God Is Not a Republican ... But He Is Pro-life

The “Religious Right” is a term used in a derogatory manner to discount people of a certain moral and spiritual persuasion. I would be counted as part of that group . . . and I do recognize that some segments of the group interpret their spiritual and moral positions too broadly.

But though I am a registered Republican, I must say this: God isn’t. Republicans, like Democrats, have their share of skeletons in closets; they have their share of backroom backslapping perpetuating good-old-boy networks; they take their share of all-expenses-paid junkets; and vote for their share of pork in the form of earmarks. There are good people and not-so-good people in the GOP. Many are nominal Christians, or not Christians, or hypocrites. But many are decent, Bible-believing folk of moral persuasion.

But God is not a Republican. Though I find it difficult to understand, I will concede that there are people of faith on the other side of the aisle as well. In order to be there, they must hold certain values, or planks in the Democratic platform, above the one that many, including me, think the most important—the party’s stand on abortion.

It is difficult to know if any candidate is genuine. People nearly always disappoint. That’s why it is crucial to look not at how charismatic an individual might be, but what an individual’s record has shown him to be. The IRS allows non-profits to take stands on issues . . . and I think we should stand with God.

For you see, while God is not a Republican, the Bible clearly tells us He is pro-life.

Deuteronomy 30:15-20, describing a pivotal time in Israel’s history, just may be applicable right now to the old U.S. of A.
“See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess. But if your heart turns away and you are not obedient, and if you are drawn away to bow down to other gods and worship them, I declare to you this day that you will certainly be destroyed. You will not live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess. This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” (NIV)

Gianna Jensen Born-Alive Abortion: "If Obama had his way I wouldn't be here."

Staggering interview. Obama without defense.

Watch this remarkable video clip of an amazing young woman who says, "If Obama had his way I wouldn't be here."

"I was being burned alive."

"I'm unashamedly a Christian. I can't walk without the assistance of God."

Powerful clip from Hannity and Combes. Look how pathetic Combes appears while trying to defend Obama against this long-shot survivor of Obama's infanticide policies.


Gianna's ad:

McCain-Obama Voter Guide

From Wallbuilders.com This is objective information that clearly tells the story. Click image to see the stark differences larger.

The Next “Pro-life” Horror Story

He is the son of Francis Schaeffer, who was a significant Christian theologian who positively influenced evangelical conservatism.

In a bitter diatribe against conservative leaders called “Why I'm Pro-life and Pro-Obama,” on huffingtonpost.com, Frank Schaeffer, rather disingenuously claims one can be both.

Not possible.

Here is how Schaeffer reconciles the two:

“Today when I listen to Obama speak (and to his remarkable wife, Michelle) what I hear is a world view that actually nurtures life. Obama is trying to lead this country to a place where the intrinsic worth of each individual is celebrated. A leader who believes in hope, the future, trying to save our planet and providing a just and good life for everyone is someone who is actually pro-life.”

Pious platitudes. Political and theological double-speak from a supposed thinker. This rationalization is so thinly veiled, no one can seriously consider this to be thoughtful, or even articulate, writing. It is propaganda, pure and simple.

“A world view that actually nurtures life”? Save us from that kind of nurture.

Save is from that kind of “intrinsic worth.”

Save us from that kind of “celebration.”

Save us from Schaeffer’s unsupported generalizations.

“A leader who believes in hope, the future, trying to save our planet and providing a just and good life for everyone is someone who is actually pro-life.” He actually said this, I’m supposing, with a straight face.

Schaeffer is saying Obama is really a good guy.

So what if he supports the calculated dismemberment of tiny human beings; so what if he coldly refuses help or even comfort to dying, suffering children whose abortions failed, opting to let them suffer through their last feeble gasps at life in a corner room on soiled linen. This doesn’t matter. After all, he “believes in hope, the future, trying to save our planet and providing a just and good life for everyone”—everyone? So a few million tiny infants must suffer and die on his watch; he’s really a good guy at heart. Obama “is actually pro-life.”

Right.

Frank Schaeffer has departed, more than once, from the path of his famous, Godly father. One of those departures led him into the movie industry where he made B-rated horror flicks.

He’s at it again, contending against his dad’s legacy, not just with his anti-pro-life stand, but also with his lack of intellectual reasoning. His editorial reads like a script for one of his horror flicks. The evil scientist beckons: “Come into my parlor. Don’t be afraid. I am good and kindly … and actually pro-life.”

I fear the next horror story is being written now. It’s called “The Obama Presidency.”

For the sake of countless tiny lives, I hope it is never released.

Obama's First Act as President

Again, in his own words, listen to what he would do first as president.

Obama: Saving a Baby's Life Is a "Burden"

Again, Obama's own words condemn him. We shouldn't be voting for this man for PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, we should be trying him as an accomplice to horrendous crimes! How can anyone be unmoved after seeing this? Listen to how coldly he dismisses an infant's right to life.

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Proof That Obama Wants to Redistribute Your Money

This has recently come to light. It got a million and a half views on YouTube in its first day up. National press is giving it exposure. Again, Obama's own words convict him. I just hope enough people hear these crucial statements from Obama's own mouth to reverse the direction this election seems to be going. If B.O. is elected, hardworking, moral people will suffer.

Pro-choice Is Incomprehensible

From Ashli O'Connell's blog:

When I scroll through [my] blog and look at the photos of my amazing children, it makes my heart sick to think that the law would allow me the right to have decided these beautiful girls were an inconvenience, or as Barack Obama so eloquently puts it, "a punishment," and that I could have murdered them if I didn't want to be bothered with them. It's incomprehensible to me that women make that choice, and that our country sits by and lets it happen.

Read the rest of Ashli's excellent, yet disturbing post.

Pro-life or Abortion: McCain & Obama in Their Own Words

Watch this, then tell me who the choice MUST be for every compassionate, moral person.

Sarah Palin: "There are God's standards"

Clip from Sarah Palin's 10/24/08 appearance at Bass Pro in Springfield, Missouri, showing that she is not afraid to talk about "God's standards," even in the midst of a heated national election campaign.

Sarah Palin Visits Springfield, Missouri

Peggy and I attended a rally for her today at Bass Pro Shop. It was moved from an indoor venue because of numbers. It was an enormous crowd and Sarah rang the bell.




Naomi Judd spoke on behalf of Palin.


Congressman Roy Blunt appeared.


Click for slideshow.

Go Sarah!

Autumn in the Ozarks

I took these a couple of days ago on the Sac River.

Peggy at the Jasper County Courthouse

I like this shot of Peggy taken in Carthage, Missouri this May.

Matt’s Evaluation

I recently had a first. As a supervisor at Assemblies of God headquarters, I fill out and sign a “Termination Evaluation” whenever one of our staff leaves our employ. The one I recently signed was the first one I’ve ever signed that listed the reason for termination as “death.”

Readers of our TPE blogs and Web site know that our longtime art director, Matt Key, was recently taken from us suddenly at the age of 49. I wish I never would have had to sign that form. But we must leave this in God’s hands and trust that He will bring good out of it and comfort grieving friends and family.

There was one section that, for the first time, I did not have to fill out—the section that ranks the outgoing employee in several areas. This section includes: ability, attitude, dependability, cooperation, quality of work, quantity of work, initiative, etc. I’d like to fill this out online for Matt.

Matt, you got the highest score in every category. You were a gift from God and we miss you.

Crazy Cat Squeezes Under Couch

This is the little cat I rescued a few weeks ago. She spends most of her time with Earl and Janet Creps. Watch the lengths she goes to to get the ball she had knocked under the couch.

My Flicker Site

A random selection each time you load this page. Click on the photo for a larger version. This will also take you to my Flickr site where I have some of my stock photography, trip shots, and personal shots.

www.flickr.com

Financial Bailout Has Already Failed

And here's proof.

Less than a week after the federal government had to bail out American International Group Inc., the company sent executives on a $440,000 retreat to a posh California resort, lawmakers investigating the company's meltdown said Tuesday.

The tab included $23,380 worth of spa treatments for AIG employees at the coastal St. Regis resort south of Los Angeles even as the company tapped into an $85 billion loan from the government it needed to stave off bankruptcy. [AP]

Bailouts are an all-around bad idea, no matter what mumbo jumbo financial pundits spew. They always amount to this—fat cats feeling they can do anything with impunity. Like taking nearly half a million taxpayer dollars for a luxury retreat less than a week after a merciful, though unpopular bailout.

Interpretation:

American taxpayers: "Here, AIG, is a bunch of money. Please try to act responsibly this time. We are giving up some luxuries to give you a second chance."

AIG execs: "In your face! We deserve this money so WE can have the luxuries."

Both sides were wrong on the bailouts.

October 2008 Calendar

Words About Matt

On this day after an amazing funeral, friends of Matt Key are connecting with their reactions.

Ashli O'Connell was our assistant editor at TPE for several years. We still consider her a part of the staff. She emailed me this morning:

"I hope that many others were inspired like me to start living my life better starting today. What an incredible man he was ... and we were blessed to work with him."

Amen, Ashli.

Jodi Harmon, our advertising coordinator, who has the longest tenure of any staff member sent this:

"After hearing again of Matt's love for missions yesterday, it was fitting when I realized his grave is next to an AG missionary..........C.W. Van Dolsen. (His son Warren and wife Laura are now missionaries in Italy. And Matt's last issue was on Europe.)"

There is a memorial website set up for Matt's friends to read and leave thoughts about him, www.mattkeywashere.com.

Matthew Sanford Key, Follower of Christ

Matthew Sanford Key, follower of Christ, loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, faithful son, dedicated brother and friend to countless others, passed away on September 28, 2008, at the age of 49. He was born November 9, 1958. He is survived by his wife, Robin Key; his mother, Phyllis Key; his children, Lucas and Karen Key, Brooke and Gabe Ash, Lindsey Key, Mckinzie Royer Key and Madison Key; three grandchildren, Jaiden Key, Deacon Matthew Key and Lincoln Ash; brothers, Sam Key and Brad Key; and cousins, Anthony Ward and Erica Ward. Funeral services will be held in James River Assembly of God at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008. Visitation will be held in the church from 12 p.m. until service time. Memorial donations may be made to Assemblies of God Credit Union, Matthew Key Memorial Fund, 1535 N. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO 65803.

[Obituary from the Springfield News-Leader]