It's Not Political, It's Biblical

As the presidential election draws near, Americans are pledging their support to the candidate who best suits their political interests.  While I have definitely taken a firm side on this debate, I consider myself neither Republican nor Democrat and I have no real political agenda.  As a matter of fact, politics don’t excite me.  I find the subject rather boring and redundant.  It’s not that I don’t care about the welfare of our government and our country.  It’s that I don’t care about the misleading, hypocritical and downright untruthful banter that so often volleys among politicians.  And this year’s election is no exception. 

I can honestly say that I don’t “like” one candidate over the other.  I think both have had interesting things to say about how he will turn the economy around.  I also think that both would be hard-pressed to keep every promise he’s made.  In summary, both have asserted to make this country a better place.  The general promises are no different than the declarations of every other candidate in the history of U.S. presidential elections.  Overall, I’m not impressed.

However, it’s not to say that my attention has not been piqued.  I may not be impressed, but I’m very concerned.  This country was founded on Christian values.  Not through our own discovery or innovation, but by God’s plan for His American people, hence “One nation under God”.   And while America continues to evolve as a beautiful melting pot of some very diverse cultures and traditions, God’s plan for His people to honor Him as the ultimate authority has not changed.

 Our Founding Fathers referenced the Bible for confirmation of their ideas when establishing our government.  America is unique in its formation of government because our original leaders had many years of history from older countries to consider what worked and what failed.  The resounding conclusion was that neither the church nor state should have absolute authority.  Rather, there should be a balance between church and state.  Unfortunately, that balance has become lop-sided.  Public institutions have banned prayer, the name of Jesus is forbidden and many more anti-Christian policies and practices are now accepted as the norm. 

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder.  And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  Isaiah 9:6.  How can we expect our government to stand firm if we have abandoned our trust in Jesus?

Earlier this year, in an interview with ABC correspondent, Robin Roberts, President Obama said, “I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.”  This is just a portion of the interview.  Obama goes on to say more of the same thing and to justify his decision. 

Now before I continue, let me commence by clarifying that I have nothing against homosexuals.  I have friends and loved ones who label themselves as gay and lesbian and I love them dearly.  I am not prejudice and I try not to pass judgment on anyone.  I have enough flaws of my own to correct.  In addition, every time I point my accusing finger at someone else, I have three pointing right back at me.  Try it.

In the interview, Obama also claims to be Christian, but there is nothing Christian about the stand he has taken for same sex marriages.  God is not ambivalent or obscure about how He created us to be in relationship with one another. 

“Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”  I Corinthians 6:9-11

“If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them.” Leviticus 20:13

These are just a few scriptures that reveal God’s distinct command on this matter.  Though His message is clear, I find the subject a little murky.  Therefore, my debate on this topic is brief because I have no argument other than, “It’s what the Bible says.”  And when surges of opposing, insoluble questions arise, I refer to Isaiah 55:8-9 which states, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.  “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”  I then humbly ask myself, “Who am I to argue with God?” 

If I agreed with Obama on every other issue at hand in this election, I would still be obligated to offer him no support because of his direct defiance against God’s Word.  My allegiance to my heavenly Father is greater than my allegiance to anyone else, including the leader of my country.  I do believe in equal rights for everyone as long as they do not violate the Word of God. 

The lax moral standards of today’s society have encouraged many of us to be apathetic about our convictions; sometimes in the name of equality or peace or even compassion.  And personally, nothing hurts and angers me more than to see others oppressed and afflicted.  But do not be deceived.  Interpreting the Word of God in a way that justifies our own belief system does not change It.  “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8.  Even though times have changed significantly and the morale of civilization continues to decline, the promises and warnings of God remain unchanged.

Vanessa