Why Some Christians Need to Quit Whining About the Election

Author: DavidJones  //  Category: Ethics, Family, Politics, Pop Culture, Social Injustice

First of all, let me say congratulations to Senator Barack Obama on becoming the 44th President of the United States. Last night was a tremendous day in history, and January 20 will be another historic day when you are sworn into office.

Now that I’ve said that, let me get into a discussion on something I believe needs to be addressed: The whiny attitudes of some Christians the day after the election.

Yes, John McCain did not win the election. There are many evangelicals disappointed today. Disappointment is fine. There is nothing wrong with it. But sour and hateful attitudes? Yes, there is definitely something wrong with that.

I do not agree with Senator Obama on many issues. If you know me at all, you know that is true. There are policies he will put into place that I will not agree with. However, I do NOT have a right to slander him because of those things.

In Romans 13:1-2, Paul wrote, “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.” 

I am not arguing you have to agree with everything the president says or does. But, you must be willing to submit to his authority. He is the leader of the United States. He is our leader. 

Consider this: Does it make you angry when the liberal media takes cruel shots at President Bush or John McCain or Sarah Palin? What gives you the right to do the same thing to a president you didn’t vote for?

Our country does need “change,” but we can’t expect change to happen if we sit by idly and do nothing. If you really want to see change, do something about it!!! First of all, vote! If you didn’t vote in this election, then close your mouth! Read more…

Joe the Plumber, ACORN, and Other Presidential Lessons

Author: DavidJones  //  Category: Ethics, Politics, Pop Culture

Every 4 years when we have a presidential election, we’re often left with words, phrases, and people who become immortalized in pop culture…at least for a few minutes.  Here are just a few of the things we have learned from the 2008 presidential race:

- “Joe the Plumber” is no longer just a bad character for a professional wrestler; he’s now an American icon!

- A “Maverick” is more than a basketball team in Dallas.

- John McCain has a lot of “friends.”

- Barack Obama is closing in on the Guiness record for “uh”s.

- The media has more left turns than a NASCAR race. Read more…

Do “Undecided Voters” Exist?

Author: DavidJones  //  Category: Politics

We are only 33 days away from the presidential election, and I constantly hear news channels talking about “undecided voters.” By their definition, these aren’t voters who are leaning slightly to the left or right, these are voters who are stuck dead in the middle of the fence and have no idea who they are voting for.

Last Friday night, after the presidential debate, Read more…

Main Event- McCain/Palin vs. Obama/Biden

Author: DavidJones  //  Category: Politics

Well folks, the stage has been set for the main event. In one corner we have the GOP, led by the age and experience of John McCain and the maverick-like attitude of Sarah Palin. In the other corner, the Dems are represented by the audacity of hope and agent of change, Barack Obama, tag-teaming with his partner, Joe Robinette (I did not make that up) Biden.

So we finally have our final 2 candidates for the Presidential election and now finally know who their running mates will be. (Someone like Ralph Nader might slip his name in, but really, who cares?)

So the 2008 election is upon us. Mudslinging is well under way, commercials are attacking everything from the sanctity of life to foreign oil.

Now that we are in the home stretch, let me ask you this question:

What is the most important issue for you?

I know there are many issues that affect all of us and issues we have deep convictions/preferences about. But what is the single most important issue to you in the upcoming campaign?

Btw, if you are an American citizen over the age of 18 and have not registered to vote, DO IT NOW! Who you vote for is not as important as IF you vote. You can reigster by clicking here.