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Follow on Google News | ![]() "My God and Government" Blog DebutsRenowned author and real estate investor Tom Sheppard announced he is starting a new blog, focused on the collision space between God and Government in the US.
By: MyGodandCountry.com In spite of Constitutional guarantees against government interference with religion, government is increasingly dictating issues of conscience. The recent decision on same-sex marriage by the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) opened a wide door for curbing the exercise of religion in America. His posts will firmly grasp those two live rail items that should never be discussed at the office or family reunions, religion and politics. His first post, released this past Monday (July 13), will provide the context of his life experience which shapes his approach to these issues and his views. You can expect additional posts within the week. The initial post will remain available on the site as a separate page so as readers subscribe, they can understand the context of his views. OPPOSING VIEWS ARE WELCOME He is open to both dissenting and assenting comments from readers and hopes his views will result in a lively dialog. However, he insists that CIVIL discourse is the watchword for comments. "Profanity, vulgarity, and personal attacks are the hallmarks of poor vocabulary, lack of imagination, and insecurity in your position, respectively. Comments will have these elements deleted and repeat offenders may find their comments blocked entirely." DISAGREE WITHOUT BEING DISAGREEABLE When asked if he was concerned that speaking out on such controversial topics would adversely affect his business, Sheppard appeared unconcerned. "If people are going to avoid doing business with me because they don't like my political or religious views, that is their problem. I cannot erase bigotry, I can only confront it. I do business everyday with people whose views on many items are radically different than mine. I still like them, even if I disagree with them. And I work hard to make sure that if we find ourselves in disagreement on something, I don't let our conversation become disagreeable." PAST AS PROLOGUE Sheppard positions himself as a peaceful warrior, blending his experience as a Mormon Missionary and US Marine, with his work and life experience to use his articles as a tool to combat the escalating war on Christianity. Whether his opponents are Jihadis, LGBT extremists, progressives, liberals, sociiasts, athieists or just plain old complacent Christians and conservatives, Sheppard tells it like it is in a battle plan that would do the Marines proud. Sheppard's experiences living for two years in a third-world country where democratic rule was emerging after flirtations with Socialism and a period of military rule give him a perspective on life in the US that many people lack. He also draws on his experience as a US Marine and an entrepreneur, in addition to years in the upper ranks of a Fortune 500 company, and a boyhood job sweeping floors. His employment experience goes both wide and deep. A dedicated family man, married to the same woman for more than 34 years and having raised five children to adulthood, his experiences are not those of many Americans. For Sheppard, religion is not a one-day per week matter. Rather it is about lifetime commitment to strive to be better. With interests that range from science and math to warfare, history, psychology, and human relations and published works that range from real estate investing to strategic plannning, personal success, and into science fiction and fantasy, his mind is able to link seemingly unrelated data and bring them to bear on the issues of today. There is little doubt that whether or not you agree with Mr. Sheppard, you will likely find his writing will be thought provoking at the least, outrageous at the worst. Like his work experience, readers will find his articles cover both a wide breadth and go very deep. Agree or disagree, you will find it worth the read. In addition to his blog, you can find his other publications available through Amazon.com. A+ Results, LLC is a private corporation providing a variety of consulting services to individuals and businesses. One of our services is helping would-be authors publish their first books. Under our trademarked name The Best Book Whisperer, we offer a variety of ways for authors to get their first books into print. End
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