Posts from — November 2008

Watch the states close – live!

P.S. http://www.sojo.net/blog/godspolitics/?p=3283
This is exactly how I feel as a christian when I hear/read from conservative Christians that somehow voting for Obama is less Christian than voting for McCain. I’ve been reading “The Left Hand of God” this month, which is a wonderful book on politics and faith in America, and Jim Wallis echos much of the inspired insights from this book in this letter (linked above), which is a response to an ugly fear tactic James Dobson recently launched from Focus on the Family.
As I am watching the states close, it still seems things could go either way tonight. But what is so surprising to me is the Christian conversations I have been a part of in the past month and how deeply those who claim to vote based on faith based issues have implied that other Christ-followers who are voting for Obama do not value life.
Very well said, Jim.

Sittin’ here scouring the ballot descriptions, trying to figure out how to vote beyond the presidency, lol. I love Momsrising.org and highly recommend getting involved if you’re a mom voter! Head over there to register- its not too late!