Indeed. Message boards tend to be places where extremes views are presented, not to troll, but to start conversation. I appreciate your opinion - on many threads i respond by disarming the OP and attempting to bring balance to the conversation, as well; not on this thread, however.
Instead, on this thread I am judging conservatives, not for their views (we all have at least a few wacky ones), but by the politicians they elect, and the judges those politicians appoint, and the traditions and political morality those politicians ignore. I am looking at you, Trump/McConnel/Graham
I appreciate it’s a tricky topic, especially when we discuss it in line with our religious beliefs.
But as we do indeed live with them both, I agree it’s an important conversation to have; as agreeably as possible.
Politicians, by nature (I think), are nasty creatures. They love to smooze and make promises they never intend to keep. They’re like smarmy boyfriends only out for one thing...in this case, votes.
But without them we don’t have an elected government, so, what are we to do? As Christians I suggest that we vote for the shmuck who’s going to throw his weight behind the same values as we have. As much as possible.
And by that I mean, we try and put forward a politician who supports the bibles position on life, marriage, freedom of expression and worship.
Now; do we expect this politician to believe all this and be a model citizen of moral uprightness? Well...no. We’ve already established he’s a politician. He’s not a Pastor or Priest. It’s not his job to live and teach this stuff. It’s his job to push the bills that his constituents want him to.
So; if we look at Donald Trump, who is admittedly a divisive character, I can with a clear conscience say: “the man is a muppet”.
However; he’s also a President that has done more to support Christian values than most other President before him. And, for me, the most important thing is this: he’s resoundingly pro-life. To me this makes it a no-brainer. Especially when compared against ANY of his Democratic opponents, who are loudly pro-choice. Anyone reading scripture cannot doubt that life in the womb is precious and the abortion trade that is rampant...and celebrated in our society is an abomination in Gods eyes.
So...for me, it’s really an easy decision...or would be if I were an American. Would I choose an admittedly idiotic man who still supports something that is right. Or do I choose someone who might be more palatable as a person but supports wickedness?
You may point out Trump lies about things, has character flaws...all the things we see chewed upon repeatedly by media and opponents. And I’m not here to argue for or against those facts. I would just point out that his opponents are equally, if not more, woefully lacking in moral upstanding. The pure hypocrisy and disregard for moral standards shown by the majority of the Democrats is breathtaking.
So I suppose my point is, when we start talking about politician’s, one suddenly becomes aware they are standing in a very large glass house holding a handful of stones.
Trump might be a doofus, but I’ll take a pro-life doofus over a baby-killing senile any day.
