To quote:
"It used to be that political season was frustrating to me because of all
of the half-baked and misleading adds on television. Now political season is frustrating to me because of the number of you, my friends, who start posting hateful things about politicians that you have never met. Things that you would never say to someone you knew personally - no matter how much you disagreed with them. My friends, I would appreciate it (and I believe that our country would be better off) if you would keep the following items in mind when you prepare to post a political comment on Facebook:
1. Barak Obama is our president and a made-in-the-image-of-God person. When you suggest that not only his views, but his very person is evil, sinister, or maniacal and/or compare him to a monkey, you not only twist the truth, you defame the very God who made him. Nor are your mean spirited comments (however humorous you might think they are) likely to convict him of the error of his ways and produce the results you seek.
2. George Bush was our president and is made-in-the-image-of-God person. When you suggest that not only his views, but his very person is evil, sinister, or maniacal and/or compare him to a monkey, you not only twist the truth, you defame the very God who made him. Nor are your mean spirited comments (however humorous you might think they are) likely to convict him of the error of his ways and produce the results you seek.
3. Mit Romney is a made-in-the-image-of-God person. (You get the idea by now).
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5. No matter who you are it is likely that you have many friends on Facebook who do not agree with you. These friends of yours did not come to the conclusions that they did because they are stupid, or because they wish harm upon our country. You DO NOT help to change their minds by suggesting this is the case, nor do strengthen whatever friendship you might have had with them.
6. Endeavor to have charity towards those who disagree with you whenever you can. Ask yourself, 'how might this person have come by these views? What good reasons might they have for thinking what they do?' And assume the best whenever you can - particularly in the area of motives.
7. DO post about truth. About ideas. After having graciously understood those with whom you disagree, endeavor to convince them graciously, that they may be won not only by your words, but by your life."
1. Barak Obama is our president and a made-in-the-image-of-God person. When you suggest that not only his views, but his very person is evil, sinister, or maniacal and/or compare him to a monkey, you not only twist the truth, you defame the very God who made him. Nor are your mean spirited comments (however humorous you might think they are) likely to convict him of the error of his ways and produce the results you seek.
2. George Bush was our president and is made-in-the-image-of-God person. When you suggest that not only his views, but his very person is evil, sinister, or maniacal and/or compare him to a monkey, you not only twist the truth, you defame the very God who made him. Nor are your mean spirited comments (however humorous you might think they are) likely to convict him of the error of his ways and produce the results you seek.
3. Mit Romney is a made-in-the-image-of-God person. (You get the idea by now).
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5. No matter who you are it is likely that you have many friends on Facebook who do not agree with you. These friends of yours did not come to the conclusions that they did because they are stupid, or because they wish harm upon our country. You DO NOT help to change their minds by suggesting this is the case, nor do strengthen whatever friendship you might have had with them.
6. Endeavor to have charity towards those who disagree with you whenever you can. Ask yourself, 'how might this person have come by these views? What good reasons might they have for thinking what they do?' And assume the best whenever you can - particularly in the area of motives.
7. DO post about truth. About ideas. After having graciously understood those with whom you disagree, endeavor to convince them graciously, that they may be won not only by your words, but by your life."
These are some wise words that we would do well to follow. No matter what we think of our leaders we must remember that God loves them and they are sinners just like the rest of us. God will show them grace if they but will ask. Therefore the best thing we can do is pray for their salvation and that their hearts will be changed. The power of God is mighty! Our country was formed on godly principles and although we certainly have drifted away, the foundation is still there. We just need the right person to build this foundation back up. So, pray for God's guidance and hand in this election and certainly do vote in November.
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