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Nov 2, 2004
it's all good
I've noticed something as I wander around the blogosphere/livejournalosphere (I actually hate the word blogosphere, but for some reason livejournalosphere cracks me up. Maybe because I made it up.) Anyway, the trend of the day . . . appologizing for previous political posts. Why???? Look, no matter how respectful you may be in expressing your political views, people are going to get upset. Why?? Because, you're political views go to the core of your very being. Your politics aren't necessarily who you are, but they come from who you are. You're personality, your beliefs, and you're perspective on the world. If someone attacks a veiw on an issue, it's going to come across as a personal attack, because your view is part of your being. The problem isn't the writing (although some could definately be worded better), but in the reading. I know how it is. Sometimes I have to take a deep breath before processing what someone just wrote. It's not a personal attack on me. But, at first, that's what if feels like. Anyway, I was starting another tangent, but I'm gonna stop. I will close by saying this: no matter who you vote for, and no matter who wins, the political process does not stop today (and I'm not talking about the recounts.) Be involved. If you are a passionate pro-lifer, go out and do something about it. Volunteer at the pregancy support center. Start a movement to take care of kids that are born. Do something!! Finally, as a Christian, I don't fully know what a Christian's place in democracy is. It's open ended, which leads to some interesting debate. I do know of a few mandates we have. We are to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. I think these mandates probablly cause more conflict than clarification, since justice and mercy are sometimes at odds. So, if we lack wisdom, we should as God for that. And I do think that there is one way in particular that all Christian's should be involved in politics. We should pray. About our issues. And for our leaders. Imagine what may have happened if Christians on the right had spent more time praying for Clinton rather than plotting and rejoicing in his potential demise. I'm voting for Bush. But if Kerry wins, I'm not worried. The president has a lot of power, but he is not in control. Pray for Bush. Pray for Kerry. posted
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