Didn't you the people tell the government what you are allowing them to do by voting in certain people based on their policies, position on issues and promises? Is that not the purpose of voting?
It is. Voting is an important tool citizens can use to make an impact on government, but it is not the only thing. I agree that a form of democracy is the best system of government because it helps ensure that the people have at least limited control over who is allowed to lead a country.
I disagree with Obama's platform on nearly every issue, but I value and believe in the system that allowed Americans to choose their next President. I do not place my faith in government, but I believe the United States of America's form of government is one of the best, if not the best, in the world.
I don't think Alizak is trying to say "this is what happened, so get over it" but instead he is saying "this is what the majority of American voters wanted, and thus Obama won the presidency, and that is all".
That doesn't mean Christians should simply stand by and watch as Obama pushes anti-Christian values, such as a pro-abortion plan:
When South Dakota passed a law banning all abortions in a direct effort to have Roe overruled, I was the only candidate for President to raise money to help the citizens of South Dakota repeal that law. When anti-choice protesters blocked the opening of an Illinois Planned Parenthood clinic in a community where affordable health care is in short supply, I was the only candidate for President who spoke out against it. And I will continue to defend this right by passing the Freedom of Choice Act as president.
Source:
Obama Statement on 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision
Abortion advocates who want FOCA [Freedom of Choice Act] concur: NOW, NARAL, Planned Parenthood, and FOCA sponsor Senator Barbara Boxer all contend that FOCA will strike down all state pro-life laws.
The shockwaves that FOCA would cause are immense and wide-ranging, but recent research shows one effect in particular. Certain state laws that are doomed under FOCA actually prevent a statistically significant number of abortions. These laws include parental involvement requirements, informed consent laws, and restrictions on government funding of abortions.
Source:
Barack Obama's "Freedom of Choice Act" Would Mean 125K More Abortions
I did not mean my reply to sound hostile toward Alizak; I apologize if it came across that way. I only meant to remind the American citizens on our forums that they have limited means by which to affect government and they should use those means in according with Biblical principles.
You'll notice that I am
not suggesting we "grab the pitchforks and torches" and march on the White House come January 20. That would invalidate the system which results in positive changes in government as well as negative changes. I am suggesting Christians use respectful, civil means such as informed voting and letter writing to make changes. I am encouraging Christians to work within the laws and guidelines of the system, not rebel against it.
I am not writing this from a position of anger, but rather of love and concern for country. I want the city, state, and country where I live to prosper. I want to see my local, state, and federal governments pass laws aligned with Biblical principles.
The government of the United States of America, steered by and comprised of its citizens, has accomplished great things; it has protected its people in times of war and peace and reached out to other nations in those countries' times of need. I am familiar with America's missteps as well as its acts of charity and still love my country. I do not want to see my country move away from the principles that made it great.
If my tone was tinged with frustration, it was not with Alizak, but rather with Christians who voice their displeasure with trends in government while, at the same time, refusing to get involved. I wanted to emphasize that Americans are not without the tools to make positive changes when elected officials and candidates say and do things with which we disagree.
Also, Tek the "deal with what you got" mentality cannot be applied in this election because sure 57 something million people voted for McCain, but just under 65.5 million people voted for Obama. Not everyone is upset with the results.
True. But as a Christian who believes birth begins at conception, I can not help but be upset with the results.
That does not mean I do not respect the President-Elect. I will pray for him. If God can change the heart of Paul, a religious man who once actively sought to murder first-century Christians and later spread the Gospel to several countries and wrote several books of the New Testament, then no one is beyond God's reach except the man or woman who will refuse Him. (God will not violate free will.)
We, as Christians are charged to pray for our leaders, and I will pray for the President, whether I agree with his platform or not.
