<p><img src="images/stories/r_joyner_85px.jpg" border="0" style="border: 0; float: left;" />The Oak Initiative is devoted to addressing the current issues of our times from a sound biblical and historical perspective. What we distribute as “Oak Leaves” addresses mostly current events, and what we distribute as “Root Truth” is from more of a historical perspective, but which is a basis for understanding the important issues of our times.</p>
<p><strong><br />The Constitution in Conflict</strong><br />There is a reason why the oath of office that virtually every elected official and military or law enforcement officer in the United States takes is to "defend The Constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic," and not to defend the government, or government officials. The government of the United States draws its authority from The Constitution, not the other way around. Therefore, if The Constitution is stripped of its authority then the legitimate government has lost its authority. It may still have power, but there can be a difference between power and legitimate authority.</p>
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