The Chairman’s Corner:
Good Day Members,
I am proud to report that as of Friday, September 26, 2025, Lake County has formalized its party affiliation! It was a great time! The new chairman is C.J. Blancett, who has worked tirelessly to organize her county. I believe that Lake County will help put the Constitution Party of Florida at the forefront of Florida politics.
We have other counties in the process of formalizing their local organizations. Since we now have a chairman who has successfully gone through the process, I am asking those of you who are already coordinators to contact her for advice on how to get the job done.
C.J. Blancett (Lake County) – lake@constitutionpartyfl.com
We are looking at developing several Special Committees to address various issues facing Floridians. One will focus on Homelessness, as I believe it is imperative that we take an active role in this important matter of human decency. Another will focus on Women’s and Family Issues, as there are pressing concerns in these areas that often do not receive the attention they deserve. I would like to extend the opportunity for all members to serve on one of these committees. Your input to the State Executive Committee will help us properly address these issues through thoughtful resolutions. If interested, please contact me at the above email.
October is normally a howling opportunity! As you let your children go around collecting all the sweets they can handle on Halloween, please keep safety first and foremost as they go door to door. I know you will, and I can only imagine the smiles you’ll share at their enthusiasm in gathering their sweet treasures.
What can you do to help?
If you have not already, visit your county Supervisor of Elections website and update your voter registration. In the field that asks for your party preference, enter CPF for Constitution Party of Florida, and save your changes.
If you are able to give, please consider making a donation. The leaders of this party are volunteers. But confronting corruption and advancing liberty requires financial support. You can contribute securely by visiting:
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If you are considering a run for public office, reach out to me directly. Our current focus is on local elections, where we believe we can make the greatest difference for our communities.
In Liberty and Freedom,
Mark Phillips, Chairman
Constitution Party of Florida
chairman@constitutionpartyfl.com
Chaplain’s Chatter
The Chaplain’s Chatter:
The Protestant Reformation. This phrase is often unfamiliar or misunderstood by Americans, even those who appeal to Christianity. In our day, there is a shift of conservative young men who desire traditions with strong foundations; they are flocking to the likes of Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox because of their long-established traditions for over a millennium. Protestantism, however, had the strongest influence on the founding of early America, shaping American society, influencing its cultural, political, economic, and educational foundations. Unfortunately, many Protestant churches do not consciously (or even subconsciously) connect to their religious heritage of the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe. This ignorance/indifference to church history has also played a role in the moral decline of many Protestant denominations who espouse practices directly in violation with the Bible; another reason why conservative young men are turning away from Protestant churches. It is long overdue for American Protestants to reconnect to their Reformation roots.
October is known as “Reformation Month” due to October 31, 1517, being “Reformation Day”, the day that Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the doors of the church in Wittenburg, Germany. The colonists who settled in America, particularly the Pilgrims and Puritans, were themselves products of the Reformation, carrying its ideals of individual conscience, biblical literacy, and a rejection of centralized authority across the Atlantic. Forget Halloween on October 31st; it’s time to celebrate Reformation Day!
The Reformation directly influenced the development of religious freedom in America, a central tenet later enshrined in the First Amendment. Martin Luther’s emphasis on the individual’s right to interpret scripture without the mediation of clergy helped cultivate a culture of personal conviction. This emphasis on “freedom of conscience” set the stage for modern religious liberty. The Reformation spawned numerous Protestant denominations, such as the Puritans, who came to America seeking refuge from persecution in Europe. Their desire to worship freely was a major driving force for early colonization and contributed to the colonies’ religious diversity. The conflicts between these competing denominations highlighted the need for distinct spheres of religious and political influence. This idea was advanced by thinkers like Roger Williams, who founded Rhode Island as a haven for religious refugees, and later influenced Enlightenment thinkers like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Reformation ideals fostered a sense of self-governance and accountability that laid the groundwork for American democratic traditions. By challenging the absolute authority of the Roman Catholic Church, the reformers encouraged people to question all forms of centralized power, including monarchies. The Protestant notion that rulers are accountable to both God and their subjects helped undermine the “divine right of kings” and promoted civic responsibility. The Puritans in New England sought to build “covenantal communities” based on a shared biblical understanding. This practice of self-governance, formalized in documents like the Mayflower Compact, became a hallmark of the early American political identity. The emphasis
on an individual’s personal relationship with God, known as the “priesthood of all believers,” empowered people and fostered a stronger sense of personal agency and independence.
The Protestant Reformation introduced a new theological attitude toward work that has been cited as a foundational influence on American capitalism. German sociologist Max Weber’s influential thesis argued that the Protestant (specifically Calvinist) ethic helped to spur the rise of capitalism. This view held that hard work, thrift, and reinvesting wealth were not just for material gain but also a spiritual duty. The concept of a “vocation” or “calling” from God was expanded to include secular work, imbuing ordinary labor with spiritual significance. This ethic became deeply ingrained in the culture of the colonies, promoting diligence and productivity.
The Reformation’s emphasis on reading the Bible directly spurred a push for universal literacy and the establishment of educational institutions in the colonies. Reformers like Martin Luther and John Knox insisted that all people should be able to read and interpret the Bible for themselves, which necessitated widespread literacy. The Puritans’ strong commitment to an educated clergy and an informed citizenry led them to establish many of the nation’s earliest universities, including Harvard and Yale. Protestant reformers quickly embraced the printing press to mass-produce Bibles and theological works in vernacular languages, making them accessible to a wider population. This was crucial for spreading reform ideas and raising overall literacy rates.
The First Great Awakening, an 18th-century religious revival, built upon Reformation principles and further cemented their legacy in America. The Awakening intensified the Protestant focus on individual piety and personal salvation, fostering an emotional and personal connection with God. It led to splits within existing churches and the growth of new Protestant denominations like the Baptists and Methodists, which would become highly influential in American society. The movement’s challenge to traditional religious authority extended to the political sphere, planting seeds of self-governance and individual rights that are said to have influenced the American Revolution.
Among everything that was covered, the Bible alone remained to be the standard for the principles and values adopted in our nation’s founding. That will be for another article!
Peter Reins, Chaplain
Constitution Party of Florida
chaplain@constitutionpartyfl.com
Secretarial Scribblings:
The Constitution Party of Florida has decided to find another solution for email newsletter distribution.
The reality is that, at this juncture, we can’t afford to continue paying for fancy web-based software like Constant Contact, Mailchimp, and similar services. So, for now—and until I develop a new system—newsletters will be posted exclusively on our website.
As we work to build a stronger, self-sustaining organization, your support is vital. Every contribution helps us continue promoting integrity, liberty, and prosperity in governance, and ensures we can keep improving how we reach and serve our members.
Other than that, I don’t have any additional updates at this time. As always, our focus remains on developing and establishing our county-affiliated parties. If your county is not yet organized and you’d like to lead the charge in your area, please reach out to the State Chairman, and we can help you get started.
To connect with your local coordinator or county chairman, visit our website and use the drop-down menu to select your county:
🔗 https://constitutionpartyfl.com/counties/
Thank you for your continued support!
For Liberty,
CJ Hacker, Secretary
Constitution Party of Florida
secretary@constitutionpartyfl.com
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