23Oct 07
Election Ponderings
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The 2008 Presidential election is shaping up to be one of America’s most significant. Worldviews are clashing all across the nation as Christians debate who they should nominate. With Dr. James Dobson expressing 
concern over Fred Thompson of the Church of Christ, Bob Jones III endorsing Mitt Romney (a mormon), Rudy Giuliani attempting to woo Christians with acknowledgements of prior error and a hope for a better future, and many other similar broadcasts, who’s a Christian to vote for in 2008?
One thing I’ve been thinking much about is whether one should vote for a president that supports all the right values (pro-life, pro-marriage, freedom of religion) apart from a foundation in the Word of God? The question must be raised, at what point would this man’s position change? If his basis for these moral principles is not in God’s Word, will he stand the test of political pressure. Though I respect him & did vote for him, I have major concerns with our current president who, though he appears to walk Godly has clearly waffled, especially recently. Would a non-Christian president with high morals begin promoting abortion or homosexuality if the majority of Republicans suddenly supported it? Apart from what they claim their values are, I wonder where the foundation of the top Republican presidential nominees lies.
Some state that a vote for a candidate who “doesn’t stand a chance” is a vote for the liberals. Individually though, we are responsible for the politicians we elect to office. Over 
the years, many Christians have chosen ‘middle of the road’ candidates who had a chance and could talk the talk. Former Supreme Court Chief Justice John Jay did not mince words when he said, “Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.”
“I have been alternately called an aristocrat and a democrat. I am now neither. I am a Christocrat.” Benjamin Rush
May we follow the leading of the Lord and not compromise, remembering that, ‘Promotion cometh neither from the east or the west, but God is the judge, He putteth down one and setteth up another (Psalms).’
Very thought-provoking, Josh! I appreciate those quotes from John Jay and Benjamin Rush.
I very much appreciate your ability to bring the perspective of our Founding Fathers to current day events. Your question, “who should Christians vote for?” is very significant to this election. I am waiting to hear your response. One thing is for sure, that God’s word is the only unwavering foundation. It expressly declares: “So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I [God] will spue thee out of My mouth.” Revelation 3:16. Compromise is not the solution.
There’s nothing wrong with voting in the primaries for someone “who can’t make it”. The primaries is our chance to decide who can make it. Who makes it or who doesn’t in this country is the choice of Christians. Mike Huckabee is the best choice for Christians to vote for, of anyone in the race, and Christians are getting behind him. I think God is behind him and we should get behind what God is doing.
I am excited about what the Lord has in store. My desire is that a Godly man who will not waver just to please the voters. Otherwise, a democrat president (may it never be) isn’t much worse – atleast we know what to expect and the conservatives will rise.
Thanks Joshua for putting this together. I will take this into great consideration.
Mrs. Pritts! Thank you so much for dropping a note. And I agree, it is important that we take these things into consideration.
What a wonderful time we had with you last evening. Thank you so much for taking the time to drop by. It was a joy to have you over!
Josh,
Well said!!! Unfortunately, Oregon’s primary is one of the last, my vote may be only symbolic by then, but it will still be cast for godliness none the less. Thanks for a great article.
Sincerely,
Mike
Mr. Shrock! What a wonderful surprise – thank you for dropping a note. What an exciting time to be alive. This world is becoming all the more ready for the return of our Lord and Savior! Hope all is well on the west coast. Send my greetings to the rest of the Shrocks.