I am a political junkie. I love the whole process. I stay up late during every election night, dancing with glee or throwing things at the TV, depending on who wins. I will leave it to your imagination as to which recent elections I danced and which ones I threw things. Many have said that I should be in politics because I love it so much. I disagree, because I speak too frankly and honestly to ever get elected to anything.
I started writing about my soap boxes with regard to certain political and social issues, but decided against it. It is difficult to discuss these issues in today’s politically charged and politically correct environment. Labels are cheaply thrown around when people disagree with the political establishment, and considering I have the opportunity to minister to lots of different kinds of people, I choose to keep most of my political opinions to myself. Those of you who know me best already know the hot-button issues for me, so feel free to ask. I may or may not answer. =)
One thing I know for sure… we need a political revolution in this country. The corruption and sleaze that surrounds today’s political process causes apathy in most voters when it should inspire more activism. Politicians who claim to seperate their personal moral position from their “job” are trying to sell us some beach-front property in Oklahoma. It is ridiculous. If the courage of your convictions is not incorporated into your job, then they are not convictions. I do not care if I agree with you. Just be honest and vote what you believe. Let the people decide if they agree or not.
I think this disease is not just limited to the political realm. It seems no longer realistic to actually believe in something. There is nothing that is real or absolute.
I like Jesus. He spoke plainly and unapologetically. There was no wondering what he meant. But, and there is always a big BUT, he did it with love. He made the truth clear. He loved greater than any other person on earth before or since. He made it clear that love and discipline are not mutually exclusive. He was the champion of personal and community responsibility.
Maybe I will try to be like him and leave the politicizing to the pros.
Are you trying to bait me here? We need revolution alright – we need revolution in own hearts first. As Christians there is a tendency to remove ourselves from the political scenes. There are many reasons, but they all stem from one thing, the fear of man rather than the fear of God. We are afraid of loss. So, instead of proclaiming the “good news” of gospel of Jesus Christ, we buy into the lie that there is this separation of church of state. But our belief system cannot be separated from the way we govern ourselves. We remove ourselves from that which makes us uncomfortable. We don’t talk about things because we don’t want to step on toes. We have lost the ability as Christians to dialogue in a Christ-like manner.
That said, let me also say this: you cannot “legislate” the human heart. It is wicked and except for the grace of God, we all are lost. And so, we are called first to align ourselves with Christ long before we can align ourselves with a political party or even a political stance.
Ahhhh….I guess I should just write my own blog instead of trying to overtake yours.
I love you…I miss you too!