Given that today is Independence Day in the United States (for those of you who saw the movie, it's always a bit of a relief when another one goes by without alien attack) I thought linking to this column was appropriate.
The writer, a Baptist pastor in Alabama whom I have linked to before, talks about how Jesus and faith are now tools to be used by politicians, especially when their poll numbers need a bump.
Mr. Evans writes:
"With the Marriage Protection amendment to the Alabama state constitution, marriages in our state are now secure from the ravages of the so-called "gay agenda." We haven't figured out yet how to save marriage from what actually threatens marriage—I guess that will require yet another amendment in some future campaign."
"I wish more candidates in political races would invoke the name of Jesus by championing the causes he cared about most."
".....there is a danger, from all segments of the political spectrum, of so politicizing Jesus that we empty him of his true significance in our lives."
There is wisdom here for candidates and voters regardless of political party affiliation.
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Hi
ReplyDeleteI hope we still can accept the
fact that, the Bible sayes we
must teach our children the right
way, by living in a normal striaght
lifestyle and teaching them by
example.
Im glad to live in a part of the
country where there is no gay-marriage License (sp) allowed.
Im not proud but im glad,
because it sets agood example.
Walter.
Walter, I beg to differ.
ReplyDeleteEveryone needs someone to love, and denying marriage to committed lovers is setting a very poor example.
Hi
ReplyDeleteI can accept that what your saying is valid. But from where
Im standing there are 3 goals.They are Good,Better and Best.We must always aim for Best.
Walter.
Walter,
ReplyDeleteI agree wholeheartedly that we should always aim for the best.
And the best should be marriage forr all who want it.
Walter,
ReplyDeleteClearly, I do not accept that the Bible teaches we should all live in a straight lifestyle. My gay and lesbian brothers and sisters in my church family are blessed because they accept who they are and they know through receiving the gift of baptism in the Holy Spirit that God also accepts them as they are.
Encouraging someone to act dishonestly and deny who they really are is NOT a good example for anyone to follow.