Who will be your savior this November 4th? (introduction)
“For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” [Ecclesiastes 1:18]
In prayerfully considering the election this year my heart is left with feeling nothing more than the above verse. I know that most people’s sentiments regarding this election started just a few months ago when Barack Obama and John McCain were given their party’s nominations- but for myself this election started almost a year and a half ago. After watching ALL the debates (primaries included), listening to countless NPR talk shows, and being tagged in half a dozen facebook posts by both Barack Obama supporters and John McCain supporters (all Christians, mind you) I’m still left with a blank as to who I’m going to pull the lever for this Tuesday.
If I am to be quite honest, my political sentiments were completely muddled in some religious-political ideology during the last election. I had only been a Christian for a few months at that time, and my zealousness coupled with being a puppet of the propaganda by the Religious Right left me with really bad theology and scripture being quoted out of context to back up why George W. Bush should be voted into office.
I’m not going to do that in this post.
If you are like me, you have repented from your sinfulness regarding the last election. No political ideology, gender, race, or political affiliation should be placed above your primary identity, being a follower of Christ. This is one of the biggest traps I’ve seen my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ fall into this election and it leaves my heart grieved.
I want to address issues that have been circulating amongst Christians and non-Christians alike during this election. Both Barack Obama and John McCain are vying for our vote (why else would they have sat down with Rick Warren?)- and our vote matters (obviously, as the last election has shown). I will not endorse any candidate (these posts are not geared towards persuasion), instead I just hope to give you something to prayerfully consider before going into the voting booth this November 4th.
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great opening. i look forward to the rest. really, this is really well written. bravo!