The Moral Vote
October 6, 2008
Instead, test everything.
Hold on to what is good.
Keep away from every kind of evil.
-1 Thess 5:21-22 (GW)
People often ask me what political party I am associated with. My simple answer is the one who represents my Savior the best. I vote by MY moral compass and in no way am I saying that those who vote differently than me are wrong.
That being said.
I will probably lose alot of readers today. Those of you have been reading my blog for any length of time know that I, in no way, want to offend anyone… but still I am not afraid to offend when it comes to defending Christ and His word. And those of you who know me personally, know that I do not go into things without first checking it against the Word of God.
That being said, again. I will not tell you who to vote for in this post. Instead I will say vote your conscience. Vote for the person that most represents Christ and his love for life.
But I will tell you who I am voting for:
John McCain and Sarah Palin.
When looking at the candidates side by side, This party represents my moral compass on more issues (but not all) than Obama/Biden (which honestly represent me on very few). You can do the same here: Presidential Candidates On The Issues.
So in the end, you have to vote your conscience. You have to vote for the person you feel the Lord leads you to vote for. But please be informed. Please do your research.
Do not vote, uninformed. Do not vote for a candidate because what he says “sounds good”. Research them, Research their records. Research their moral compass and who they are associated with and have been associated with. And then put all those things side by side and vote.
When John was in prison, he heard
about the things Christ had done.
So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus,
“Are you the one who is coming,
or should we look for someone else?”
-Matthew 11:2-3 (GW)
I urge you to ask that question. Are you who you say you are, or should we seek someone else?
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59 Responses to “The Moral Vote”
I really appreciate this post. I often get asked who I am voting for and why–especially because I live (work) with teens and by default have a lot of young graduates who will be voting in their first Presidential election. It is easy to defend my vote for McCain/Palin because, like you, I am following my moral compass–Not that McCain/Palin perfectly align with my beliefs but are certainly closer. Understanding the issues is what is important, not voting “just because.” Not all of them agree with my vote, which is the beauty of America, but they understand and respect it because I can articulate why and it aligns with who they know me to be.
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Ah yes. Morals. Torture. Death penalty. War. Corporate welfare.
As a Christian, I’ll pass on those morals.
Thank you, Heather. I am seeing more and more people - who don’t want to offend - seeing the need at this point to stand up for what is at stake here. This is about much more than two politicians, two parties. This is the future of a country, the future of this world, really. And maybe the end times. We need to be vocal. You have a voice heard by many, and I am thankful for your courage, your stand for Christ.
I voted by my moral values during the last election but am sore distressed about how the results of voting that way have led this country.
Where does one begin to show the reality of how God feels about our world and it’s skewed view of right and wrong? The weakest argument to present in a debate is that of trying to show the flaws of your opponents position. Sure, you can raise a question about how “”Wise” their position is, but the strongest stand is to tell why your “Wisdom” is the best available choice to take as your own; NOT PERFECT, but best available.
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“Ah yes. Morals. Torture. Death penalty. War. Corporate welfare.
As a Christian, I’ll pass on those morals.
I find the “As a Christian” statement most troubling.
God has presented His morals in the Bible; Like them all or not, It’s His Word, we are told to obey it. Not Judge It, and change what we want and ignore what we don’t like, and Highlight what we really feel good about. We are to obey it all. Do we? No, we can’t, we are conflicted because of the flesh we live in. Because of this ‘Moral” conflict, many people choose to do what they see others do because it is the path of least resistance, “Feel good morals”. What does God’s Word say about “Political Correctness”?
God’s Word says: Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.”
Read and see what the Bible has to say about: the death penalty, war, morals, abortion, leadership, marriage, homosexuality, etc. etc. etc…… As a Christian, I’ll accept what God has said, it will not shift with the wind; it will be truth for eternity.
“Choose you this day whom you will serve…”
I choose to be identified and numbered with those who love the Lord more than this Life!
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I’m with you, Heather. And I hear your frustration, Pat. But I don’t think we can stop voting for those who uphold what we know is right because we don’t feel another one ended up hitting the mark.
I think we should vote in the vein that will most lead our country to honor God and His Word — because honoring and seeking HIM is our greatest strength — and we pray. And we pray. No matter who wins, we pray.
And remember that the administration that wins will be attempting to install Supreme Court Justices with a world-view similar to theirs… That is a BIG, BIG deal.
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Good Choice.
You’re certainly not going to lose me - I agree with you 100% and think you’ve made an excellent choice!
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I respect you so much for rising above the worry of offending and giving us all something to think about. This election is going to CHANGE OUR WORLD and I appreciate you speaking your wisdom on the issue. Regardless of who we “like” and “dislike,” who sounds good, etc..etc.. I wholeheartedly agree with looking thoroughly at, and researching the candidates and their stance on the issues.
Thank you for your courage!
Heather and all - we should all be thankful that we have the opportunity to both openly worship our God (I believe and place my trust in Jesus - others are allowed their own choice by both God and by others sacrifice in / for this country) as well as to voice our opinion and vote as we choose, not as we are told.
Thank you for encouraging all those voting to research the actual positions and associations of those that are running - if possible I would encourage such action for all votes you will cast - local, national, presidential.
I very much thank you for your straight forward advice and the guts to put it out there. It does not matter where my position lies on specific candidates, rather that I not follow the crowd of sheep - I will follow only the Lamb of God, and try to apply His word and His example to my choices in life.
Heather thank you for encouraging people to do their research. That is the biggest thing any of us can do. Hope you are feeling well!
You haven’t lost me as a reader. I agree with you that one must vote on what their moral compass tells them to do. I am currently posting on my blog daily, 30 Days of Prayer for America. If you knew me even a bit, you would know how far out of my comfort zone this is, but God really put it in my heart to send these messages out daily. Many people are doing this through their churches, but so many more are not. I am hoping that this will let our country see that we NEED moral, upright, God-fearing people in charge of this country, to take it back…and by praying daily for our states and leaders, and churches and people, we have God to guide us. You can read the beginning post here:Pray For America
And subsequent posts can be found if you use the labels….
Thank you for stepping out and being who you are. Always.
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I couldn’t agree more. And that’s why I’m voting outside of my party line this year. I’m voting for Alan Keyes.
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I agree that people need to inform themselves about each candidate. I have done more research this election than I have any other and I am proudly voting for Obama/Biden. The way that the McCain ticket has run their campaign is shameful and lacks integrety.
I respect you and your opinions and mean no disrespect with my comment, but I am just stating a difference of opinion.
I am a Christian, too, but I do not feel McCain OR Palin represents what I believe in.
I am a conservative Christian who resides in California and l be voting for John McCain and Sarah Palin. I have to say that I am one of very few voting for John McCain and Sarah Palin in my state. I must admit I am not thrilled about John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin. I feel she is too inexperienced (especially concerning foreign policy) and that she should be at home with her children who need her; especially with her infant son who has Down Syndrome.
Thank you for not being afraid to state your political views and sharing your viewpoint.
Heather,
You are right on! Any candidate than can support abortion on demand for any reason surely does not understand or care what it means to be a Christian. Our nation has slaughtered 50 million innocent children, and Anne (poster #2) turns a blind eye. I don’t understand that thinking. I will be voting McCain/Palin, as well. And Vickie (11:17), I love Alan Keyes, too, but voting for him is just like giving your vote to Obama. Please reconsider before wasting your vote.
Well put Heather - as a Christian, I can’t see any other choice. We have to think of the big picture and not just the momentary struggles we may be going through. Is money more important than life? However, whatever the outcome, I believe that God is in control and my future and my life is in His hands.
There are more than two choices.
People seem to forget that. And I like reminding them.
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While voting on moral values has merit, I’m afraid that what they say and what they do are two different matters. I think that the vote last election was based on moral values, and I think that our country is in crisis now because of that.
I’ll vote for whom I believe can lead this country out of a war, can provide health care for everybody, and can provide the best answer to the economic crisis that we are facing.
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Heather, you will not lose me as a reader either! I agree with you 100%. And, as a Christian, I am passionate about the right to life of the unborn child! I cannot in good conscience vote for anyone who is Pro-choice. On that issue alone I would vote McCain Palin.
When I saw and read that Obama did not support the “baby born alive” protection law (which would get help for those babies which were aborted but still living), I just cannot in good conscience support such a candidate. If his own daughters “were to make a mistake, they should not be punished”. Punished. My own sister-in-law had a child out of wedlock and she gave the baby up for adoption. There are so many people out there who want children and can’t have them!
I do understand that by not voting for one of the 2 major parties then I’m essentially “giving” the opposite party a vote; however, I also believe I should not vote strictly on party line unless that party is able to make a stand for godly values. I believe I’m voting in light of what Jesus would want, not what the majority of my party wants me to do or what the majority of other Christians think I should do.
Do I think Alan Keyes will win? If it’s God’s will, then anything can happen. I want to be at peace & proud of who I vote for, personally.
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I agree with you Heather. I have never previously put political posts on my blog, but I have done a couple recently. People need to know what is going on in this election. We need God back in our country, not removed from it!
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Amen!
I am voting for McCain Palin, not because I agree on every issue with them, but because as you said, they most represent what is biblical. It does come down to one issue with me and that is abortion. If a candidate is pro choice, I will not consider them. All other issues, while important are secondary to that in my view. I do have friends voting for Obama and that is their choice. They are free to do that, but I, too, would encourage being informed on the issues. I think it is important to have a strong national security as well and I believe Mc Cain will be better suited to that need. I could go on and on, but I won’t. Thank you for bringing up this issue today and encouraging your readers to not only be informed, but also to vote according to biblical standards.
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Thanks for sharing this post today. Dr. Dobson had a great program today, voicing his opinion with some great biblical back-up. I highly encourage everyone to listen to it or go to focus on the family website and read it. Thanks again for the great Godly perspective! Blessings!
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I become disheartened when people tell me they are voting for “change” (what kind of change?)and to keep loopholes for irresponsible behavior legal. John McCain was not my first choice for the presidential nominee, but he does have a proven track record of upholding the sanctity of life. I love Sarah Palin, and honestly think she’s the most qualified and morally commendable of all four mainstream candidates.
People really know very little about Barack Obama; his past is shrouded in mystery and he changes his views on issues to play up to his audience; yet he has growing support on the basis of what he promises, NOT upon what he has done - because he’s done nothing to qualify him to be leader of this nation. His position on moral issues is absolutely contrary to what the Bible teaches. If he is elected it will be because our morally bankrupt nation will get what it deserves. If he is defeated, it will be because the Lord has once again extended His mercy to us.
God bless you, Heather, for taking a stand for what you believe. You obviously haven’t lost me as a supporter, and perhaps your blog has given an undecided voter the means to make an informed choice.
The “pro choice” issue is the deal breaker for me, too. I agree with you, Heather, and will vote McCain/Palin, also. Any one who could be FOR partial birth abortion… (or ANY abortion!) is NOT the candidate for me! In fact … I have already voted by absentee ballot.
I rarely post but felt I needed to today. I read your post and was very moved, thank you. I too will vote for McCain/Palin with my faith as my guide. I appreciate you speaking up.
I’m with Anne on this one. The Republicans want you to think they care about your values, but I don’t think they really do. Look at the moral mess Bush has gotten us into.
The only reason Sarah Palin was selected was because she appeals to the Christian right - McCain knew he needed that vote. I can’t stand the sight or sound of her.
Yes, because a man who has an affair with a woman 18 years his junior while married, then dumps his wife (who has suffered a crippling accident) for said woman certainly is a beacon of “morality”.
I respect yours and everyone else’s right to vote for the candidate of your choice. I will not argue for or against any single candidate; however, I’m quite surprised to see you support a man who has been shown to be a liar, is a confessed adulterer, has no compunction about using lies to smear his opponent, supports torture and killing, and has no clue about how to keep the economy afloat.
Those aren’t my values. At the end of the day, the wedge issues that are used to choose candidates in the name of values have done far more harm than good to our country.
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Amen and Amen!! We should not be ashamed of what we believe.
I’m praying for our nation like never before.
I support anyone who is pro-life. Palin brings so much to the table.
They have my vote!:biggrin:
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Heather, you will certainly not lose me as a reader ;) I can’t be as positive about the McCain/Palin ticket as you but I will vote for them. It’s the “lesser of two evils” choice again. I’m afraid eventually, the lines will be so muddled that ‘party’ really isn’t going to matter. God help us if Obama gets in.
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While I don’t personally agree with you on this issue, I certainly will not be a lost reader. I respect the fact that you voice your true opinion on here and don’t hold back simply because others might not agree. I personally feel like neither the democratic nor the republican nominees are truly 100% for what is morally “right”. I have a major moral issue with McCain for precisely the reasons stated in the previous comments (adultery, lies, etc.). But I also see moral flaws with Obama as well. At the risk of being cynical, I feel that this election is a “no win” situation for the general public of America. But one thing that I do whole heartedly agree with you on regarding this matter is that we do have to choose the candidate that CLOSEST represents OUR OWN moral beliefs.
ETA: re: the “God help us” comment….really, it’s all in His hands anyway. Neither party is going to help this country without some Divine intervention. It was simply a figure of speech ;)
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I am not an American, but if I was McCain/Palin would get my vote. Any politician who has a track record on “pro-choice” where the value of a human life depends on its location, has the potential to redefine the value of my life too. As the world population gows exponentially the time could well come when the old, infirm or mentally feeble could be declared less worthy of life. Don’t say it couldn’t happen in a civilised society, because it can and it has. All it needs is for the civilised society to change its mind on what’s of value and what isn’t and bingo!
Nope - haven’t lost me as a reader and probably won’t :)
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Heather, I’m a regular reader and as a civil rights attorney, respect everyone’s right to vote for the candidate of his/her choice.
But on this we are going to have to agree to disagree. Sarah Palin does not represent me. She is an embarrassment to women and is surely setting our cause back by at least 50 years. I cringe every time I see her and hear the ridiculous things coming out of her mouth. In fact, I am in the process of writing about it. But every time I work on the post, I feel my blood pressure rising and have to walk away from the computer. That’s how much I despise McPalin and everything they stand for, starting with equal rights for all Americans and ending with her insipidly naive & dangerous world-view.
My Obama sign is on my front lawn right now. Right next to my “No on 8″ sign. :-)
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I realize more and more as Christians, it’s harder and harder to stand for God. The world is disintegrating morally around us and we are increasingly losing our place as the majority. Having said that, God is still in control. He is in control of the economy, global affairs and even the election.
I do not agree with everything that McCain stands for but OVERALL, the Republican Party is more in tune with my beliefs than the other! Yesterday, I took my almost 18 year old son (his birthday is October 13th) to register to vote. He will be voting in his first election ever and he told me that as a young, Christian man, he couldn’t in Godly conscience vote for Obama! That does a mother’s heart good I tell ya!
Whether we win or lose, we should never lose sight that God is in control. We should vote as God leads and be obedient to HIM! Even when the Israelites had bad kings who were morally bankrupt, God was still in control, designing a plan for their good.
My 26 year old daughter was actually considering voting for Obama and I directed her to some information she was unaware of (his stand for partial birth abortion for one). She has cited the argument that McCain left his first wife after an accident as a reason for her dislike of him. To that I can only say,
“War changes people”.
My cousin who is a Christian, just returned from a tour of duty in Iraq, had a beautiful family and on the surface seemed like the perfect life. He is now divorced. I am not privy to the innermost details of his marriage nor to Senator McCain’s marriage. I can only say that damaged people can NOT be what other damaged people need/desire. I am not defending McCain but I am smart enough to realize that spending all of that time being tortured as a POW had to change the man and damage him!
Connie
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Dear Heather,
Wow, you’re brave to post a hot topic like this (: I’m really very torn about this whole election this year. I don’t particulary care for Obama and I’m not crazy about McCain either. The other posters are correct…McCain did commit adultery when his wife was disabled, which is something so terrible that I have a hard time getting past it.
Yes, abortion is an important issue, I am pro-life of course but it seems like many Christians are basing their vote for president solely on that. I did that already and voted for Bush and look at the mess he made. I voted for who I thought was morally upright and it didn’t make a lick of difference in my opinion. We’re still at war, I know several families whose husbands have been sent over 3-4 times to Iraq. I don’t know, I truly feel that any candidate is going to say whatever they can to win. That’s why “politicians” have the same reputation as a used car salesman. I don’t want to lose faith in people per se but God is in control of this country no matter who wins. I think that’s where some of us get confused. I don’t think a new president (whoever it may be) will swoop in and slap a big band-aid over America and make it all better, you know what I mean? God knows where our country is heading and the outcome of each and every presidency. It’s just difficult for me at least to feel like any candidate will do much good. Again, this is how I feel so please people, don’t flame me! Heather, I hope you’re doing well and I’m sooooo glad to hear that your recent MRI was clear (: God bless!
Molly (:
FWIW, I was very interesed in what Ron Paul had to say as a candidate…
McCain used to be pro-choice. He’s pandering to the Religious Right with abortion, and I’ll guarantee you he has no plans to do anything about it.
And yes, he most certainly did commit adultery.
Why is it that the only moral sins when it comes to the Religious Right are sins pertaining to sex and abortion?
I agree with you on this one Heather. We have had some people with huge political backrounds come and speak at our church over the summer. I was appalled and downright frightened about the things that came out about Obama. Having a muslim in charge of our country is like giving our country away. It is sad that we as a nation have fallen so far away from God and how our nation was founded. I did some research on Obama and did not like what I came up with at all. He is a smooth talker, but my spirit shudders at the thought of him as president. While the Mcain/Palin might not be my first choice, as a christian I feel it is my only choice.
Denise, why do you spew such garbage? Obama is not a Muslim. Isn’t lying a sin?
The USA is a SECULAR nation. Not a Christian one.
Okay, enough.
Please do not make me turn on Moderation.
I will not allow name calling on either side.
Respectfully disagree, or keep it out of my comments.
Now stop. Keep it civil or don’t comment at all.
Thank you to those of you who represented both sides respectfully. I really appreciate your comments and hope those types of comments continue.
This is a Christian blog… Respect it as such.
Some of you say you “can’t stand the sight of Palin” and are embarrassed by her. Maybe you should be looking a bit harder at the other ticket.
B. Hussain Obama is for letting born babies be taken into another room and left to die while breathing and living because they were a “mistake”. Joe Biden does not have the courage of his supposed conviction. When asked when he believed life began, he replied “I believe it begins at conception, but I cannot force my beliefs on everyone in the country” so he feels he must take a pro-choice stance. Huh? Yes, the abortion issue is huge with Christians and I respect Randy Alcorn and his blogging against it. I applaud you, Heather for taking a stance. No we may not have the best candidates, but those of us who are Christian, don’t have much choice other than to vote for the so called “insipid” Sarah Palin and Senator McCain. When all is said and done, only what we do for Jesus will last - everything else will “burn up in the fire”. Off my soapbox now!
Hi Heather. God bless you! First of all, I’m surprised that people would ask who you’re voting for. I don’t know why - it just surprises me. Like others have said, I applaud your honesty and willingness to be open.
We live in Illinois. I’m so glad that some of the truth about Obama is finally receiving national attention. He is a dangerous man with dangerous friends and a serious lack of principles. Above, Samantha slaps down Denise about her comment that Obama is Muslim. I don’t know if he is or not, but I do wonder this. It’s clear that he was being raised Muslim at some point in his childhood. Muslims do not tolerate conversions to other faiths, particularly Christian. At a rally at a mosque here in IL a couple of years ago, he announced, “I am one of you.” If he was Muslim and now proclaims himself to be a Christian, why isn’t there some sort of fatwa against him? I just wonder.
The Born Alive votes clinch it for me. McCain/Palin get my vote.
Again, bless you Heather. I pray for you and your family often.
“B. Hussain Obama is for letting born babies be taken into another room and left to die while breathing and living because they were a “mistake”.”
It’s Barack. Do you need help spelling the name by which he goes, or are you trying to be incendiary?
As for the other, that isn’t even worth commenting on. But I’m sure if Sean Hannity or the like spew it, it’s worth repeating.
God must be horrified that some of you call yourselves Christians.
While I already have my decision made, particularly because of the prolife/partial birth abortion issue, I just had to chime in. McCain’s past with his first wife, bothered me immensely at first - until I did further research. His first wife says nothing but high praise for John, one of his sons from his first marriage is the head of Cindy McCain’s (his 2nd wifes) foundation. So, since the people directly involved seem to have forgiven him, I highly suggest the general public not judge too harshly. “There by the grace of God go I….”
Moderation is on.
My apologies to those of you who actually played nice.
I will approve comments FROM BOTH SIDES that do not attack or condemn another commenter.
I respect people who do not agree with me, but it is frustrating to see out-right lies being told. Obama is NOT Muslim! And even if he is, it shouldn’t matter. I am Christian and I believe in the Heavenly Father, but I am not unaware of the fact that not everyone believes the same things as me. EVERYONE deserves to be treated with love & respect and I have witnessed so much hatred these past couple of days. From both sides of the political fence, but moreso from the McCain side.
I live in Florida and saw some of the hateful comments being shouted at a Palin rally. I looked around and saw such anger and had to wonder if I want a candidate who encourages this kind of behavior?
And BTW, McCain will not overturn Roe vs. Wade, so for those of you voting soley on his recent pro-life stance, I wouldn’t hold my breath. (I am pro-life myself, but don’t vote solely on that issue.)
Anyway…
Heather, you truly are brave for posting this and I am glad that, for the most part, comments have been respectful.
I wasn’t going to say anything, but the Obama=Muslim never fails to necessitate a response.
The only conditions for voting in the US are that you be 18 years old and a U.S. citizen. Period. If you want to vote for someone because of their religion, that’s your right. If you want to vote for someone because of their position on monarch butterfly migration, that is your right as well (though I WILL state that said monarchs do migrate outside of the US–into both Mexico and Canada, so if we ever want for common ground with our neighbors to the north and south, there’s always that, right?).
Anyway. About the Muslim thing. It bothers me when this comes up because I’ve seen it used as a ploy to frighten people (that, along with the “Hussein” reference) and make the Obama=Muslim=terrorist connection. This is not only ridiculous, but fear-based an xenophobic. All of the comments written here exhibit reasonably good grammar and spelling, so I’d like to think that the commentors here are intelligent enough not to buy into that propaganda. Vote as you choose, and I’ll keep my judgements to myself (yes, I admit to having them), but please, tell me you’re not buying the propaganda.
Heather, we may not agree politically, but I have to say, you talk the talk AND walk the walk. And that’s more than I can say for 90% of the people I’ve met from ANY political affiliation. I respect that. A lot.
Forgot to add…I remember how you “circled the wagons” for Ted Kennedy with his brain tumor diagnosis, even though you don’t agree with his politics. That’s what I mean by “talking the talk” AND “walking the walk”.
I don’t often comment on blog posts due to my limited time these days. BUT, I wanted to applaud you for stating your mind and offering your opinion about who will get your vote next month and why.
I think we’d be hard-pressed to find anyone able to truly defend the other side’s positions on key issues like LIFE. And for the first time “publicly”, I will admit that I, too, will be voting for the McCain-Palin ticket this year.
God Bless you.
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I’m with you completely — morals first. Quite frankly the other ticket makes my skin crawl with fear.
Nobody wants abortion. It is not a fun thing to have, not an elective surgery, not something to brag about to your friends. Obama has said that he wants to ‘prevent unwanted pregnancies’ which is so much more important! Abortion will be around (back alley) no matter what president is chosen.
My concern is with the direction of this country. My prayers have led me to vote for Obama/Biden. They are both moral, Christian, family men. They did not commit adultury. In addition, I do not believe that they will continue to pander to ‘big oil’ like both McCain and Palin. Obama/Biden will help to protect our planet, and will do a better job as stewards of our resources. I believe they will be better for the environment.
I never understood how “Christian” and “Right Wing Republican” got all wrapped up and synonymous. I am a Christian, but certainly am not supporting this republican ticket.
Obama is not a muslim. Many things said about him - spread about in vicious right wing attack e-mails (oh, I have recieved ALL of them). Check snopes.com, or factcheck.org. for more accurate info.
I could not agree with you more. You put it so well…and I just pray that God does not give our country the leader we deserve. We so desperately need to seek His mercy as the election approaches. Thank you for your willingness to take a stand!
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The last time I checked into the “Process” of how an abortion happens, the person who has become pregnant, CHOOSES to have the abortion , that is an elective procedure. Isn’t that the whole Mantra of the Liberal Left “Freedom of Choice to end the Life”. The sad thing is there are other choices that can be made that don’t kill the baby. As a Christian I firmly hold to the position of INDEPENDENT, I also strongly believe that the position of always choosing to protect the weak and the innocent is the RIGHT position to take!
Release the Lions, I’m ready to go!
Dad
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congrats on making your stand, and for letting others do the same. I may vote on issues, and also on integrity. We all make mistakes, and lead less that perfectly moral lives, but we are forgiven, and we try to do better.
I like mom’s who instinctively care deeply about their children’s world, that is why I like you and Sara Palin.
God be with the USA, we need Him more than ever
Name calling belongs in junior high schools
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I could not agree with you more. Amen
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I am a Christian and am proudly voting for Obama. I do not believe that as a country where church and state are separate that Christian beliefs must be part of the law. I don’t think that issues like abortion or gay marriage should be decided based on religious views but rather on what the country, in all its religions and lack thereof wants. I do believe the country has a responsiblity to care for the welfare of its citizens. The the poor and the needy should be taken care of by those who have more than them. I believe in taxes. I believe that we all must contribute financially to our society and that we should contribute based on our income. I believe in raising taxes if the country does not have the resources it needs to take care of its people.
I am so tired of being told that if you are truly a Christian, you must be republican because of the abortion issue. I’m sorry, but I cannot possibly see how abortion and gay marriage could be on the top of anyone’s list of the most important issues for our country. Personally, YES! not not nationally.
Thanks for giving us all the chance to share our perspectives. That is the essence of freedom.
I, too, do not understand how it has become that Christians are associated with a political party. I am democrat and my husband is independent. We are both Christians and we are both voting for Obama. No matter who becomes president, it will not change abortion being legal. If it were so, wouldn’t the last 8 years have changed it. From what I understand, abortion increases when the economy is bad-which it is. I vote based on who I think will run the country better-and I feel that is Obama/Biden. I doubt either of these men are truely for abortion. They seem like good family men. One was a single father for some time and seems more like an average working guy-only one home, unlike McCain who’s not really sure how many he has.
The war has cost many innocent lives. People are selling drugs to make ends meet. They don’t get to spend time w/ their kids like they want. I feel in Obama/Biden we have the best chance to fix the economy and the housing crisis.
I just hate when parties try to win an election based on religion. That’s just a big red flag.
I do respect everyone’s opinion though, and the right to it. That’s the great thing about living in a free country.