As a follower of Christ, I don’t proclaim faith in policies,
politicians, or the promises offered by such. These are not worthy of my faith.
Only One is worthy. Yet, with discernment and the understanding that I’m not
voting for a savior, I will vote. If there is danger in my decision, so be it. Danger
is inevitable, and perhaps more so if my decision is to offer no vote at all.
I’ve heard that 40% of evangelical Christians will not vote in the presidential
election. That is dangerous.
Here are some dangerous provocations about, let’s say, the super-rich
champion of patriotism:
…the twice-impeached former president, now also a convicted felon and adjudicated rapist, demonstrated that, since leaving office, he has become only more vindictive and deranged.
from Commonwealth Newsletter
Donald Trump is spreading a dangerous mental illness to his supporters.
from Raw Story Newsletter
…are ready to declare that President Trump, whose actions are often described with neutral terms like “unprecedented,” is in fact dangerously ill.
from a bunch of
Yale psychiatrists
I could go on—there is no end to it.
But danger crosses party lines. Here are a few statements
about, let’s say, the middle-class champion of the future:
Far from improving outcomes by “reimagining” public safety, Harris’ approach to law enforcement would endanger our communities, continue to imperil the law enforcement profession, and place the interests of law-abiding Americans squarely behind those of the criminally convicted.
from America First Policy Institute
…Harris was a dangerous authoritarian with an unlimited appetite for power who displayed contempt for the Constituton and no regard for the rights, dignity, faith, or reputations of anyone in her way.
from National Review
[Senator] Cotton added: “Kamala Harris is a dangerous liberal. She makes Joe Biden look competent and moderate by contrast.”
from The Guardian
Again, there is no end to the reproach. But opinions are
just that, facts are facts, and the slant is obvious. As for the VP’s, let’s
say, the backwoods boy and the old mega liberal: Not that Vance and Walz run in
the danger-free lane, but considering their recent debate, maybe the
presidential candidates should just stop talking and let their VPs address the
public. Seriously, enough with the superfluous quips and the word salad.
Nevertheless, my faith tells me to pray for our leaders,
and, if possible, to live at peace with all people. That may, in dangerous
times, become very difficult, but I choose to trust and obey. No matter the outcome.
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