Mark 3:24-25 (NIV) If a kingdom is divided against itself,
that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house
cannot stand.
Pardon my soapbox but I am sick to death of receiving smut
e-mails denigrating our political leaders.
Today there was one about Nancy Pelosi and another about President
Obama. Before the last election I
received them about Bush and Biden. These e-mails often contain half-truths
born out of ignorance or sometimes pure malice. Perhaps they are initiated by
poor losers who don’t trust our political system. It may not be the greatest or
work perfectly but it is a democratic system in which we are actually allowed
to vote. I don’t particularly like the Electoral College system but realize why
it was established in lieu of simply using a popular vote. I am a true patriot. It doesn’t matter
whether I voted for a current president or not, or if I respect them as a person,
I will support the one elected by at least not disrespecting the office. We
have lost our dignity these days. There
are certainly appropriate ways to express our political opinions and we should
exercise that freedom of speech, yet here’s the deal: if you want a better
country start by working for a better church, a better school, a better
neighborhood, a better community or city or state. Write our representatives. Individuals making critical, non-constructive
remarks don’t help our country. Instead
they hurt our country. Heed the wisdom
of the Gospels. And please refrain from
sending these e-mails.
Holy God, I pray for our country that seems so politically
divided. Help us to find common ground
in Jesus Christ. In His name we pray.
Amen.
God Bless You and God Bless America,
Paige
Paige
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