tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post5093588938924245346..comments2023-10-07T04:07:56.527-04:00Comments on The End Time: Who should I vote for? An election overview from a biblical perspectiveElizabeth Pratahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-7374861069623618882012-10-04T21:44:09.028-04:002012-10-04T21:44:09.028-04:00Elizabeth, I am glad to see that you posted some o...Elizabeth, I am glad to see that you posted some of the other candidates that are running for the office of the President of the United States of America. I came to realize some years ago, now, that not only does the mainstream media have a bias against conservatism, but the mainstream AND the "alternative" media have a bias against third parties. I think that most people believe that they have a hard choice because they think that there are only 2 candidates from which to choose. <br /><br />Now, the so-called wisdom of the pundits states that a third-party vote is a wasted vote because at a time that is so critical as this, when our very freedom hangs in the balance, we cannot afford to allow the "other candidate" to win by taking away votes from the only "real candidate" which has the possibility of taking the election. We hear so much of "electability". I say this is all pure scare tactics to get us to fall into line with the two-party system. I heard someone else say that "A two-party system is only 1 party away from a dictatorship." <br /><br />Now, as you have pointed out, our concern, as believers, should be what is right and wrong, not what is expedient. Also, we must remember that this is only our temporary home and, therefore, we should not "stake down our tents" here. So my view is this, one should vote for who they actually believe is the BEST candidate for President according to their values. So if that is a third-party, then so be it. And if the means that the unwanted candidate gets in, then we must remember that it was not our vote that did it. God will place who he wants to place to accomplish His purposes. The real selection is God's. We simply need to be able to stand before Him and give a reason for our decisions to vote for whom we voted. <br /><br />In short, vote for who is RIGHT, not the "lesser of two evils", and then trust God will accomplish his will with whoever He has placed in office.Brian Gillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-45415601642423610012012-10-04T14:32:54.083-04:002012-10-04T14:32:54.083-04:00I think every Bible believing Christian is having ...I think every Bible believing Christian is having a hard time with this. <br /><br />A vote for Romney might sound like endorsing Mormonism... but let's be real. At least the guy has values and morales. At the very least, atleast if he were elected president, and people talked about Mormonism - it would give us a chance to explain our faith and Jesus as our savior.<br /><br />A vote for Obama would all but label us as radical terrorists. And what good are we all if we are sent to jail under hate speech laws. We can sing and pray all we want in the jail(s), but since we could just avoid that in the first place, I say vote for the guy that would at least open doors for us to talk to others about Christ. To me, it is simple, and it's not Obama.<br /><br />Also, I'm in NC and we only had 3 people on the ballot... Republican, Democrat, and Liberatarian. There is a write in, but lets face it, no one is going to win on a write in. (Yes, I voted early) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-10955181415148509032012-10-03T22:20:53.358-04:002012-10-03T22:20:53.358-04:00I feel I have no choice but to write in who I woul...I feel I have no choice but to write in who I would like to see be president. Some say that's a vote for the president, but I disagree. It's one vote for a person I think would be well qualified.<br /><br />I am praying for both major candidates to be won to the Lord's purposes. As it stands neither will get my vote.<br /><br />Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15449934341845326322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-5060060066218960172012-10-03T20:18:15.561-04:002012-10-03T20:18:15.561-04:00Thanks for your comment. Very well said. I feel th...Thanks for your comment. Very well said. I feel the same, Kevin. Romney legitimizes Mormonism to a degree heretofore unseen, even with Glenn Beck on the scene.Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-64846409013985628982012-10-03T19:36:55.163-04:002012-10-03T19:36:55.163-04:00I have been struggling with this issue as well, an...I have been struggling with this issue as well, and it hasn't gotten any easier or clearer for me...<br />I had recently read a book by pastor Robert Jeffers titled Twilights Last Gleaming which was written before the Republican nominee had been decided. In the book Pastor Jeffers does mention that while one party may kill a body there is a danger that having a Mormon in office might lead people to follow a false religion and lead them into hell. So I am struggling with the decision that one of our choices might lead some astray and the other will lead to the murder of the unborn, and homosexual marriage etc.Kevin Halterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475640401172232699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-86887665912739140772012-10-03T18:16:33.680-04:002012-10-03T18:16:33.680-04:00You are right in that we should vote, we do have a...You are right in that we should vote, we do have access to God himself and may He be the one to reveal to us as we pray what to do. As it was with Job, so it is with us, nothing happens unless He allows it. :)Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171219693651832856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-9935475546358552992012-10-03T06:26:04.410-04:002012-10-03T06:26:04.410-04:00We are not voting for a pastor and we are not voti...We are not voting for a pastor and we are not voting for a savior. Christ is not on the ballot. <br /><br />I agree that choosing the lesser of two evils is bad but not standing for the biblical principles of participation in the government He put us in is bad too.<br /><br />The links I offered to the two sermons at full length, which outline the principles more fully than I could here, are very helpful. Jeff, as you pray, I ask that you also read or listen to them, or at least seek Godly advice from a different mature source if you don't agree with MacArthur.<br /><br />I have a real problem with the election too. We're all tied up in knots. I believe this is for a reason, and that ti is to really make us think carefully not just about the candidates (because in my opinion neither one from the major parties is worth thinking about twice) but to get us to go deeper into the meaning of our duty in our relationship to government and to be ready to give a thoughtful explanation to Him when he holds us accountable.<br /><br />I am still not sure who I am going to vote for but at least I've decided that it is a mistake not to vote at all, which is what I *had* planned to do.Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-37976888957212572452012-10-03T06:16:47.679-04:002012-10-03T06:16:47.679-04:00A.) Obama
B.) Romney
C.) Christ X
Choosing betwee...A.) Obama<br />B.) Romney<br />C.) Christ X<br /><br />Choosing between the lessor of two evils has gotten America right in the place that it is at. I am praying about this because I have a real problem with it. SorryJeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171219693651832856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-21307254453124560952012-10-03T06:09:34.901-04:002012-10-03T06:09:34.901-04:00You're welcome! The photos came from Wikipedia...You're welcome! The photos came from Wikipedia and the candidates' names, running mated, and parties are hyperlinked and clickable for more information.<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2012Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-36564104512529907562012-10-02T22:02:11.523-04:002012-10-02T22:02:11.523-04:00Thank you soooo much for all your posts!!! We have...Thank you soooo much for all your posts!!! We have the same thoughts and discussions in our home on the many issues you have blogged about. <br /><br />We have had the same struggle regarding our vote this year. We knew we wanted to stand with God and His priniciples so we were going to put His name on the ballot. This post gave us two men we can vote for - we have not heard of them until now. What a blessing and a literal answer to prayer!!!<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-70458338122419234792012-10-02T21:36:26.124-04:002012-10-02T21:36:26.124-04:00You're not alone. I am having a hard time with...You're not alone. I am having a hard time with stomaching that I have to choose one. Not one is worthy of my vote. I am not happy with a president avoiding Israel.. 4 years. And a mormon (I'll leave it at that). <br />I understand this is God's plan, we going into this forward. Onward christian soldiers...were marching into this together. As an American I feel so lost and hurting for our country. I love this nation and our people. God bless us and keep us strong. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com