Sometimes I wonder

Is the Christian Right Wrong?

Let me first say, I agree with many of the core values and platforms certain groups want supported by their endorsed candidates. They are admirable, inspirational ideals that would be beneficial to our national culture. It is the means of accomplishment that is problematic. The variety of groups represented at the Value Voters Conference granted both the strength of a coalition and the unsettling circumstance of being considered a unified voice. Therein lies the dilemma; counterpoints of seeking recognition as a force which must be addressed in order to motivate voters and garner support, in the hope of gaining contributions and the energy of volunteers. Versus any misbehavior or inappropriate statements that disparage the whole. Deniability of a firebrand is futile; any endorsed candidate is now seen as in the pocket of a bunch of loons. Crying “double-standard” or pointing out the media’s bias is useless; equivalent to banging one’s head against a wall. The damage to the influence with the general electorate is done.  This is magnified when the point of contention is about an individual faith among a group of diverse faiths within the party. The reality is; only the democrats are able to speak with impunity. The irony, of course, is hoping offended and disillusioned voters are able to see beyond and rise above the offensiveness of those seeking their vote.

My choice has been to separate Christian from conservative by a comma when asked. Yes to both, but I will not belong to any organization combining the two as “Christian Conservative”.  I began discovering an insight, as a young man, that has served me well - If most people believe it; I don’t. It has carried me beyond the many errant populist buzz  philosophies: Darwinian evolution, anthropomorphic global warming, Ayn Rand’s Objectivism (angst libertarianism). I also find myself at odds with mainstream Christian thinking in both doctrine and philosophy. I attempt to hold to the thinking of the founding generation; to think beyond the immediate and to seek principle truths which may be found and supported by morality and religion.

I found the words and ungracious attitude of Robert Jeffress to be offensive and self defeating for his cause and his candidate. I do not know this man personally or much about him and his standing in the Christian community, therefore, I will only speak as to where I find him representative of a larger audience. Mr. Jeffress is God not sovereign? Does any event take place, in our world, which comes to God as a surprise? What has happened beyond His allowing? Who will interrupt His will and His purpose?  Is not Solomon included in the genealogy of Jesus?  Did not the unjust crucifixion of the innocent Jesus accomplish the opportunity of salvation for all?  When Peter offered to prevent Jesus from harm he was rebuked “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.” Matt: 16:23 (NASV)

It is very bold of any man to declare his ways as God’s way or his understanding to be God’s. Can you say May 21, Westboro Baptist, or I am burning the Koran to glorify me (oops I mean God). Well join the 2011 crowd Mr. Jeffress you have qualified as another fool with, “If we nominate Romney, Obama wins.”