I had no intention of writing about the presidential election here on my happy mommy book blog. Then my pastor had to go and preach a fabulous, hit-it-out-of-the-park sermon about Christian citizenship last Sunday. I sat in the pew, muttering to myself.
Drat. Now I have to be a political blogger too.
I didn’t watch the conventions, didn’t listen to any of the speeches. When Twitter was abuzz about the debates, I found other topics to tweet about. I’m probably the last person to meet Joe the Plummer and I don’t know all the names of Sarah Palin’s children. All those political emails and YouTube videos in my inbox – deleted, unread and unwatched.
It’s not that I don’t care. I do. I’ve just had enough of the American political machine.
The mudslinging, obnoxious ads, and the overall negative atmosphere of the campaign that started months ago in the primaries, it makes a girl want to move to Canada until it’s over.
I’m not even all that keen on sharing my political opinions openly because I’m not good at debating. I’m way too emotionally involved. My vote is tied directly to my convictions as a Christian, and when a friend, fellow blogger, or family member disagrees, I take it too personally. I know I need to toughen up, get a thicker skin, but this is who I am.
Book blogger mama stepping out of her comfort zone to jump last minute into the political debate.
Tomorrow I will vote for Senator McCain and Governor Palin because I believe they best represent my values as a follower of Jesus Christ.
As a Christian, I can’t vote for Senator Obama. And part of me likes the guy. He’s younger, well spoken and from what I’ve seen so far, not at all goofy. (In other words, the complete opposite of President George W. Bush). He talks about bringing change to our country. (Great idea, Barack. Change is good. Let’s change the law to protect the unborn! Hmmm. Somehow, I can’t see him agreeing with me on that one).
I know some of my brothers and sisters in Christ plan on casting a vote for Obama tomorrow. Maybe they like his views on tax cuts or education or the war. Maybe it’s George W. backlash. Maybe they don’t agree life begins at conception.
Or maybe they don’t think the issue of abortion is as important as the economy.
May God have mercy on our nation if it’s that last one.
As much as I would love more money in my pocket, cleaner air, a stable economy, and our troops home from overseas, I will not vote for a presidential candidate that doesn’t believe in the protection of human life.
Friends, this is an important election. Supreme Court justices will be selected by the next president. We need a president willing to protect the innocent, the unborn. How we vote tomorrow will impact laws in this nation for years to come.
Christian voter, I hope you say YES to Senator McCain and Governor Palin, because I believe it’s a vote to protect human life.
As I close this post, I just want to say I’ve never had to edit or delete a comment due to nastiness. Feel free to disagree with me, but keep it civil with no name calling, cussing or ungodly behavior. I’ve tried to speak my bold convictions with love. I hope you can do the same for me.
In love and humility,
Monica
