An article got my mind assessing the immense responsibility we as conservative evangelical Christians must consider when determining which candidate to endorse throughout the election proceedings. It isn't just about our vote, but how we are perceived throughout in representing our view of the candidates. These candidates are having ongoing discussion about their current or past religious associations. While our own value system and decision in the election process is truly personal, we need to be cognizant that indeed the globe is watching us. Predictions are being made based on religious denominational stereotypes, specific to those religious groups of which the candidates have been in some way associated, either positive or negative. In a world where the boiling point is triggered by religious ramblings, it is important to take to prayer our intake of who we see as a potential and positive candidate to the President of the United States.
Here's the article that put me in this reflective mode:
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/obama.mccain.have.righteous.problems/19075.htm
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
The Obama Tidal Wave
I am taking the liberty of posting a portion of an e-mail sent to me by a friend, which some of you may have read before. It bears repeating. I do believe we need to stem the tide of ignorance, apathy, and hopelessness that is breading in America with our elections upcoming. This is just one candidate for which any Conservative Christian, law-abiding, patriotic American would see red flags everywhere!! Thank you to my friend Dawn, and to Helen Rosier, for which I believe the credit goes to this piece.
Some of you will recognize the name of Bill Brown. He is a highly respected retired member of the Billy Graham team. And I am blessed to count him as a friend whom I've known a long time. So I take his assessment of Obama very seriously and for that reason accept his challenge to pass this on. I share his concern about the "rock star"image Obama has and watch with growing concern at the celebrity status the media has foisted upon him.
Helen K. Hosier
We are witnessing a political phenomenon with Barack Obama of rare magnitude. His speeches have Inspired millions and yet most of his followers have no idea of what he stands for except Platitudes of "Change" or that he says he will be a "Uniter".
The power of speech from a charismatic person truly can be a powerful thing. Certainly Billy Graham had charisma and both his manner of speech and particularly the content changed millions.
On the extreme other hand, the charisma of Adolph Hitler inspired millions and the results were catastrophic.
Barack Obama certainly is no Hitler or a Billy Graham, but for many Americans out there feeling just like a surfer who might be ecstatic and euphoric while riding a tidal wave, the real story is what happens when it hits shore.
Just Some of What Defines Barack Obama:
o He voted against banning partial birth abortion.
o He voted no on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions.
o Supports affirmative action in Colleges and Government.
o In 2001 he questioned harsh penalties for drug dealing.
o Says he will deal with street level drug dealing as minimum wage affair.
o Admitted marijuana and cocaine use in high school and in college.
o His religious convictions are very murky.
o He is willing to meet with Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, Kim Jung Il and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
o Opposed the Patriot Act.
o First bill he signed that was passed was campaign finance reform.
o Voted No on prohibiting law suits against gun manufacturers.
o Supports universal health-care.
o Voted yes on providing habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees.
o Supports granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
o Supports extending welfare to illegal immigrants.
o Voted yes on comprehensive immigration reform.
o Voted yes on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security.
o Wants to make the minimum wage a "living wage".
o Voted with Democratic Party 96 percent of 251 votes.
o Is a big believer in the separation of church and state.
o Opposed to any efforts to Privatize Social Security and instead supports increasing the amount of tax paid.
o He voted No on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax
o He voted No on repealing the "Death" Tax
o He wants to raise the Capital Gains Tax.
o Has repeatedly said the surge in Iraq has not succeeded.
o He is ranked as the most liberal senator in the Senate today and that takes some doing.
If you are like most Americans that after examining what he stands for, are truly not in line with his record, it would be prudent to get off the wave or better yet, never get on, before it comes on shore and undermines the very foundations of this great country. We have limited time to save America or the Supreme Court as we know it. Inaction is action.
Some of you will recognize the name of Bill Brown. He is a highly respected retired member of the Billy Graham team. And I am blessed to count him as a friend whom I've known a long time. So I take his assessment of Obama very seriously and for that reason accept his challenge to pass this on. I share his concern about the "rock star"image Obama has and watch with growing concern at the celebrity status the media has foisted upon him.
Helen K. Hosier
We are witnessing a political phenomenon with Barack Obama of rare magnitude. His speeches have Inspired millions and yet most of his followers have no idea of what he stands for except Platitudes of "Change" or that he says he will be a "Uniter".
The power of speech from a charismatic person truly can be a powerful thing. Certainly Billy Graham had charisma and both his manner of speech and particularly the content changed millions.
On the extreme other hand, the charisma of Adolph Hitler inspired millions and the results were catastrophic.
Barack Obama certainly is no Hitler or a Billy Graham, but for many Americans out there feeling just like a surfer who might be ecstatic and euphoric while riding a tidal wave, the real story is what happens when it hits shore.
Just Some of What Defines Barack Obama:
o He voted against banning partial birth abortion.
o He voted no on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions.
o Supports affirmative action in Colleges and Government.
o In 2001 he questioned harsh penalties for drug dealing.
o Says he will deal with street level drug dealing as minimum wage affair.
o Admitted marijuana and cocaine use in high school and in college.
o His religious convictions are very murky.
o He is willing to meet with Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, Kim Jung Il and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
o Opposed the Patriot Act.
o First bill he signed that was passed was campaign finance reform.
o Voted No on prohibiting law suits against gun manufacturers.
o Supports universal health-care.
o Voted yes on providing habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees.
o Supports granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
o Supports extending welfare to illegal immigrants.
o Voted yes on comprehensive immigration reform.
o Voted yes on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security.
o Wants to make the minimum wage a "living wage".
o Voted with Democratic Party 96 percent of 251 votes.
o Is a big believer in the separation of church and state.
o Opposed to any efforts to Privatize Social Security and instead supports increasing the amount of tax paid.
o He voted No on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax
o He voted No on repealing the "Death" Tax
o He wants to raise the Capital Gains Tax.
o Has repeatedly said the surge in Iraq has not succeeded.
o He is ranked as the most liberal senator in the Senate today and that takes some doing.
If you are like most Americans that after examining what he stands for, are truly not in line with his record, it would be prudent to get off the wave or better yet, never get on, before it comes on shore and undermines the very foundations of this great country. We have limited time to save America or the Supreme Court as we know it. Inaction is action.
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