I think I hate political discussions, with the passion of a thousand fiery suns. I'm registered as a Republican, but it really just comes down to voting your values. There are Republicans that stand for bad things and there are Democrats that stand for good things. I like to say that I don't want to be associated with either party, but my feathers do get ruffled more when Reps are badmouthed as opposed to Dems. Reps generally stand for things that I believe in. Regardless, I have never been able to justify supporting someone who doesn't stand for life (one issue voter alert!), and, like someone once said, if they can't clearly see the first big letter on the eye chart, what does the rest of it matter. I know civil and religious laws must be kept separate in a world that doesn't believe in absolute morals, but when it comes to voting people into office I've gotta go with pleasing God rather than man. (Speaking of one issue voters, how many people vote for the issue of money, or for more personal selfish freedom?) And that's all I'll say about that. I hate it when guys all sit down and blow two or three hours away "solving" the problems of the nation. I'd rather go listen to women talk about interior design. Better yet, I'd rather listen to kids talk about important things such as their favorite breakfast cereal or what animals they're going to ride in Heaven.
Religion is the same way. Except with religious discussions (which happen more often in my mind than in real life) I sometimes feel that maybe I don't speak up enough. On the one hand, there's speaking in love and not purposely offending others, which I strive for. On the other hand, there's being ashamed of the Gospel, which I sure don't want to do. Staying silent can be a wise decision...if it isn't out of fear. It stinks to have people think you're an idiot for believing in God's truth, but it stinks more to think you covered up the Name that you bear. Take heart, Jesus said; they hated him first.
I hate works-based religions that lead to an eternity of separation from God. But I love people. I think that if I humble myself and obey the Lord in my own life--rather than worrying whether or not I'm living "correctly" as a Christian--then my interactions with everyone else should come naturally. Haven't I said this before...? Hm, reminders are important.
My favorite breakfast cereal...that's a toughie. Probably anything that includes honey-glazed flakes and almond slivers and little dried fruits and granola.
that's a pretty nice mash-up. i always seem to live in states that have closed primaries, otherwise i wouldn't affiliate with one. (though my moral beliefs align me more accurately with more republicans) i've often been scoffed at for my belief that candidates should have to choose a running mate from a different party. heheh
ReplyDeletereligious discussion..i try not to upset people, mostly people of other faiths. i don't worry so much about pointing out blatantly wrong beliefs/practices of fellow christians, but still hold my tongue more often than not. (i've got newsboys running through my head now.)
cereal. yum. you just described my favorite, albeit probably not the healthiest variety, blueberry morning.
and when i get to heaven, i want to ride something that flies. fast.
*one=political party. not that you couldn't figure that out. :P
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of opposing running mates. Interesting. Also what you said about wrong practices of fellow Christians, because it reminds me that the Pharisees were the ones Jesus attacked. Those are some of my favorite parts in scripture. Maybe I like those parts a little too much, but I figure it's okay because Jesus is the one doing the attacking. =D
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