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Comment on Can a Christian vote for Barack? by Lori

Lori — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:19:23 +0000

My question is this: “Can a Christian vote for McCain?”
As Christians we are asked to be like Christ in all we say and do. So, I think, if you’re a voting Christian you must ask yourself “Which candidate sounds most like Jesus?” Is this person about death/abortion/war/killing or about life/peace/diplomacy? Is this person about taking or about giving? Is this person for giving to the rich or giving to the poor? Is this person about looking out for number one? or looking out for every one - even the least of our brothers? Is this person about complacency in the face of poverty and sickness or about healing and feeding those in need? Is this person stuck in the present? or about securing a good future for our children? Is this person in it for himself? or in it for others? Both candidates are Christians. Which one walks the walk and does not just talk the talk? (They are also both politicians, so good luck with that one!) (See: Matthew 25:13-29)
Living in Katy most of us are incredibly blessed, and let’s face it, if either candidate is elected our quality of life here will not be drastically affected. YOU can, however, make a difference to a large percentage of American society by voting for those issues that will affect change in their quality of life if that’s important to you. (How does that song go? “You have been blessed to be a blessing”?)
Whomever is chosen (”by the people and for the people”) I feel sorry for him, ’cause he has got his work cut out for him!

[Aside: I just think it’s kinda funny that Barack is more African-American than most “African-Americans” (father from Kenya and mother from Kansas) and less “black” than most African-Americans (white mom & black dad). Anyways, I pray that people vote the issues, and not just to make history.]

Great blog, Matt!

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Comment on Can a Christian vote for Barack? by Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:10:40 +0000

“The hope of turning those tides through government is done and it’s time to tackle them through other means. Therefore, one might as well take those issues off the table in selecting a candidate and turn to other issues that our elected officials actually have a shot at effecting change in.”

Very good point. Maybe we should think and pray some more before throwing up our hands in frustration and voting for the “Christian” lesser of two evils.

Comment on Just plain messed up…right? by Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:54:43 +0000

There’s a new book out: So Sexy So Soon:The New Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do To Protect Their Kids. Unfortunately, their “solution” is to remove gender distinctions and androgenize them all. It’s funny how we keep being surprised that there’s sin in the world. Messed up is right.

I’ve gone beyond exasperation to “treasure hunting” when it comes to shopping for clothes for my 5′ 4″ 12-year old daughter. 30 minutes and $100 buys school clothes for our 10-year old son at Target. I don’t even bother looking there for her anymore. We’ve perused Kids’ (90% Hannah Montana), Juniors’ (90% sexpot) and Womens’ (90% frump) sections in malls, strip malls and discount stores in an attempt to find clothes for her that are attractive, modest and affordable. $100 and many, many hours (fortunately she likes to shop) turned up a great dress in the Denver Kohl’s (Womens), a pair of cool jeans in the Katy Kohl’s (Kids’) and a “distressed” pair of denim bermuda shorts at Aeropostale.

Comment on Just plain messed up…right? by Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:29:03 +0000

I agree. Not only is the image for girls at stake, take a look at the names of some of the popular brands out there. Do we really want kids playing with dolls called “Bratz”? I mean seriously.
Do we want our kids wearing outfits to be like Britney Spears, Sean John or Jessica Simpson? It’s crazy.
I was telling someone the other day that my 6th graders are coming to school having had only a “Monster” drink for breakfast. Can you imagine what their behavior is like at school? Not only is the drink loaded with caffeine and sugar, it’s called MONSTER for goodness sake! Come on, people.

Comment on Can a Christian vote for Barack? by Frank

Frank — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:11:44 +0000

Tammy, one of my favorite Christian thinkers (Pastor Douglas Wilson) read Boyd’s book and commented (positively and negatively) here:
http://www.dougwils.com/?Action=Search&searchstring=boyd

Comment on Can a Christian vote for Barack? by Tammy Goforth

Tammy Goforth — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:29:24 +0000

Have you read “The Myth of A Christian Nation” by Gregory Boyd? Good book!

Comment on Just plain messed up…right? by Crystal

Crystal — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:01:30 +0000

I was absolutely flabergasted when I read the article that you linked to in your blog. It was sickening.

BTW, I have always disliked BRATZ and refuse to by them for anybody because they dress like little prositutes.

Comment on Can a Christian vote for Barack? by Megs

Megs — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:29:12 +0000

My thoughts are: THANK YOU.

i used to work at [Big Christian Publishing House], and one of the things that drove me craziest about that place was the overwhelmingly common assumption that i must be a republican and couldn’t possibly have any democrat tendencies or a love for any democrat candidate because OBVIOUSLY the republican vote was the Christian vote. Not so much to my mind. Anyway. All that to say, thank you for your fair address to both parties and your challenge to vote issues rather than party. Good thoughts. Good points. Good posts.