Christians & Voting

Borrowed from a friend:

Here are 7 things I think are important, for Christians, to keep in mind as they consider their vote in the Presidential election, or any election. 
1. Christians should both vote, and fully engage in the political process, unapologetically. 
*We live in a representative republic, which invites the participation of all its citizens. So accept the invitation and participate! 
2. Voting decisions sh

ould be informed by the Bible.
*God created us and knows best how people can live well, not only in the next life, but this one!
3. Voting decisions should be prioritized according to the Biblical clarity available on the issues.
*Issues with the greatest Biblical clarity should be prioritized higher than those with less Biblical clarity.
4. Christians should stop voting selfishly.
*While it should certainly factor into our decision making process, netting more money in our pockets shouldn’t be the determining factor for how a Christian votes. Vote for the good of the country. Vote for what is in the best interest of a country that is being watched, and will be judged, by a holy God.
5. We should remember that God isn’t indifferent about abortion.
*The current take by many Christians is that abortion is just “one of many issues.” Any objective assessment, from a Christian viewpoint, should cause this issue to rise very high on our list of priorities. It is the moral issue of our time. Consider all the issues you care about, but this one should be very high on your list.
6. Remember, God is in control.
*However the election turns out, whether your candidate wins or loses, God is in control.
7. Engage in politics, but remember that Jesus is the hope of the world.
*American has been and can remain a tremendous force for good in the world, but America in not the hope of the world. Jesus is the hope of the world.

Call it a woman's right to choose if you want to...you can call it whatever you like, but it doesn't change the fact that it is still murder. We all have the God given freedom to make our own choices, but with every choice we make, there is a consequence.

Abortionist say abortion should be legal for victims of incest and rape. The reality is that only 1% of abortions are performed for those reasons. Only 4% of abortions are performed for medical reasons. The other 95% is for birth control. 70-85% of rape and incest victims choose NOT to abort! Chew on that.

I received the following short story in an email and thought I would share...

A worried woman went to her gynecologist and said: 'Doctor, I have a serious problem and desperately need your help! My baby is not even 1 yr. old and I'm pregnant again. I don't want kids so close together.' So the doctor said: 'Ok, and what do you want me to do?' She said: 'I want you to end my pregnancy, and I'm counting on your help with this.' The doctor thought for a little, and after some silence he said to the lady: 'I think I have a better solution for your problem. It's less dangerous for you too.' She smiled, thinking that the doctor was going to accept her request. Then he continued: 'You see, in order for you not to have to take care of 2 babies at the same time, let's kill the one in your arms. This way, you could rest some before the other one is born. If we're going to kill one of them, it doesn't matter which one it is. There would be no risk for your body if you chose the one in your arms. The lady was horrified and said: 'No, doctor! How terrible! It's a crime to kill a child!' 'I agree', the doctor replied. 'But you seemed to be ok with it, so I thought maybe that was the best solution.' The doctor smiled, realizing that he had made his point. He convinced the mom that there is no difference in killing a child that's already been born and one that's still in the womb. The crime is the same!

(Sounds somewhat like the wisdom of Solomon; remember the suggestion of cutting the baby in half?)