This coming Tuesday is election day. I can't stress enough how important every vote will count. The race is very close. I've heard from Christians who say they are not going to vote. I've heard some voted 3rd party. That is your choice. But do not forget that if you do not vote, you have no voice. Your giving up responsibility to make an impact in your state, city, and community. So as much as you dislike both Presidential Candidates, lets not forget there are other candidates you can support. Let's stand with them. Get out and VOTE!
Sunday, November 4, 2012
VOTE!!!
This coming Tuesday is election day. I can't stress enough how important every vote will count. The race is very close. I've heard from Christians who say they are not going to vote. I've heard some voted 3rd party. That is your choice. But do not forget that if you do not vote, you have no voice. Your giving up responsibility to make an impact in your state, city, and community. So as much as you dislike both Presidential Candidates, lets not forget there are other candidates you can support. Let's stand with them. Get out and VOTE!
Sunday, October 28, 2012
History of a Party
I recently took a look into the Republican Party to find out why most Minorities believe they are racist and anti-minority. This is what I found.
The Republican party was formed in opposition of slavery in 1854 http://www.ushistory.org/gop/origins.htm
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Republican Abraham Lincoln in 1863 http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?doc=34
Radical Republicans against slavery formed the American Society of Anti-Slavery in 1833 http://www.teachushistory.org/second-great-awakening-age-reform/articles/historical-background-antislavery
The 13th Amendment: The Abolition of Slavery was passed through Congress mostly from Republicans and passed in 1865 http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=40
Territorial Suffrage Act introduced by Republicans and finally passed in 1867 http://www.blackpast.org/?q=primarywest/territorial-suffrage-act-1867
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 Introduced by Republicans http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1866.aspx
The 14th Amendment: Equal Protection to All passed by Republicans in 1868 http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/July-August-08/On-this-Day--Fourteenth-Amendment-Ratified-.html
The 15th Amendment: Voting Rights Act (for Black Men) ratified & passed by Republicans in 1870 http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/15thamendment.html
First Ku Klux Klan Act (Civil Rights Act of 1870) passed by Republicans http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1875.aspx
Second Ku Klux Klan Act (Civil Rights Act of 1871) passed by Republicans http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/grant-kkk/
Third Ku Klux Klan Act (Civil Rights Act of 1871) passed by Republicans http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ku-klux-act-passed-by-congress
Republican Party Platform of 1872 First to Introduce reference to Women's Suffrage http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=29623
Civil Rights Act of 1875 passed by Republicans http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/brown-v-board/timeline.html
1st Women to be elected to House of Representatives http://womenincongress.house.gov/member-profiles/profile.html?intID=202
The 19th Amendment: Women's Suffrage Right is adopted. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment19/ 26 of 36 state legislatures who voted to ratify it were under Republican control.
Add Individual rights, Low Taxes and small government, and you have the making of a Republican Party. It's not perfect. But I would hardly call it racist and Anti-Minority.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
How Should a Christian Vote?
Date
October 18, 2012
Author
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer
Voting with a Christian Conscience
I believe the evangelical church has finally been forced to conclude that we cannot depend upon politics to turn this country around, bring us back to biblical principles, or reverse the anti-Christian bigotry developing in the courts, the media, and the wider culture. Only the church, armed with the Gospel, is able to bring lasting change in the hearts and lives of people. God’s House—and not the White House—holds the key to the future of our nation.If there’s ever been a time for the church to stand tall, it’s today—whether it’s with or without support from our political leaders. As you look back at history, you’ll see times when God has given nations better leaders than they deserved—at other times, far worse (think of 20th century dictators). Still other times, the leader was a perfect fit for the people. But regardless of the leader, the church must remain faithful to its calling.
I refuse to endorse political candidates because (1) no one candidate is right on all the issues or, for that matter, wrong on all the issues, and (2) the Gospel should never be tied to a politician or political party.
We should never give the impression that one party or another is the “Christian party.” We must be able to say to Democrats, Republicans, and Independents—and everyone in between—that unless you believe in Jesus, you will be eternally separated from God.
I agree with Lyndon Johnson, who said in his inaugural address, “Under this covenant of justice we have become a nation—prosperous, great, and mighty. And we have kept our freedom. But we have no promise from God that our greatness will endure. We have been allowed by Him to seek greatness with the sweat of our hands and the strength of our spirit … If we fail now, we shall have forgotten in abundance what we learned in hardship: that democracy rests on faith, that freedom asks more than it gives, and that the judgment of God is harshest on those who are most favored.”
We must pray not only that our candidates believe in God, but that their belief means something to them and their policies. At a minimum, they ought to be convinced that our laws are to be derived from God, through both the writings of Scripture and natural law.
How will I vote? Below I list seven biblical issues. Amid the welter of negative ads and campaign hype, I will vote for the candidate who best represents these issues.
Run your candidate through this grid, and you will be given guidance as you cast your ballot. And let us pray for whomever wins!
How Should a Christian Vote?
Whether we are enthusiastic about our political candidates or disappointed with our choices, we should not shirk our duty as good citizens.In my opinion, we should vote for the person who best represents our convictions on the following issues, which I list without further comment and in no particular order.
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Character and integrity
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn…The king by judgment establishes the land but he that receives gifts overthrows it…If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked” (Proverbs 29:2, 4, 12).
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Sanctity of human life—abortion, stem cell research using human embryos
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13).
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Same-sex marriage or civil unions among same-sex couples
“You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination” (Leviticus 18:22).
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Freedom for religious speech
“So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered them, ‘Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard’” (Acts 4:18-20).
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Racial equality
“And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on the face of the earth” (Acts 17:26).
“…and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God” (Revelation 5:9-10).
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National Security“And they all plotted together
to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause confusion in it. And we
prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and
night” (Nehemiah 4:8-9).
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Taxation and government spending“We have
borrowed money for the king’s tax on our fields and vineyards…we are
forcing our sons and daughters to be slaves, and some of our daughters
have already been enslaved, but it is not in our power to help it, for
other men have our fields and our vineyards” (Nehemiah 5:4-5).
Be assured I will vote with prayer, seeking wisdom from God. And I hope you will vote with the same values in mind.
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