Origin of the Left & the Right

Controversy Squared: Religion times Politics equals the Square Root of Angry Comments

The following is a copy of an e-mail (author unknown) that was sent to me and also my reply below:

I have often wondered why it is that Conservatives are called the "right" and Liberals are called the "left."

By chance I stumbled upon this verse in the Bible: "The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NIV)

Can't get any simpler than that.

Spelling Lesson

The last four letters in American..........I Can

The last four letters in Republican.......I Can

The last four letters in Democrats.........Rats

End of lesson. Test to follow in November, 2012

Remember, November is to be set aside as rodent extermination month.
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My Reply:
The scripture that came to my mind after reading the above is found in Matthew 25:32-46 where Jesus talks about the separation of the sheep from the goats - He will cause the sheep to stand on His right hand, but the goats on His left. Then the King will say to those on His right, Come, you blessed of My Father [you favored of God and appointed to eternal salfvation], inherit (receive as your own) the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.


I think the political term left and right lines up with the world mentality that Jesus talks about the difference of the way people think and believe. I am amazed at the number of professing Christians that cast their votes and their political beliefs with the mentality of the goats who use an ass as their political symbol.

If one has spent any time at all studying the Word one cannot logically agree with the agenda of the left. I can only conclude their eyes have been blinded from the truth.  My suggestion for anyone no matter what your political views are is to immerse yourself in the study of God's Word and He will reveal to you whether you are currently a sheep or a goat.  And, if you find yourself a goat then continue to study His Word and He will change your heart to a sheep ( the righteous in Christ Jesus).