As I said in a recent post; we can have an inkling as to where Obama will lead us. And I don't believe it's a straight course to better times. But I reserve judgment knowing that anyone taking the helm at this time has their work cut out for them. King Solomon would say in Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people." When a nation's ignominy is exposed; it is not a good thing, folks. Let me define disgrace with more depth and what that entails: to become dried up in shame, like a piercing cold winter, silenced by harsh rebuke, under reproach to shrivel, shrink back, become small without esteem, influence or honor.
Anticipated actions by our president elect are terribly disconcerting and could be considered inherently wicked, defined as sin. (Since our education system for nearly a generation has negated many standards for absolute values through a curriculum of critical thinking; I'll have to make a stab at defining what is 'wicked'.) Apparently Obama is already throwing a bone to the radical left. His first actions of change will be to overturn some of President Bush's executive orders. Obviously for Barack, these are 'big rocks in the jar,' since it is his first order of business. That mandate will be to reverse the ban on funding (with our tax dollars) for abortions on foreign soil and embryonic stem cell research. I had a shiver down my spine when I heard this report and it's chilling to think where this will lead.
One reporter used the phrase, "fetal matter" to describe an embryo. Certain words attempt, I suppose, to distance ourselves from the reality of what this is - a human life. But I can't go that distance. Created life is a life, a miraculous gift that should be protected. King Solomon warns us in Proverbs 6:17, "...things the Lord hates...hands that shed innocent blood." I suggest that with these federal orders by our new president, of whom we elected; disgrace falling upon our nation would be putting it lightly. It's not gonna go well in the days ahead for our US citizens.
Some may think my supposition is ludicrous - to connect the dots of a nation's rise and fall relative to our leader's actions, righteous or not. If you don't believe in God, our Creator - I get that. But if you do, and many of you voted for this man to be our president, then you need to go here with me. This is not about religious beliefs, per se, as much as it is about unrighteous acts by those who rule a nation. It becomes problematic before God who has the whole world in His hands.
Anytime a ruler leads in a direction of evil, (that being actions that are contrary to the goodness of God) all the people under his leadership suffer. Given the fact that 52% voted for him, we can assume that many agree with these policies. This is also troubling for me. What Pandora's box have we opened, when cloning humans is allowed for the purpose of research? I feel like I'm watching a sci-fi horror movie. Or closer to reality; wasn't it in the name of research that Hitler did similar atrocities? Who makes the subjective selections - political correct thinkers? Opening a door like this can lead to just about anywhere when there are no concrete standards. Is no one disturbed by dissecting little tiny people? (I refuse to use language that desensitizes)
Education is bringing about a reality check in people to understand that we can support life with proactive options. Even the pro choice folks are shifting toward a choice for life on this issue - while protecting a woman's right to choose. But this president elect seems proactive toward abortion - not life. And that's a scary thing because it devalues individual lives, making them expendable for the common good. Are we getting a clear picture of Barack Obama's ideology? Redistribution of wealth is just one more facet of his beliefs, which by the way - if our bellies are full; will many turn a blind eye to this kind of carnage and, perhaps, similar kind in the future?
Suffice it to say...I very troubled, very troubled indeed.
Anticipated actions by our president elect are terribly disconcerting and could be considered inherently wicked, defined as sin. (Since our education system for nearly a generation has negated many standards for absolute values through a curriculum of critical thinking; I'll have to make a stab at defining what is 'wicked'.) Apparently Obama is already throwing a bone to the radical left. His first actions of change will be to overturn some of President Bush's executive orders. Obviously for Barack, these are 'big rocks in the jar,' since it is his first order of business. That mandate will be to reverse the ban on funding (with our tax dollars) for abortions on foreign soil and embryonic stem cell research. I had a shiver down my spine when I heard this report and it's chilling to think where this will lead.
One reporter used the phrase, "fetal matter" to describe an embryo. Certain words attempt, I suppose, to distance ourselves from the reality of what this is - a human life. But I can't go that distance. Created life is a life, a miraculous gift that should be protected. King Solomon warns us in Proverbs 6:17, "...things the Lord hates...hands that shed innocent blood." I suggest that with these federal orders by our new president, of whom we elected; disgrace falling upon our nation would be putting it lightly. It's not gonna go well in the days ahead for our US citizens.
Some may think my supposition is ludicrous - to connect the dots of a nation's rise and fall relative to our leader's actions, righteous or not. If you don't believe in God, our Creator - I get that. But if you do, and many of you voted for this man to be our president, then you need to go here with me. This is not about religious beliefs, per se, as much as it is about unrighteous acts by those who rule a nation. It becomes problematic before God who has the whole world in His hands.
Anytime a ruler leads in a direction of evil, (that being actions that are contrary to the goodness of God) all the people under his leadership suffer. Given the fact that 52% voted for him, we can assume that many agree with these policies. This is also troubling for me. What Pandora's box have we opened, when cloning humans is allowed for the purpose of research? I feel like I'm watching a sci-fi horror movie. Or closer to reality; wasn't it in the name of research that Hitler did similar atrocities? Who makes the subjective selections - political correct thinkers? Opening a door like this can lead to just about anywhere when there are no concrete standards. Is no one disturbed by dissecting little tiny people? (I refuse to use language that desensitizes)
Education is bringing about a reality check in people to understand that we can support life with proactive options. Even the pro choice folks are shifting toward a choice for life on this issue - while protecting a woman's right to choose. But this president elect seems proactive toward abortion - not life. And that's a scary thing because it devalues individual lives, making them expendable for the common good. Are we getting a clear picture of Barack Obama's ideology? Redistribution of wealth is just one more facet of his beliefs, which by the way - if our bellies are full; will many turn a blind eye to this kind of carnage and, perhaps, similar kind in the future?
Suffice it to say...I very troubled, very troubled indeed.
