The Vote

I had the opportunity to talk with my father about the upcoming election tonight. I have to say that my dad is not a worrier, but the sound of his voice spoke volumes. We are about to elect a president that will have an impact far greater than his 4 or 8 years in office. We are electing a president who, just in Supreme Court nominations alone, will impact this country for the next 40 years.

As a Christian, I am finding it more and more difficult to understand how other Christians can vote for Obama with a clear conscience. This is not a stab at his fiscal policy, lack of experience or any of the other problems "conservatives" have with Obama. His associations with men like Rev. Wright, Rashid Khalidi, Bill Ayers have to make you pause. I do not understand how someone can believe Obama did not know the beliefs of a man he was friends with for 20 years. Even if this relationship was a coincidence, the other associations he has with people who hate America must be taken into account. Character matters.

During the Q & A at Saddleback church, Obama was asked when human rights for babies begins. He answered that question by saying, "whether you are looking at it from a theological perspective or a scientific perspective, answering that question is 'above my pay-grade.'" With all due respect, how can the leader of the free world say that answering any question is "above my pay-grade?" At another rally, he went on to say that he would teach his daughters good morals, but if they made a mistake he would not want his "daughters to be punished with a baby." There are so many references in Scripture that speak to God knowing us in the womb. Life is valuable. God sent His Son to die for us that we may have life. A baby is not punishment, a baby is a gift from God.

Brothers and Sisters, when you vote for President this week, bring your faith into the voting booth with you. While I am concerned with fiscal policy, Supreme Court appointments, and many other things each candidate represents; I am first concerned with electing the man who will most often be in line with Biblical principles. Remember also, that no matter the outcome, God is in control. He wills things for His purpose and we can rest in that.