This historic speech is being made on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's speech on the Lincoln Memorial, famously known as the "I Have a Dream" speech. I think it is safe to say that the timing is not coincidental.
Although Sen. Obama and I are diametrically opposed to each other when it comes to issues on abortion and the allowance of same-sex unions, as a black man in America, it is impossible not to feel an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment. I feel as if I am Barack Obama. Whether you like him or not, his ability to inspire people to look beyond their present obstacles to the realization of forgotten hopes and dreams is irrefutable and undeniable.
Howard Hemsley, an African-American delegate from New York told CNN reporters, "This is something that people like me have been waiting for for days, weeks...years. He's going to the White House. He's going to be our next president.
I haven't been waiting as long as Mr. Hemsley, but I feel the vestiges of the rift caused by many years of prejudice and injustice. Indeed, this is a great day in America's history. This is the America that I've heard about, but now I'm seeing it on a national scale. Make no mistake about it, I love my country and I'm glad to be alive to be able to see it fulfill some of its high ideals.
Even President Bill Clinton, in the wake of his wife's almost devastating speech the night before (I'll have a critical analysis of her speech ready in a few days), cleaned up the spilled milk and let America know Obama is ready to lead. He said, "Sen. Obama's life is a 21st-century incarnation of the old-fashioned American dream. His achievements are proof of our continuing progress toward the more perfect union of our founders' dreams," he said. "Barack Obama will lead us away from the division and fear of the last eight years back to unity and hope."
Well said President Clinton. Read the transcript of Bill's speech here. Mr. Clinton, I think the African-American community is ready for you to play your saxophone again. Thank you. Thank you for setting the record straight, that Obama is not only the best choice, that he not only has judgment and character, but experientially he can lead this country. He can lead us on the issue of healthcare. He can erase our national debt. He can sever our dependence on foreign oil. He can prepare America to face the inevitable changes of energy consumption and lead the free world in doing so. He is not status quo. He is a visionary that sees into the future to ensure that we do not repeat the mistakes of our past and that we create a safe and secure future for subsequent generations. That's who Barack Obama is.
Let's make history. Obama-Biden '08
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I don't know too much personal information about Barak O'bama. I haven't read his autobiography or done extensive research on his person. Based on his interviews at Saddleback, guest appearances with Parent Planning, and several other appearances, however, I will not vote for O'bama.
I understand that people are extremely excited about the possibility of the first African American president of the United States. I must admit that it moved me as well. After I came down from that experience, though, I realized that O'bama is a hypocrite.
He claims to be Christian, but supports abortion and gay marriage. How in the world could a Christian support such horrible things! Ok, he's going to implement universal health care, but will allow the murder of innocent babies! Makes no sense. His words tell me that he is still lost. Jesus said that you can tell if someone is saved by his fruit (Please excuse me. I am without my Bible at the present time). That fruit does not come from the True Vine.
I don't personally believe that McCain is saved either, but I will vote for McCain because at least he stands for Christian principles. I'm not concerned about the president's color...I'm more focused on his character and political platform.
McCain is straight forward that he is against abortion and homosexual marriage. That is more important to me. Yes, O'bama is intelligent, he's a great speaker, and he actually has an African American wife. That's all great. At the end of the day, however, he's the wrong presidential choice. We need to take a deeper look. We need a president who is willing to take this country forward, not undo the moral fabric upon which this country is built.
Murder (abortion) is wrong. Homosexuality is one of the worst sins. It's an abomination according to the Bible. If we elect O'bama, we will have a weak, inexperienced president, who does not say what he means, and does not mean what he says. He's slick. I don't trust him. He makes vague promises that I have heard middle school students running for leadership make. They sound identical.
This country needs social change, not a complete makeover. Let's build on the true foundation, Jesus Christ. I'm personally tired of seeing sexual immorality rampant in our society...on t.v., at the movies, on the Internet. We need to conserve the great things about this country like Christian morals, the importance of family, etc. and then work to change the rest. After all, only a house built on Christ will stand.
Finally, I will vote for McCain because I believe that McCain will adequately lead us on the war against terrorism....and believe me, the war is definitely on. Wake up folks, danger is in the house. We don't need to negotiate with the intruders, we need to kick them out and make sure they don't come back with 7 other demons.
For those of you who desire to bring our troops home before gaining victory in Iraq and Afghanistan, take a look at the wickedness that radical Muslims display in Africa alone. If you study the civil wars in Western and Northeast Africa you will see that Muslims are the aggressors. In countries like Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, to mention a few, Muslims are taking control by force, are killing countless people in the process, and are leaving behind severe devastation. Not to mention, they are burning Bibles in places like Zambia when they are intended for orphan children in orphanages. This is spiritual warfare!
O'bama allegedly made a film exposing the horrors in Sudan. Having witnessed the atrocities there, one would think that he would take a stand against these terrorists. They are responsible for those horrors in that part of the world. They are evil and they must be stopped. You can't negotiate with the evil. The devil will only continue to steal, kill, and destroy.
That's my personal take on the situation. This is a democracy and everyone has a right to his/her own opinion. Black or not, O'bama is not the best choice to lead our country.
I can honestly say that I would rather vote for 100 white men who stand for Christian principles than 1 African American man who does not. We have to live with the decisions that these people make. A person's race, academic accolades, and worldly philosophy will only get you so far.
Lastly, on a previous interview I heard that when he was asked to define sin, he stated that sin is when someone goes against his/her own morals. Wow! On top on the fact that he believes evolution to be conducive to Christianity....his theology is all wrong.
I will have to stand at the judgment seat of Christ one day. When he asks me why I voted the way I did, I will feel justified in responding, "because he stood for what you do." At the end of the day, it's all about Jesus. Everything else is fluff!
First of all Fran, you need a personal blog writing that BOOK on here! LOL I like your writing style though. You need to do it more.
I think I have a slightly different perspective on politics having worked in the arena extensively for 3 years. I'll do my best to address your concerns around Barack Obama (I'm not trying to change your mind).
Upfront, I'll tell you that I don't believer either one of them stand on Christian principles and the ones that they give assent to are for purely political motives (their past votes show that, they are both perennial flip-floppers),which is why I am being forced to base my decision to vote for Obama on issues that may seem non-Christian in nature, but I believe will be the best for our country.
You stated that he claims to be Christian, but supports abortion and gay marriage. Yes and no. I know I'm splitting hairs and he's riding a very thin line, (one I wouldn't ride, you know I'm outspoken),but nevertheless, that's not what he said. What he said was that he doesn't believe we should prohibit gays and lesbians from having the same social rights as heterosexuals.
He is basically putting a classic difference between the church and the state. He has stated publicly many times that as a Christian he DOES not agree with a homosexual orientation, but as officer of the state he does not have the authority to diallow the privilege of what he believes to be God-given rights.
To me your angle comes more from a very right-wing conservative view that almost seems like Republican is equivalent to Christian, I could be wrong, but it seems that way. I disagree with that. None of these clowns are Christians.
This is why I continue to believe that you cannot be a politican and a declarer of God's Word simultaneously, and I'll tell you why. First of all the money in politics is distributed so corruptly that you always end up washing the devil's hands to get what you want.
For instance, you may want money for education, but because of the bills that have already been written the only way you can get that money is if you vote yes on let's say gambling, issuing more liquor licenses, etc. Yes you can write another bill as a representative, but you won't have any help because you voted against pushing what other people wanted and all that time the schools that you wanted to help are still suffering with no money while the next legislative sessions comes around. Trust me, I've seen it happen with my own eyes plenty of times.
The fight between church and state got here long before Obama did. I'm not taking up for him I'm just telling you what he meant. I don't think he articulated it ver well at Saddleback, but I've heard him elaborate before. You would do well not to make your decision based on 1 hour interviews and take the time to read each candidates website because either way you're not making a CHRISTIAN decision.
I don't believe in making a choice for the "more Christian" candidate, it's all or nothing with me. That's why when I vote my Christians conscious is rarely involved. What is involved is my prayer, because I know these men do not posses the Spriit of Jesus Christ to lead and guide them into all church. So I have to refute the statement that I think God is going to hold me accountable for voting for Obama! Why would he? These men are not Christian! And to argue who's "more Christian" is an exercise in futility.
If people REALLY knew what McCain did while he was a POW they wouldn't vote for him. What he did has been well documented (do the research), but because of politics and schemes records are washed clean.
You said you're more concerned about character and political platform, but you posted absolutely nothing in your blog that speaks to substantiate or corroborate any "platform" of John McCain. You've simply stated what you "perceived, but never admitted to having known or studied anything in-depth about either candidate. I pray you do this before you make a decision when you vote since you place voting on such a spiritual scale.
When it comes to the abortion issue, is Obama wrong? Yes! I've said this many times, but again he believes in America. America believes in freedom. Freedom of speech. Freedom of expression. Freedom of religion. And as an officer of the state he feels that he doesn't have the right to tell people what to do. But you know what that is your historical America. It took them a long time to get there, but that is the constitution and the principles it was built upon. I vehemently refute the idea that America was built on Christian principles. I think that there was major Christian influence becauase there were Christian men there, but when they started to die out over the decades so did the Christianity in America. This is a revelation, an uncovering of the truth of what American has ALWAYS been. A heathen nation.
Fran, McCain is not straightfowrward, check his record. Neither is Obama, check his record. They're whatever they need to be to win that seat in the White House.
Undo the moral fabric of the country? You mean the few strings that are left, right? LOL...seriously c'mon.
Everything about abortion and same sex marriage you already know I agree with you. I'm a preacher, bar none. I'm not called to make friends, but saints. I will always call out sin whether it's social, economical, philosophical, or whatever. I want to see God in peace. What people think about me is of ZERO concern to me.
Now back to your boy McCain. Being a POW doesn't give foreign policy experience. You're just a veteran. Obama's inexperience is not in public service. He has over 25 years of that. It doesn't have to be in the Senate. This is about judgment. Have you listened to Barack's speech in 2002? Almost to the "T" everything he said would happened, happened. Hey, he ain't saved, but he was right about this war, and John McCain voted for us to go against the UN and invade Iraq anyway, when Iraq at that time was not threatening American interests. Listen to the speech Fran.
The country doesn't need a social change. They need Jesus and his kingdom. Neither one of these candidates offer that.
My comments about being proud for Barack are indigenous to every black man's experience in America, it has nothing to do with why I'm voting for him. I'm voting because the man has insight, he's not afraid to break status quo, he sees that we're suffering and will continue to suffer and lose our standing in the world if we don't start turning the wheel back on some things now. As far as morals go, Fran, I have a wake-up call for you too...America lost those LONG ago.
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