Think About It!

"Give us this day our daily bread..." Food for thought: More and more we're becoming a nation of individuals who base our decisions and positions on intuition, gut reaction, and emotional response, rather than rational thought and informed reflection. Critical thinking is the prerequisite to any true republic (America) in which a great deal of power is constitutionally entrusted to "We the people..." As Jamie McKenzie observes in the Educational Technology Journal, "Democratic societies require citizens capable of challenging conventional wisdom, the propaganda of zealots and demagogues, as well as the platitudes and bland assurances of those in office who would like us to suspend critical judgment when systems break down." Do you really want to be at the mercy of ANYone who will think for you?! If not, then you'd better start (truly) thinking for yourself! An informed and involved citizenry is one of the most powerful strengths of this great country--and the only thing that will maintain it. God gifted us with liberty, it is our job to cherish and guard that liberty!