“The only rational liberty is that which is born of subjection, reared in the fear of God and the love of man.”

There is liberty (rational or otherwise) and it is a finite measure at law. Knowledge of truth also sets the captive free, being subject to no one or thing. From a slaves perception, being subject to law and justice is a fearful thing. Scriptural fear of God would be more accurately translated 'respect God'. Even with that correcting change, liberty is not a birth into subjection but rather, a birth of fee to !

Here lies the religionist's conundrum: squaring a human republic under a heavenly monarchy. It's like that Dylan song: "It may be the devil or it may be the Lord, but you're gonna have to serve somebody." Even a freeman is subject to the Laws of Nature, which would probably be a better expression. There is no freedom from responsibility without consequence.

Archer, thanks said well and compliments what I was trying to say.