*This was passed along to me by Barbra Z. While I mistrust most theologians
(and had to get help spelling it correctly by spell-check, I find this
political perspective a different spin. I am still not comfortable with
either main line candidates for U.S. President.*
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A Christian Pastor's Analysis of the U.S. Election Drama
By: Dr. James Dobson
Is Donald Trump good for America? I mentioned last week that I would speak
on this subject in next week's sermon. Unfortunately, I found that I will be
shoehorning this topic into my planned message of today. To properly present
what I want to speak on next Sunday, I would have to leave the Donald out of
that sermon! But let me take a minute, for those that wonder about 'The
Donald', and give all of you some of my thoughts about the election drama.
When I first heard that Donald Trump was entering the race last year, I told
my wife that perhaps it was a good thing for both the Republican Party and
for America. I knew that he was NOT a "saint," but I thought that he would
be like a 'bull in a china shop'. He is a disrupter and I believed America
could use a fresh thinker, especially in the political arena. I didn't think
he would actually get the nomination, but that he would shake up politics as
usual. I was correct on the shaking up part!
Lance Wallnau likens him to a biblical Cyrus. You know, someone who is
dynamically used by God, even though, not perceived by many as a God
follower. God has used many people in history that I would probably not like
or agree with. I am not sure I would have liked all the disciples, or David,
or Moses. Somehow, God did not seem compelled to consult with me on His
choices!
I have always admired Winston Churchill. He is seen as one of the greatest
national leaders in the 20th century. Last year, I had the privilege of
going through the War Museum in London where Mr. Churchill is a key feature.
His life is controversial. He was not always celebrated as a great leader.
He was a bombastic, cigar smoking, at times crude, even misogynistic leader.
It is even alleged that he told off color stories to his children before
bedtime. A woman once told him he was disgustingly drunk and his response
was "My dear, you are disgustingly ugly, but tomorrow I shall be sober and
you will still be ugly!"
There are many websites that discuss the outlandish comments and activities
of this great world leader. But, he had exactly what was needed to stop
Hitler at the English Channel, to rouse a nation, to never give up and to
partner with America to find final victory in Europe.
You probably wouldn't want him as your pastor, maybe not even your father,
but he was the right leader for that moment in England's history.
Such a brazen man that would go up to the roof of his quarters in central
London and smoke cigars as Hitler's air force bombed all around him.
I am not sure I would have voted for him, but he was the right man at the
time!
I think it would be awesome to have a righteous leader for our country. One
that understood the intricacies of the economy, health care, defense,
immigration, with great sensitivity to religious institutions, a heart for
the poor, a vision for the future. If that leader was also a praying person,
formidable in the word of God and loved the local church, I would rejoice!
However, I do NOT believe that is the choice we will all have in November.
Instead, we must look for someone who is imperfect, yet will fit the times
we are living in.
Particularly, the candidate we vote for, will be someone who might possibly
have the opportunity to appoint up to three Supreme Court Justices. And that
could radically shape our culture in America for the next 30 years.
The America of our grandchildren could be very different and that may not be
good. We cannot stand on the sidelines. A non-vote is a passive vote for a
direction we may very well regret. I shudder when I think of the caliber of
Hillary's APPOINTEES.
So, is Donald Trump good for America? I honestly believe that he has been
already. He has shaken the existing political system. Do his comments offend
me? Yes, at times they do! Do I agree with all he says? Not at all! But
could he be a "Cyrus" being raised up by God to preserve America?
Remember, nobody liked General Patton, but he sure WAS an instrument of the
United States for the right things during his time.
This I know. I will vote for the best chance for America. I will pray for
our leaders as I have already done in the past. In the end, God will
continue to be my source and my hope. I do believe that God has had a hand
in America's history. I hope and pray that He will also have a saving hand
in America's future.
GOD help us.
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