Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Election Day

Remember to get out and vote! It is very important that everyone excerise their freedom to vote.

I have found myself being very anxious, nervous and worried about the outcome of this election. I am constantly reminding myself that God is in control and He already knows who will win. My friend Jenny posted this on her blog and it is a perfect reminder.


TEN PREDICTIONS NO MATTER WHO WINS THE ELECTION:


1. The Bible will still have all the answers.


2. Prayer will still work.


3. The Holy Spirit will still move.


4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.


5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.


6. There will still be singing of praise to God.


7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.


8. There will still be room at the Cross.


9. Jesus will still love you.


10. Jesus will still save the lost.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

A Late MLK Post on...Discrimination!

Please read the following two paragraphs (in blue) without making any judgments on me or my church. Please be aware that the following paragraphs may sound offensive to those of you who do not share my beliefs...but my beliefs shouldn't effect you.

We are a congregation which is Unashamedly White and Unapologetically Christian...
Our roots in the caucassian religious experience and tradition are deep, lasting and permanent. We are a people who identify with a land other than America, and remain "true to our native land," the mother continent...We constantly affirm our trust in God through cultural expression of a worship service and ministries which address the white community.

Personally, I claim a commitment to the white community...Commitment to the white family...adherence to the white work ethic...offered aquired skills available to the white community...strengthening and supporting white institutions...pledging allegence to all white leadership who embrace the white value system...Personal commitment to the embracement of the white value system.

Now, before I confuse you further, I want to make it VERY clear that these are NOT my beliefs...and that I have said this only to make a point.

If I held beliefs like this, what would you think of me?
Would I be called a racist?
Would I deserve that title?
Would I be a shining example of unification or discrimination?

I would be personally afraid of anyone who held beliefs like this...I believe (just as Martin Luther King did) that the color of skin does not make a difference, only what is in the heart of the person.

So, what is my point?
Simply this...I DON'T understand is how there can be a candidate endorsed by the Democratic Party who believes in everything I just said above. The two paragraphs I have just quoted are taking directly off of the website of the candidate's church...and they are not ashamed of it. Aren't we supposed to be beyond racial segregation by now?

Oh wait, I know...let's just change a few words...change 'white' or 'caucassian' to black...and the 'land other than America' to Africa...then everything is okay. My bad.

Sorry if I have offended anyone but in my book, Barack Obama is not fit for the highest office in the country (for this and other reasons). I felt it had to be said, and that if I didn't help spread the word, I would not be doing America a favor. I don't know what you believe in or what side of the political world you fall, but I would suggest that you seriously consider the actions of this man before casting your vote his way. YIKES!!!

BTW: you can check out his church's website for yourself if you don't believe me. All of those statements are on the site...http://www.tucc.org/

Can somebody tell me how this is even okay? Again for the record, I don't believe in the statements above. God made us all equally valuable in his eyes regardless of skin color or any other differences.

According to the Bible (Galatians 3:28)..."there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." There should be no room for racial discrimination of any kind.

Let's hold America to a higher standard than what Barack would want. (he's the guy on the far left courtesy of Time Magazine)