400 years of Christian Empire, an Experiment . . .

One of the most fascinating eras of Christian History for me is the time in which Roman Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity.

Constantine, a pagan, nonetheless was said to have been instructed by the LORD Jesus in a vision to "paint crosses" on the shields of his soldiers and that if he fought under the Christian God, he would be victorious (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Milvian_Bridge).

Sure enough, although a pagan, Constantine listened and obeyed Jesus Christ, and was given the VICTORY in battle.

Later on in Constantine's Reign, Christianity was legalized (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict_of_Milan), and Constantine, perhaps sensing the shifting winds of history, eventually relocated the Imperial Capital from Rome to Constantinople, a move that would insure the continuance of the Christian Byzantine Empire for another 1,000 years (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantine_I). Finally, on Constantine's death bed, he was baptized as a Christian.

In learning about Constantine and the Christian Imperial Civilization that was birthed through his reign (under the explicit LORDSHIP of JESUS CHRIST), I am left wondering what the next 400 years will look like.

Truly, as has been the case in every age, we must always be prepared for Jesus' immanent Return to earth to "judge the living and the dead," but if that does not happen for some time, then yes, looking to the future is necessary.

Like Emperor Constantine diagnosed back in the 4th century, "old Rome" is corrupt and is largely crumbling. Washington, D.C. in many ways would be this Western imperial "old Rome." Scandals involving adultery (Bill Clinton), war profiteering (Dick Cheney) and a generally corrupt society mark the old Rome of Washington, D.C. Perhaps, similar to Constantine, a "new Rome" is needed in the West.

George W. Bush has often sensed this corruption and sought to relocate culturally to Texas by spending every free moment at his ranch.

But, given that the Imperial Language in the West is increasingly Spanish, not English, then perhaps somewhere in Florida might be a better bet. After all, when the Vatican sensed the growing apostasy of U.S. Catholicism (in its support for "world religious studies," gay rights, you name it), the "new Notre Dame" was founded by conservative Catholics right here in Florida at Ave Maria University.

I know, since my hometown is under the Christian patronage of Saint Peter anyways (the "Rock" upon which the Church of Jesus Christ is built!), let us just move all of the money and political power to St. Petersburg as the New Imperial Capital. Here one can speak Spanish or English freely without being discriminated against (e.g. racists like Mitt Romney who hate Hispanics). Here, one can be black or white and still mingle socially at the downtown Jazz fest. Heck, we even have the best cigars in the world, with Tampa just across the Bay!

For a NEW CHRISTIAN EMPIRE . . . Vote Rob J.

Love in Jesus,
Rob J. King, undeclared