tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858095098873962176.post5847429947503418156..comments2023-11-02T03:11:41.970-07:00Comments on Revolution In The Spirit: Race, Hope and ObamaStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872089652770490896noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858095098873962176.post-74354945859139035782008-11-19T10:08:00.000-08:002008-11-19T10:08:00.000-08:00No argument there, bro.Glenn Poshard was the bette...No argument there, bro.<BR/><BR/>Glenn Poshard was the better choice, and Evangelicals largely defaulted Republican on that one. To our shame. <BR/><BR/>Thus the need to transcend political partisanship and vote Kingdom values whenever and to whatever extent possible.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872089652770490896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858095098873962176.post-84279376566658965502008-11-18T16:01:00.000-08:002008-11-18T16:01:00.000-08:00I can't remember which post it was, but you mentio...I can't remember which post it was, but you mentioned Glenn Poshard. <BR/><BR/>Let's go back to that situation. At the time, who would most Christians have voted for? I'm sure the majority of Evangelicals put George Ryan in office. Even though Poshard was a social conservative and a populist (both of which I support), most Evangelicals would automatically vote for George Ryan because he was a Republican. <BR/><BR/>I'm mentioning this because of the idea that Republican=good seems to be rampant among Evangelicals. Democrats are all bad, and Republicans are good. I mean, I've heard of Christians registering as Democrats just to vote against them. And that is what I have a problem with. <BR/><BR/>If George Ryan ran again, against let's say a moderate/left Democrat, with all the issues of corruption we no know (some of which came up in the election and he STILL won), what's the Christian to do? <BR/><BR/>I wish a Glenn Poshard would run again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018488839941564488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858095098873962176.post-24435756192647097052008-11-12T12:30:00.000-08:002008-11-12T12:30:00.000-08:00I can tell you don't blog much, Eliot...The tone o...I can tell you don't blog much, Eliot...<BR/><BR/>The tone of our discussions is usually a bit more civil ;0)<BR/><BR/>I watched his speech at Planned Parenthood. He tipped his hand regarding abortion there. In fact, he tipped his hand just by being there before he even said a word, but his words revealed his heart, nonetheless. <BR/><BR/>This is from his website: "REPRODUCTIVE CHOICE<BR/>Supports a Woman's Right to Choose:<BR/>Barack Obama understands that abortion is a divisive issue, and respects those who disagree with him. However, he has been a consistent champion of reproductive choice and will make preserving women's rights under Roe v. Wade a priority as President. He opposes any constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's decision in that case. <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure how many ways you can interpret that. <BR/><BR/>As for my disappointment with Obama himself - I think I explained that, but I'll say it again in brief: He claims on one hand to care about justice for the oppressed and minorities, but supports the right to have an abortion, which denies justice to the most defenseless of all people. That is profoundly disappointing. <BR/><BR/>His stunt with Rahm Emanuel was disappointing. <BR/><BR/>His stand on gay rights is disappointing. While he seems to oppose gay marriage, he voted against the Defense of Marriage act, which is a bit contradictory. <BR/><BR/>Otherwise, he got a very high grade from Human Rights Campaign. Here's the site: http://lesbianlife.about.com/od/lesbianactivism/p/BarackObama.htm<BR/><BR/>So, yeah, I'm disappointed.<BR/><BR/>I know those are the "typical" issues for many conservatives, but they are significant concerns for a reason. A person's stands on these issues does tell you a lot about the person, generally.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872089652770490896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858095098873962176.post-60155599244782678792008-11-12T09:02:00.000-08:002008-11-12T09:02:00.000-08:00What do you mean "outspoken advocacy of abortion r...What do you mean "outspoken advocacy of abortion rights" and "disappointment with Obama the man"?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018488839941564488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858095098873962176.post-39661631534120363362008-11-12T08:31:00.000-08:002008-11-12T08:31:00.000-08:00Something is emerging, brother.I beleive it will t...Something is emerging, brother.<BR/><BR/>I beleive it will transcend the historical political divide among Christians.<BR/><BR/>We'll see...Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872089652770490896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858095098873962176.post-27938393480272645202008-11-11T22:26:00.000-08:002008-11-11T22:26:00.000-08:00B"HHey Pastor Steve,Thanks for reposting my though...B"H<BR/><BR/>Hey Pastor Steve,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reposting my thoughts, both here as well as on your Xanga site. I kind of hoped there would be some greater response, but I have learned a while back not to expect too much here in cyberspace. My basic feeling, and hope, is that some seeds are being planted which will sprout forth at a later time.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>ShlomoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858095098873962176.post-5178197622614396102008-11-09T12:22:00.000-08:002008-11-09T12:22:00.000-08:00Hahaha!Hahaha!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872089652770490896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858095098873962176.post-23703476558583414482008-11-09T06:40:00.000-08:002008-11-09T06:40:00.000-08:00What you wrote is "contradictory" to the non belie...What you wrote is "contradictory" to the non believer.<BR/><BR/>But to me, it's living out Romans 14, in a sense. The Scripture how on some issues, believers can be passionate about yet fall on different sides.<BR/><BR/>Do you think we can have these discussions just before the next elections start stirring up...so that believers can prepare, and not attack each other (which usually happens to emotions and no plan to address those emotions when the hit hard)?<BR/><BR/>Steve, i'd like to nominate you to be president of Focus on the Family!JP Paulushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860554217847927753noreply@blogger.com