons and proponents of natural law.
The right, and some would say the duty, of secession is enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, and not prohibited by the US Constitution. But I would not establish this new birth of freedom upon the justification of any previous secession attempts in American history, although both the secession of 1775 and 1861, we’re morally justified.
Instead, I would reference the Biblical precedent for secession; namely, the exodus of God’s people out of Egypt. The Most High delivered His people out of the system in which they were enslaved. He did not change the system, nor would He change them, while they were still part of it. Pastor John Weaver has explained that the biblical model for secession is found in 1 King’s 12, where God causes Jeroboam and the Northern tribes to secede from the tyranny of King Rehoboam.
Secession could, pragmatically speaking, be accomplished at the state level, with it’s existing, working governmental apparatus. It would still immediately need to be downsized however, with the virtual elimination of many agencies, offices, departments and bureaus.
I foresee that this move would create an instant war of words, but also an instantaneous mass influx of like-minded families. At the same time, members of the parasite class, and career bureaucrats and statists would flee to the loving arms of their nanny state.
This is preferable, and more humane than attempting the disestablishment of the existing national- socialist safety net, upon which tens of millions have come to rely. Separating the feeders from the government teat, would likely kill both. This new venture in self government under God would needs be voluntary.
As I have often defended, while this move would be animated by a zeal for a new haven of righteousness (2 Peter 3:13), this should not be confused with pietism. I envision that city on a hill, that calls to those weary and heavy laden, in the Name of Christ the King and His obedient civil magistrates. This would be a refitted launching platform from which to reengage evil and extend the Kingdom of God, without the impediment of government trying to be god.
Humanly speaking, I believe we might find giving birth easier than raising the dead.
*A Brief Summary of distinctives that Could be explicitly stated in the Constitutional Articles of a New Christian Republic of America-
• Biblical Christianity as the ONLY religion
• No laws contrary to Scripture
• No public schools income or property tax
• Criminalization of abortion & sodomy
• Criminalization of adultery & pornography
• Biblical divorce
• Collateral – backed monetary system
• No social security.
• Head tax (male head of household)
• 10% sales tax (food exempt)
• 10% compulsory tithe (church run charity)
• No government deficits – balanced budget
• No EPA, CIA, IRS, FDA, ATF or FED
• Strict term limitations
• Elected sheriff, no police
• No compensation for political office
• Strict Sabbath observance
• No firearms restrictions
• English the official language
• All able-bodied man militia
• No standing army
How many generations would it conceivably take to achieve these advances working within our current system, if at all?
I respectfully rest my case, and invite your feedback.