Yes, He Can

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

I have to say, I think it's about time America elected her first African-American president.

I just wish I agreed with him on...well, anything.

The supporters of President-elect Obama are hailing this as a great day for the future of America's children. In one sense, it may be--for the born children, at any rate.

But the election of a man who has said the answer to when a baby gets human rights is "above [his] pay grade" grieves me to my very core. This man refused to vote in protection of children born alive during abortions, because he believed it would "burden the original decision" of a woman to abort her pregnancy. This is appalling. If our President is not willing to protect the most vulnerable among us, then what kind of a society have we become? Can we elect a man with such callous disregard for human life? Yes, we can. And we have.

Obama has stated that the "first thing" he would do is enact the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA), which could essentially nullify states' existing laws restricting abortion (parental notification for minor abortions, etc.). So this President-elect will make it his business to ensure that minors can just go and have their mistakes "erased" without their parents ever knowing or being able to speak to them about the ramifications of such a decision. Can we elect a man who will enable pedophiles to continue preying on children, raping them and destroying the evidence through repeated abortions? Yes, we can. And we have.

Obama has stated that those who do not want more taken from them in taxes to distribute to those who choose not to work are "selfish." He has stated that he believes our Constitution is flawed and that the Supreme Court should have, but never has, addressed the issue of wealth redistribution. Joe Biden believes that paying more in taxes is "patriotic." Obama also stated (months ago, but it was just released this week on audio) that he would see to it that the coal industry was bankrupted by his energy plan. Can we elect people with these radical views? Yes, we can. And we have.

Obama has strong connections with some people well known for their hateful rhetoric and actions. Some would choose to disregard all evidence of this, but it remains, no thanks to the mainstream media's muzzle on the information. Obama has never had to explain these connections because the media has given him a free pass. Can we elect a man connected with terrorists, terrorist sympathizers and hate mongers? Yes, we can. And we have.

We looked to a man we know so little about for "hope" and "change." We will get change, that's for certain. But the One who can give us hope does not reside in the White House.

I want to thank John McCain for his service to this country, though I don't agree with all the decisions that he has made as a legislator. Americans chose not to elect this POW, a hero of our country and well-known public servant, and instead elected someone who has less experience than--yes, let's just say it--Sarah Palin. For all the media's whining about her lack of experience, they've elected a man who spent less than 150 days actually doing his job in the Senate. Can we say "double standard?" Yes, we can.

And regarding Sarah Palin: Without her, John McCain wouldn't have received as much support as he did. McCain has long been disliked by the conservative base of the Republican party, but when Governor Palin joined the ticket, the base was energized.

The media quickly showed their bias, however, toward a mother of five who didn't have to abort any of them to achieve her career success. They quickly seized on her "inexperience" when it was clear that Obama had even less. It didn't matter. A pro-life woman who walks the walk in her own personal life is considered extremely dangerous (if not insane) by the liberal media elite.

And by the way, she didn't become the governor of Alaska by being stupid, though the media would like to portray her (and her constituents) as such. Palin is a true feminist, much like Elizabeth Cady Stanton (who proudly raised a flag at her home for the birth of each of her seven children), a far cry from today's idea of feminism. She was a breath of fresh air in the McCain campaign. The hatred spewed at this woman from other "Christian" women is something that I will never forget. It is something my young daughter had to witness, and I am ashamed of my "sisters in Christ" for tearing down someone with such great integrity and Christian values. Let's not pretend that she was disliked because of her "lack of experience." If that were the case, our President-elect would not even BE our President-elect.

I will be praying for President-elect Obama and for this nation as we step into uncharted territory, led by an untested man with questionable character and associations. I pray that freedom of speech and religion will continue unhindered (and that the so-called "Fairness Doctrine" will not be reinstituted, as there is nothing "fair" about it), and that our freedom to educate our children as we see fit will be preserved. I have doubts that Roe v. Wade will ever be overturned by the Supreme Court. I've always felt that the pro-life battle must be won in the hearts and minds of individuals before we will see a change, regardless of any court decisions. I know that the Holy Spirit is moving, turning the hearts of mothers back to their children...one by one. Yes, He can.

God is ultimately in control, and I can't say that I am surprised at this outcome. However, I also know that we reap what we sow. If we sow destruction, we will also reap it. I fear that the time for reaping may come sooner than we expect. I pray that the Lord will turn the hearts of His church back to Him. Yes, He can.

"I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work." -(Jesus) John 9:4