Evangelicals had to vote for Obama to allow him into office.  Time to open your eyes and see what you have done and it is only Day 2!

“U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday will lift restrictions on U.S. government funding for groups that provide abortion services or counselling abroad, reversing a policy of his Republican predecessor George W. Bush, an administration official said.” - [More]

http://uk.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUKTRE50M4WJ20090123

And that kind of goes along with empowering what the FDA did today, the innocent unborn will soon be a big cash crop:

“The first human trial using embryonic stem cells as a medical treatment has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” - [More]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/23/AR2009012302168.html

“As the new Obama administration swings into action, at least 11 high-level LGBT appointees appear poised to join the effort.” - [More]

http://www.gaycitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20247266&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept_id=568864&rfi=6

“Another controversial clergyman who delivered a prayer at one of the inaugural events was Rev. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church. The selection of Robinson as the church's bishop for New Hampshire has divided the Episcopal church, with entire congregations withdrawing from the U.S. Episcopal Church and realigning themselves with the more traditional Anglican Province of Uganda. Robinson delivered the invocation on January 18 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Some observers speculated whether the Robinson pick was an attempt by the Obama team to pacify homosexuals alienated by the Warren selection

http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/election/706

Homosexuals will soon be serving openly in the military as Obama overturns Clinton’s “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policies.  But how is this all coming about, who’s fault is it?  The Christian community is the one at fault, as I mentioned before, if it were not for those who “Claim” to be Christian voting for him, he would not be in office.  It is hard for me to understand why any real Christian voted for a man that supports late term murder of children and forcing homosexual superior rights upon everyone.  Some have elevated color or other issues (such as their own economic well being)  above God and that violates the first commandment, they have exchange their own god for one true God and woe unto them unless they repent!

We may have once been a Christian nation but with all those churches throughout our nation that have fallen into compliancy, refusing to preach the truth and calling people to repentance, instead they just add more programs to their schedule to make everyone feel good.  They have exchanged the term “condemnation for ”“conviction” allowing their flocks to continue in sin without any conviction.  It it time to wake up! 

You think maybe I am too strong on this and that the nation is fine?  Check this out:

“In a CBS News Poll conducted in early 1993, 56 percent opposed the idea. And just as many people (42 percent) opposed even allowing homosexuals to serve - not even if they kept their sexual orientation a secret - as favored permitting it. Today, though, only 17 percent of Americans oppose allowing gays to serve at all.”

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/01/21/opinion/pollpositions/main4744165.shtml

Now only 17% of Americans are Christians?  Probably far less than that!!!

Obama is in office for one reason only, the nation has become so evil and corrupt that this is the type of ruler God has put over us.  God is calling us to repent! It is time for all those that claim to be believers to repent and turn from our evil ways.  It is time to shut off the TV and turn to God’s Word.  It is time to get out and proclaim the Truth regardless if people are offended.  It is time for those of us who claim Christ in our heart to seek out the Lord and spend time with Him, to break up our hardened hearts and let God’s nature flow through us!

With less that 17% of the nation being Christian, we have a HUGE mission field right here in the USA.  It is time to wake up and change the nation, it is time for the lost to be brought in and those that have turned from God to repent and be restored back to God where they belong.  It is a call for action, are you ready??

Simple answer, right up front (this is sounding familiar), none!  Yep, you read that right, there is no “party” that truly supports Christian beliefs.  In my opinion, the Republican and Constitution Parties are the closest, but still do not quite fill my bill on a platform.  That said though, a party does NOT matter, it is the person to be elected!

Parties:

As an example, the Democratic Party believes and stands up for abortion which is clearly against the teachings of the Bible as it is murder with a capital M.  They even push this as far as “late term partial birth abortion”, where all but the head of the baby is birthed as normal then they kill it before the head comes out.  They are so sick as to believe that if the baby’s head is not out, it is not born.

Abortion is not enough, the platform stands up for embryonic stem cell usage to the point of cloning.  This is murder and a massive scale.  I know, people claim that it is needed to combat all kinds of sickness, but that does not justify taking a life to try giving it to another.  Besides the moral issues, there is great work being done with non-embryonic stem cells or even those from umbilical cords, but that is not enough, they must turn this into murder!  How long can it be before people go around hacking other people up for body parts…

Most democratic hopefuls believe in a strong separation of Church in State to a point it was never meant.  They want to take God out of anything public related in any way to the government.  Under this system they force people to check their religious beliefs at the door of any government institution or event.  I find it interesting that the party platform documents calls on the name of God several times, while wanting to hinder religious freedoms.

The Constitution Party has a number of policies to which I do not agree.  I do not agree with capital punishment, nor the elimination of the educational system nor humans services.  It probably does not matter though, with the small numbers of this party, it would be amazing if anyone was elected for many, many, many years to come.

Recently, various government officials from different parties showed their lack of values by, in one form or another, supporting torture.  This is wrong on so many levels.  If this country uses practices of those we oppose, we no longer have a right to say anything!  This country should hold itself to a higher level of morals than those we condemn.

Individuals:

Parties are out, there is no reason to follow party lines, it does nothing but divide! We need to focus on the individual.  It is up to us to give our vote to those that we believe in and not because they have a certain label.   Remember “we the people”, not just a certain party!

Okay, so now we look to the individuals.  How can we responsibly cast a vote and what does it mean?  I believe that when we vote for someone, we stand with them on what we know about them.  Nobody that calls themselves a Christian should ever vote for a person that supports issues the Bible clearly is against, those that would, I have to wonder on just what is their true level of faith.  How can a person that believes the Bible and knows that abortion is an act of murder place their vote for someone that supports killing babies?

Well, you might say “but the person will help our economy or they support health care or they…”.  It is a simple matter, if they support issues such as abortion or any other act that is against Word of God, you should not vote for them, period!

What about if there is no candidate that qualifies?  This has happened to me before and I simple put a “write in” on the ballot for “none of the above”.  Some might think that is silly, but actually is sad because it shows that Christians were not active enough to make sure there was a quality candidate on the ballot.

It is time that Christians take up their responsibility and BE “the salt of the earth”!  I pray that God convicts everyone’s socks off when they go to vote!  If everyone that claims to be a Christian would vote a Christian ballot, this county would be different!  Salt or to be cast on the dung pile, which shall it be?

While no one can or should tell you how you should vote, you need to keep in mind what a vote means.

I have heard many people say that they are voting for a given candidate only because they do not want the another candidate in office. Or they happen to be voting for a candidate merely because they like one or two things they say or points of view they share.

This is all wrong! You should be voting because you are behind the candidate. There is not other reason, it should be because you believe in them and what they will do in office.

In the Bible it refers to a person giving help to another person in the name of God and sharing in their reward. If we share in the good that is done by a person when we support them, does it not make sense that we share in the bad they do which we know they will do? I believe we will, but I do not know to what extent.

All I do know is that we should be very careful when voting. Do you think it is right to vote for someone who you know will do bad things all to justify it in the belief that they will do more good than bad?

Do we pick someone to vote for simply because they promise to do things we like in one or two areas and ignore what they do in others?

Example, are you willing to vote for someone because they will promise more jobs, better economy or better health care and ignore their public pro stance on abortion? Is there anything a candidate can promise that justifies voting for someone that believes and will do all in their power that people should be allowed to murder babies up to birth?

What about someone that you know is corrupt? Is there anything they could promise you that would make you vote for them if you cannot trust them?

What can a candidate promise to get your vote if the will trample on your religious freedoms and not allow you to express your faith in public places such as government, schools, work places, etc?

Whatever your stance on the candidates we have to choose from, you need to think of all the bad things you are going to cast your vote for not just the good. It does not matter what the person next door nor what your family think, you know right from wrong and you need vote what is right.

My vote will be as usual, None of the Above. I personally do not believe that any candidate has shown themselves worthy to be in office. If you strip away what you think they have done for you or to you, what have you left?

Pray, I know God will never tell you to vote for a murderer nor one that supports it!