Polotics

As I get older I become more and more uninterested in politics. Well that isn't true. It is more than not being interested. I have begun to hate politics. I still have strong moral opinions, but overall I care very little for the American political process. This was not always the case. I use to be extreme in my views. I would argue all the time and I was a huge fan of Rush Limbaugh. I even dressed up as him for Halloween. Talk about passionate and...weird. As I grow older I think I am simply sick of mud slinging, arguing, and division. Most Christians have this idea that if you are honestly a Christian you have to be conservative. I am starting to believe this concept less and less. I think Christians that are liberal have also contributed to society. Faith has really nothing to do with conservatism and liberalism in my view. I write this blog because I had a conversation with a friend about this year's election. He said although he is not a huge fan of McCain he thinks it is essential that Christians vote for him. Why? The issue of abortion. I had to think about this for awhile. Out of all the issues on the docket today abortion is by far the issue I am most concerned about. For all the people that hate Bush my respect for him has only grown. He has helped this nation in it's struggle to defeat legal abortions. For this I am extremely thankful. (I voted for him the first time and when he ran a second time I didn't vote.) I think my main reason I dislike the political system stems from a certain belief of mine. Politics will never be able to save this nation from it's corruption. The church and the church only has the influence. Yes, if a Christian is in office this is extremely beneficial. Still I don't think it is necessary. The Bible is full of people who changed history even in the midst of living in a pagan empire. They changed history and they were fishermen. Remember that even though Pontus Pilot had decided in his own mind that Jesus was innocent he still did the "correct political" action and pleased the crowd. Sending the most pure man to His death for crimes He didn't commit. I hope that the ending of abortion will not only be tied to the political process, but also due to the needful presence of places like the Hope Center. I hope everyday people will love scared pregnant teens and inform the public about why abortion is murder. It isn't about an argument. It is about love and knowledge. It starts with the little conversations. Who knows what Christian mentored Bush and eventually allowed him to be passionate about pro-life. That nameless man or woman has done a great deal for our country.