‘08 Vote
We have a duty to uphold as American citizens! We must VOTE!
This election has been labled as one of the, if not the single greatest election in American history. Two candidates, both having different world views. Which view is correct? I personally believe it is a matter of conscience. Take a look at B. Obama’s perspective; his philosophy that we should “spread the wealth”, and his view of Faith based programs. He supports separation of church and state and contends that: “I also think is that we are under obligation in public life to translate our religious values into moral terms that all people can share, including those who are not believers. And that is how our democracy’s functioning, will continue to function. That’s what the founding fathers intended.” In July 2008, Obama said that if elected president he would expand the delivery of social services through churches and other religious organizations, vowing to achieve what he said President Bush had fallen short on. However, when funds are issued to places of worship, according to his plan the funds could only be used on secular programs. This alone should bring you to alert! If places of worship are supplied with federally funded monies with mandates of how it is to be spent, then that places conflict within our first amendment right’s including the separation of church and state. Does B. Obama suffer from double vision? Do we really want the government to have control over our places of worship? Placing mandates on how, where, when, what, and even who we can worship? The choice is left to the citizen’s of America.
Now lets take a look on J. McCain’s view on faith based initiatives. In 2007 J. McCain was interviewed by belief.net, and was asked if he thought a non-Christian should be president of the United States. To which Mr. McCain responded, “”I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded primarily on Christianprinciples, personally, I prefer someone who has a grounding in my faith.” On September 30, 2007, he clarified his remarks by saying “What I do mean to say is the United States of America was founded on the values of Judeo-Christian values, which were translated by our founding fathers which is basically the rights of human dignity and human rights.” McCain also stated, “I would vote for a Muslim if he or she was the candidate best able to lead the country and defend our political values.” McCain’s message is clear, and less evasive; either one way or the other.
So you have two very different views from two very different perspectives. Both, however, are centered on the perspective of faith and Christian values. One is very clearly defined from a “Christian” perspective, and the other can be considered very general in terms of faith, and worship.
What is your view?
Vote clear. Vote conscience.
Vote November 4th!
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