Birds of a Feather Flock Together. That saying simply implies that those of similar interests and like mind share a bond and will "flock together." So it goes for politicians. With whom a politician prefers to line himself/herself with will give the voter insight into what they believe. It will help the voter decide if a politician is truthful when the time comes when a politician comes to "court" a group of voters.
That's what both Barack Obama and John McCain are up to these days. How can Barack Obama, who commented, "You go into these small towns in Pennsylvania and, like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing’s replaced them…and it’s not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations," seriously try to "court" evangelicals(let's just say Christians shall we, because evangelicals represent a segment of Christians).
If Obama succeeds in wooing Christian voters to his side, we are in trouble as a country. Recently, Christians in America, or "evangelicals" were polled by The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life and 57% were found to believe that Jesus wasn't the only way to heaven! To those Christians who believe this, I say you've been deceived! I have to wonder if you were Christian to begin with.
How watered down has the Christian faith become? How could some Christians take Obama seriously? Do they bother to check his record to see if he believes in traditional Christian views? Have they checked his voting record in the Senate?
In 2007 Obama said, "Whatever we once were, we're no longer a Christian nation. At least not just. We are also a Jewish nation, a Muslim nation, and a Buddhist nation, and a Hindu nation, and a nation of nonbelievers."
Wrong Obama. Our nation is indeed Christian. The majority of Americans are Christian (however misguided some have become). We are the most accommodating nation on this planet in that people can come to our nation as they are and not be persecuted for believing differently than Christians. Yes Americans come from all backgrounds, but as a largely Christian nation, Christians ask that their heritage be recognized and respected. Not shunned or devalued.
With that in mind, how can Obama come before Christian voters after making such a statement above and ask for their vote? The only way that Barack Obama could lure Christian voters to his side is if the Christian's walk with the Lord Jesus is not solid enough. Otherwise, he/she would see the warning signs simply from what Obama has said in the past AND with whom he chooses to associate with.
Earlier this year, the terror organization Hamas put their support behind Barack Obama. Hamas, who has refused to recognize Israel looks at Obama as a legitimate candidate to lead America. Americans CANNOT look at Obama and Hamas with a liberal view and think that the change Obama speaks of will be necessarily GOOD.
Hamas has endorsed Obama. Could it be because of the words that Obama has uttered in regards to America no longer a Christian nation? That opens the door for those espousing secularism and other forms of religion to enter into the governing of American life. No wonder they endorse him.
Christians overwhelmingly see Israel as an ally in the Mid-East. America as a whole considers Israel an ally. How can we seriously consider voting for someone who has the support of Hamas? An Obama presidency should send warning signs among Christians.
Christians are compelled to stand up for Israel. Israel has survived through time with God's hand upholding them even though she has enemies who wish to destroy her. God STILL stands with Israel...
"...I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse..." --Genesis 12:3 (NIV)
Most in the "red" states are undoubtedly Christian. Barack Obama is visiting red states as well to shore up votes. As a politician, he sure is working the crowds. But is he real to our faces? No.
Obama tries to hide his associations as the media quickly does damage control. Barack Obama has promised gays that he will be an advocate for them...to push legislation for them. Obama takes the Sermon on the Mount and justifies why he supports homosexuality. His earlier comments in regards to gay marriage:
"I will tell you that I don't believe in gay marriage, but I do think that people who are gay and lesbian should be treated with dignity and respect and that the state should not discriminate against them..."
"...So, I believe in civil unions that allow a same-sex couple to visit each other in a hospital or transfer property to each other. I don't think it should be called marriage, but I think that it is a legal right that they should have that is recognized by the state. If people find that controversial then I would just refer them to the Sermon on the Mount, which I think is, in my mind, for my faith, more central than an obscure passage in Romans. That's my view."
Obama is selecting and twisting verses from the Bible to fit his position. He does not look at the Bible for what it CLEARLY says. The Book of Romans talks of homosexuality as sinful.
Barack Obama also stands against the Defense of Marriage Act. He blasts black churches across America who are still overwhelmingly traditional in the view of marriage (between one man, one woman). Obama said, "Most African-American churches are still fairly traditional in their interpretations of Scripture..."
"...And so from the pulpit or in sermons you still hear homophobic attitudes expressed," Obama continued, speaking to the news editor of The Advocate, a pro-homosexual publication. (Read responses from traditional black pastors in response to Obama's comment at link below this article)
I would SINCERELY hope that most churches in general are still preaching the traditional view of Christianity! Barack Obama wants INDEED to distort the Word of God...all in the name of getting support from a wide range of people. What he says, his actions should be an indication of who he is, really.
All one needs to do is go behind the scenes, to look closer and see where a candidate stands. Obama is liberal to the core. And he's trying to hide it. He cannot accuse John McCain of flip-flopping or coming across in a different manner to various groups when he is hiding his true positions.
John McCain isn't off the hook either. Let's examine his behavior towards conservatives. McCain has consistently gone against conservatives on the issue of illegal immigration and has chosen to speak before LaRaza, or "The Race", a separatist Hispanic group. How could John McCain also court conservatives after he has labeled senators who resisted his call for amnesty, "racists"?
Now, all voters are receiving are sound bites and flattery. The American people are not getting the genuine article in this election. That is ALL the more important as we seek to choose the next American president.
Once Barack Obama and John McCain have your attention and vote, they will go about their own agendas, regardless of what the people want. Both are either deflecting comments made by his opponent or tailoring their commentary to whatever group is before them.
Birds of a feather.
Look beyond the suave talk and take a gander at what organizations/groups the two presidential candidates hold in high esteem or with whom the two align their views with. THEN, make your choice at the polls.
You would have then voted wisely.
