Democracy And Freedom

Are democracy and freedom the same? Maybe that is the goal. Maybe they try to be. But they belong in two different worlds. One is the world of politics. The other has to do with personal and individual choices, thoughts beliefs and actions. Yes, perhaps democracy and freedom have a connection. However, freedom's origin has a divine source. Democracy's origin is earthly. Perhaps democracy is an idea inspired by freedom. However democracy has to do with many. Freedom is a very, very individual concept. Nevertheless, when we hear declarations like "land of the free," or "where freedom reigns," we know that the person generally refers to a society or nation. I see nothing wrong with that, because freedom is a goal on this earth, and it is a constant battle to achieve it and keep it. Both in a secular and spiritual sense. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32) The "truth" that Jesus refers to is the Word of God. It is eternal. It produces freedom. Not only that. It produces eternal freedom, because the Word of God is eternal. "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." (2 Cor. 3:17) The Spirit and the Word agree. They are one. We benefit from the liberty/freedom that they give.