Title: Let’s Make Our World Better: How Politics and Religion Stand in the Way
Author: Warren William Luce
Publisher: Green Ivy Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-946043-92-4
Pages: 253
Genre: Philosophy/Religion
Interviewed by: CC Thomas

Author Interview with Warren William Luce

Today we are talking with Warren William Luce  author of “Let’s Make Our World Better.”

HBR: How would you describe your political beliefs?
They are spelled out in detail in the chapter in the book on politics. But to briefly summarize, I am apolitical, a registered independent who believes that politics have no redeeming qualities, rather are divisive, causing harm to countries and people of the world.

HBR: When did you first feel religion was getting in the way of politics?
It has always been that way. Politics alone are bad enough, but when politicians let their religious beliefs and convictions influence their political decisions, it compounds the harm.

HBR: How do you reconcile your faith with your belief in the separation of church and state?
There is really no contradiction between my “faith” (beliefs) and the concept of separation of church and state which dictates that the government cannot impose religion on the people or prevent people form embracing whatever religion they choose. I agree with that and it’s good. My belief is that there are certain aspects of religion, like scriptural instructions, that are applicable to all phases of living, including government. Like love your neighbor as yourself, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, forgive, feed the hungry and do not kill.

HBR: How should America deal with the rest of the world without military intervention?
First of all by setting a good example, which we are not doing. We are a militaristic and materialistic society, both bad examples. We attempt to resolve world problems with military power. We put too much emphasis on materialism, thus greed, corruption, crime, violence and war result. We need to exhibit more spiritualism, which is living in peace, even showing love and goodness to the “enemy” as God has old us to do. It means forgiving rather than exacting vengeance. It means raising our children properly with spiritual rather than material values, teaching them love, compassion and forgiveness, by example. Government-wise, we should emphasize diplomatic measures in resolving our differences, always with a need to understand other country’s and culture’s perceptions of the issues.

HBR: What advice would you give President Trump or Congress to bring the nation together?
Stop the damn politics! They are polarizing. Your first priority should always be the good of the country and the people.

HBR: What would you do if you were President?
Do as I suggested in the book: Implement the “God Option.” Address the world at the UN, renouncing war, all violence and retaliation, ordered an immediate cease fire by all American forces and asked the nations of the world, as well as al Qaida and ISIS, to commit to the same? Further, announcing that there has been enough death, destruction and suffering. For the sake of our children and a better world, let us resolve our differences peacefully. We forgive those who have attacked us and ask forgiveness for the suffering we have caused. God makes forgiveness mandatory for both the Christian and the Muslim. Then stating changes in our foreign policy such as a reduced military presence around the world with complete withdrawal from Muslim countries.

Go to the Congress and convince, cajole or whatever it takes to get them to give up their partisan politics and do what’s right for the country and people. Address the people with a message of hope, telling them what magnificent beings they are with the power to determine their own destiny, the power to make our country better. Imploring them to embrace love kindness and forgiveness, to reject hatred, violence and vengeance. To love their neighbor as themselves and do unto others as they would have them do unto themselves. To listen to God. And all the other good stuff I suggest in my book that will make our lives and the world better.

HBR:  Do you plan on writing another book?
Yes, this one solely about religion. I am debating whether to entitle it Christianity: a Flawed Religion or Christianity: a False Religion. I’ve been working on it for sometime and just about finished.