Comments on: Election Results

By: Maddy

Maddy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:02:15 +0000

Very historic! Thanks for helping others see that as well!

By: amandaginn

amandaginn — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:43:23 +0000

Thank you for this post and your comment, Molly.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:31:22 +0000

I understand that the first African American elected as President is historic…but, a man should not be judged based on the color of his skin but on the content of his character. When I think of his character…it makes me sad. But I have been convicted to pray for Mr. Obama DAILY…that he trust Christ as his Lord and Savior and surrender his life to do the will of the Lord. Christians…please join me. God can do anything…what more important prayer could you have for our president…

By: Katrina

Katrina — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:43:39 +0000

We cannot ignore what an African American president means to others who share his skin color…I am sincerely excited for my American brothers and sisters for that reason.
With that said…with all the statements above (above this comment)…God still saw fit to have our next president be Barack Obama. I will honor him with my respect and prayers.
God wasn’t sleeping when he was chosen. Whether or not I voted for him or agree.
And, as far as depravity goes…I am depraved, yet, God gave me children to raise and a husband to serve. I’m not qualified for any of the privileges God gives me in my life and I certainly don’t deserve salvation–but I am thankful for it.

By: Jen D

Jen D — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:32:10 +0000

I agree and I was thinking the exact same thing…way too late last night! Regardless of my political beliefs and the dissapointment of not seeing who I voted for win, it was amazing to think about the change that has occured in our countrly in less than 50 years that has allowed for an African-American to become president. Actually, I think it is quite amazing…and can only be attributed to God. God does have a purpose in Obama’s presidency and although I also do not share in Obama’s views regarding abortion and socialization, I do not think those differences in view limits God to using Obama for His purposes and plan.

By: Molly Piper

Molly Piper — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:14:50 +0000

While I understand peoples’ disappointment in this result, and I share in it regarding such issues as abortion and socialization of government, I think it’s still possible to marvel at some aspects of his victory.

By: RaJen

RaJen — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:32:33 +0000

and further, he stated: “”Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between Man & his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, & not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should “make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” thus building a wall of separation between Church & State.”

By: RaJen

RaJen — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:31:26 +0000

In a letter by Thomas Jefferson, regarding the establishment of the First Amendment of The Constitution of The United States, principles upon which this great nation was founded: “… no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinion in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.”

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:16:57 +0000

Racial issues are so deep in this country – even in 2008.

And up until a few years ago. I had no clue. I grew up in the suburbs of Ohio, and knew no different race or culture until my 20′s came along.

I now work with youth in the inner city.

I don’t agree with his politics. However, to have the first African American President elected last night – and then to go into work today to a community where everyday these children pass a mass burial site for “blacks” from the hurricanes of 1928 where hundreds of bodies were just dumped….. I think that his election could give them a tangible hope that they have a chance in this country.

I have young children tell me that they are dumb, they have no expectation of getting married or even finishing school let alone college, statistics tell us that more will end up either pregnant, in prison, or dead rather than complete high school.

I couldn’t help but see the face of one of my kids on Barack Obama last night.

My feelings are just so torn today – on one hand I am glad that these children have a story of someone they can relate to in office.

On the other hand, I am so very grieved that it is a man that beyond the color of his skin, and the circumstances of his life, goes against Biblical Principles we try to teach these kids.

Obama is not our Messiah.
He is not their hope.

In God we do NOT trust – Mark Driscoll
http://theresurgence.com/in_god_we_do_not_trust

By: gretchen

gretchen — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:04:30 +0000

Well said, Molly. I don’t understand why more conservative Christians don’t recognize and celebrate the strides our country has made. It’s a proud moment for our nation.