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Martin Luther wrote about this issue about 500 years ago. The proper relationship between government and churches is this:

Government leaders (Princes, to Luther) should pray to the Holy Spirit for help and guidance in being just administrators of the law and its consequences. Princes should always remember they are servants of the people, not tyrants, and should behave better than they expect the people to behave. Princes primary goals should be the improvement and safety of the lives of the people.

The people are to pray for the Princes, that the Holy Spirit will help and guide them in using power wisely for the benefit of the people. They are to honor and respect the men and women holding these difficult positions and assist them in every way. When the Princes are good and just, praise should be given, and when Princes are hypocrites and tyrants fair criticism should be given. The people can even rebel if the prince is really out of line, but it better be justified.

I tend to vote for politicians who seem to be following the Great Commission as laid down by Jesus: Love God with all your mind heart and soul, and love your neighbor as yourself. Love God by worshipping and praying (or not) as you see fit. Love your neighbor by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, educating the ignorant, healing the sick, visiting the prisoner, and protecting the vulnerable. Politicians and other leaders who do this will probably get my vote.

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What about noise? Don't those great big ginormous things make noise as they turn in the wind? I've heard that turbines make a huge "fwoosh-fwoosh-fwoosh" noise as they turn that can be heard for miles. Are newer designs quieter?

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