Election 2008: Republican or Democrat?

Much has been said from the liberal (progressive?) side of the spectrum during this political season about how Christianity informs their position on the issues, too. To say it is one thing but to back it up with a biblical foundation is quite another.

That said, while the past two decades have seen the right (generally, the Republican party) establish their platform in line with biblical principles, more and more Republican candidates are voting for things that seem contrary to such principles. For example, Dr. James Dobson recently stated that he would not cast a vote this November (for the first time in his life) if a particular Republican candidate were nominated because of that man's poor track record in such instances.

Why do you vote the way you vote? The one who calls himself "Christian" and believes in the absolute truth of God's word, must submit to Christ and the authority of His word as he or she examines first the issues and second where the candidates stand on those issues. Simply because a political party has fallen in line with what the Bible has said in the past does NOT mean they will do so tomorrow.

Over the next few weeks, I will be discussing various issues through the lens of God's word, the Constitution that frames our government and the Declaration of Independence that set our nation in motion, issues that I believe are imporant for us to assess as we move deep in the heart 2008. Please feel free during in those posts to add your comments for the benefit of other readers.

It's going to be a bumpy road to November.