There is very little neutral ground concerning the outcome of this year's Presidential election. Many of my friends are down in the dumps because of Obama's win; they think God has given our country up to its own depravity. Obama seems to be the culmination of our sinful tendencies. We can now expect abortion on demand with no restrictions; perhaps partial-birth abortions will be re-allowed. the acceptance of gay marriage will now be federally recognized. Perhaps the Tribulation will be ushered in because we elected Obama.
Others of my friends are elated. At breakfast this morning an African-Amercian was strutting around the restaurant, being so proud of his race and what was accomplished. Later in the morning I attended a neighborhood meeting where everyone was so excited about the hope that Obama brings to our country.
On a purely human level my excitment is somewhat subdued. Two years ago I was excited about electing our current Governor. He emanated hope; there was a lot of excitment of what he would bring to the State house. Well, even my community friends became disappointed in his non-accomplishments. I take that subdued thought when I think of the possibilities with our new President. He does bring excitement and hope, but can he deliver?
I'm learning more and more with each passing historical moment that the Bible is true, our hope is in the name of our Lord. Politics is very important; we can' do anything in life without politics. However, politics is not the solution to our problems - only God is. As a nation, no, as a people of God we must return to God as our hope. In America we have a checks and balances system of government because we recognize that we humans can't be trusted. we are selfish; we are ambitious; we are sinful. Only God-given values can save our country, and those values must first be lived by the church as an example to the world. We must demonstrate our love and compassion for all peoples, not just the unborn. As Jesus said that the Sabbath was made for man so all laws need to reflect the needs, interests and well-being of the people. When we think of the poor, the immigrant, the single mother, do we look with eyes of compassion or with eyes of judgment? I think the church often is more American than Christian. What do you think?
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An athiest I recently met was fighting me about my faith. He asked me what I had that no one else did. Hesitantly, I answered "Grace?" Instead of a fight he was silent.
I always understood that it was my job to love people and give freely the grace I had so freely recieved. I always understood that judging was left to God at the apcolypse.
In my current position as a teacher I am banned from discussions of faith. My student who engages me in fights has done more to advance the cause of Christ in my workplace than I ever could have alone.
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