Chris Matthew's getting "Hardballed"

No...the media's not biased at all.

In Response to the Election

Ok, so I haven't done a very good job at blogging. I confess that. But with work and school it's hard to find the time. However, in light of the election, I find it important for me to express my thoughts on this momentous occasion. I'm not going to pretend to know how the Christian should respond, I have links to other blogs that you can read (i.e. Dr. Mohler's or Denny Burk's) on that. Rather, I would just like to share my personal experience.

First and foremost, I am saddened and grieved about the abortion issue. It is likely that we as Christians have lost that fight at the presidential and Supreme Court level, at least any hope of getting any legislation passed within the next 4 years. However, there are still actions that can be done, and all is not lost. We must continue to support organizations that give women alternatives to abortion. I also think it's important to Christians to continue to adopt. This is a great testimony to a world that believes that having a child is a choice, not to mention a perfect illustration of the gospel. Anyways, I intend to pray that President-Elect Obama would change his mind about this very important issue.

On a brighter note, I'm excited that this country has actually elected an African-American President. What a great testimony to the world as to how far we have come since slavery. What has tradionally been a mar on our history, has now has come full circle and a black man has the highest office in the country and even the world. This is good news indeed and despite what some think, this is a cause for celebration.

Thirdly, I find it important for me to re-evaluate my stance on the political issues. Now this might sound bad, however I think it's important for us to see where we stand, and then ask ourselves why we stand there. For example, for me, I know that the abortion issue is wrong because it is the destruction and innocent life. Period. End of story. Look, I just re-evaluated. But on other issues I think it's ok for some room for leniency, like immigration. We can show mercy to the illegals who are here. Or the war, do I stand for the war because I was in the service? Do I stand for the war because I come from a pro-military family? I don't know. But I'm thinking it through. And will it be altogether bad if America pulls out? Once again, these are questions I don't know the answer to, but I think that it is terribly important that I think them through and pose the question "is this a personal belief or a Biblical conviction?" We all should.

Ultimately, I refuse to believe that Barack Obama is any more evil than John McCain. I would've preferred John McCain simply because I find the abortion issue altogether far more important. However, I wasn't that impressed with the Arizona Senator when it came to the other issues anyways. But now it's a time of prayer, but also a time to support our new President and hope that he succeeds in his endeavor in the eyes of the Lord.