Alright, I don't get it. What's with this election and absentee voting??? Said on the news tonight that some states are keeping their polling stations open 4-6 longer each day to Accommodate. Accommodate what? I thought you had to have a 'good' reason to vote early. Like being away in another state for college. Or going out of the country for work. Somebody must have changed to law. On the news they are showing long lines of voters coming out early to vote. Where are they going on November 4th? Something just doesn't smell right in this ruckus.
Speaking of which ... who is going to sort out the mess with ACORN? Looks like we will need to have a third world country overseeing our election soon to make sure there is no fraud! Well duh .... we look over the shoulder of everyone else to make sure they are fair and square and here we are guilty as sin. In case you haven't figured it out yet, our country has turned a corner of moral ineptness. Adeios to the good ole days of honest and integrity.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Sarah Palin Rally
On Monday, October 13th, I had the opportunity along with my good friend and co-partner, Pastor Chris Swortzel, to go to Richmond Virginia to see and hear Gov. Sarah Palin give a speech. What impressed me the most? Several things. The politeness and respectability of the crowd. No pushing or shoving. No tempers, very little trash even though tens of thousands were straining to get a glimpse of Gov. Paliln. They were even polite to the hecklers who showed up. Second, after the pledge of allegiance to the flag, there was a public prayer for the event, our nation and the candidates! This was really special in the face of the fact that just last week the VA State Police banned prayer from their workplace using the name of 'Jesus' or 'Christ'! Third, the character, humility and posture of Sarah Palin. Honoring her husband, God and her children along with her pledge to honor life and biblical values was refreshing.
I had to keep reminding myself that this was indeed a public political event!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Angie Williams and Pastor Ed on WAZT-TV
Angie and I were the featured guest on Dean Wealty's Family Forum program this past week. The 30 minute segment will be shown on WAZT Friday, October 10th at 8 pm and Sunday, October 12th at 8:30 pm. The show will also be available on http://www.wazt.com/ the following week to view online. We discussed the church's role in politics, the moral decline, separation of church and state, and the position of the candidates.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Qualifications to be President
Much energy has been wasted over whether or not a person is qualified to be President of the United States. There are only two criteria stated in the US Constitution:
1. Only native-born U.S. citizens (or those born abroad, but only to parents who were both citizens of the U.S.) And one must live in the United States for at least 14 years to be president, in addition to being a natural-born citizen.
2. One must also be at least 35 years of age to be president.
So the two valid questions would be: How old are you (maybe that is why we have never had a woman on the ticket before) and where were you born? The other obvious ability would be to convince the public to vote for you.
Congratulations to Sarah Palin. She is qualified to be on the ticket.
1. Only native-born U.S. citizens (or those born abroad, but only to parents who were both citizens of the U.S.) And one must live in the United States for at least 14 years to be president, in addition to being a natural-born citizen.
2. One must also be at least 35 years of age to be president.
So the two valid questions would be: How old are you (maybe that is why we have never had a woman on the ticket before) and where were you born? The other obvious ability would be to convince the public to vote for you.
Congratulations to Sarah Palin. She is qualified to be on the ticket.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Web links to check out on the 2008 Election
The Hon. James David Manning, PhD speaks about the election:
http://www.atlah.org/broadcast/ndnr07-28-08.html
Obama speaks about his faith:
http://conservativegirl.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/obama-slips-up-and-talks-about-his-muslim-faith/
Sarah Palin speaks about her faith:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1766638341
http://www.atlah.org/broadcast/ndnr07-28-08.html
Obama speaks about his faith:
http://conservativegirl.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/obama-slips-up-and-talks-about-his-muslim-faith/
Sarah Palin speaks about her faith:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1766638341
Saturday, September 6, 2008
More election thoughts ...
Well here we are on this west end of the political conventions. From the statistics it is apparent that many wanted to hear the keynote addresses of those running for President and those chosen for VP. For us as Christians, we must stand for values. We openly acknowledge that no one is perfect. All of us are a story in progress. The important part is the direction on the heart. God calls people who are imperfect to leadership. He loves and shows favor to people who openly declare their allegiance to Him.
Proverbs 28:12. When good people come to power, everybody celebrates, but when bad people rule, people stay in hiding.
So how do we decide who is 'good' and who is 'bad'? We can always find 'bad' in a good person, and 'good' in a bad person. Matthew 15:11 says, What goes into a man’s mouth does not make him ‘unclean,’ but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him ‘unclean.’” So from this we can conclude that words are very important.
Unfortunately, in our culture you can not take everything at face value. You must look at the context of what people say. In this day and age we are fortunate to have the internet, UTube, GodTube and many others. You can look up speeches, voting records, appearances and all sort of other valuable things to help understand the context of a candidates 'words'. So all we have to do is google Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, John McCain and Sarah Palin. Look at what they believe, where they go, who they support, what they stand for, what they vote for, what they vote against, what they say in speeches, and etc. Most of the text of their speeches can be found on the internet.
So what kind of things are important to God? For some it would seem like the most important thing is the absence of war. But that doesn't hold water. As horrible as war is and while it should not be the first option, it is a nation's right to defend it's liberties, defend the defendless, promoting justice and the checking of evil. So what else is important? The preservation of life for children and orphans, the sanctity of human life, (more babies have been killed in America from abortion, 50 million, than all the causities of American war combined) longevity of marriage between a man and a woman, generosity, compassion, good and faithful stewardship -- in wealth, in ecologly and the environment, (but remember, we are to worship the Creator not the created), teaching people to fear and honor God, teaching absolutes, learning the different between right and wrong, and moral values -- for a short list.
In this political race there is a stark difference in what the candidates believe. As Christians, we must not get caught up in being members of a certain political party. Our identity is in Christ. We must stand for candidates who stand up and honor God. We have a obligation as citizens of this earthly kingdom to vote. We must vote values. There is a Biblical mandate to be salt and light to our nation.
Just this past week on CNN James Carville, a Democratic strategist said, in speaking for all Democrats ... "that things like being pro-life and teaching creatism are things the Democrats do not find attractive!" I would like to say to Mr. Carville that I (and a lot of other born again Christian think these issues are very attractive) and I would think God finds these issues very attractive as well! I plan on voting for candidates who are concerned about issues that God says are important. I hope you will also.
Values are important. Who we stand for and who we vote for says a lot about our on world view and belief. Washington reflects the values of the majority voters in an election. There is no excuse for not voting. And yes, it is right to vote for God fearing candidates!
Proverbs 28:12. When good people come to power, everybody celebrates, but when bad people rule, people stay in hiding.
So how do we decide who is 'good' and who is 'bad'? We can always find 'bad' in a good person, and 'good' in a bad person. Matthew 15:11 says, What goes into a man’s mouth does not make him ‘unclean,’ but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him ‘unclean.’” So from this we can conclude that words are very important.
Unfortunately, in our culture you can not take everything at face value. You must look at the context of what people say. In this day and age we are fortunate to have the internet, UTube, GodTube and many others. You can look up speeches, voting records, appearances and all sort of other valuable things to help understand the context of a candidates 'words'. So all we have to do is google Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, John McCain and Sarah Palin. Look at what they believe, where they go, who they support, what they stand for, what they vote for, what they vote against, what they say in speeches, and etc. Most of the text of their speeches can be found on the internet.
So what kind of things are important to God? For some it would seem like the most important thing is the absence of war. But that doesn't hold water. As horrible as war is and while it should not be the first option, it is a nation's right to defend it's liberties, defend the defendless, promoting justice and the checking of evil. So what else is important? The preservation of life for children and orphans, the sanctity of human life, (more babies have been killed in America from abortion, 50 million, than all the causities of American war combined) longevity of marriage between a man and a woman, generosity, compassion, good and faithful stewardship -- in wealth, in ecologly and the environment, (but remember, we are to worship the Creator not the created), teaching people to fear and honor God, teaching absolutes, learning the different between right and wrong, and moral values -- for a short list.
In this political race there is a stark difference in what the candidates believe. As Christians, we must not get caught up in being members of a certain political party. Our identity is in Christ. We must stand for candidates who stand up and honor God. We have a obligation as citizens of this earthly kingdom to vote. We must vote values. There is a Biblical mandate to be salt and light to our nation.
Just this past week on CNN James Carville, a Democratic strategist said, in speaking for all Democrats ... "that things like being pro-life and teaching creatism are things the Democrats do not find attractive!" I would like to say to Mr. Carville that I (and a lot of other born again Christian think these issues are very attractive) and I would think God finds these issues very attractive as well! I plan on voting for candidates who are concerned about issues that God says are important. I hope you will also.
Values are important. Who we stand for and who we vote for says a lot about our on world view and belief. Washington reflects the values of the majority voters in an election. There is no excuse for not voting. And yes, it is right to vote for God fearing candidates!
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