The Real Reason Why Some Christians Won't Vote for a Mormon (when they should)

(The "should" part in the title is if God is telling you to ~ not me.)

Here's the deal. There are Christians who will not vote, under any circumstances, for Mitt Romney for President. Their thinking? If they vote for a Mormon, then they are condoning, supporting Mormonism or worse ~ promoting, trumpeting it.

This simply doesn't make sense. (For a great article on it: Debunking the 'Can't Vote for Mormon' Belief, click here.)

These same Christians shop at stores and malls that have Mormons as clerks and managers. Is that condoning, supporting, promoting, trumpeting Mormonism? They go to sporting events with Mormons who play on their favorite teams. Their kids go to schools that, well maybe the particular teacher of little Johnny or sweet Suzy isn't a Mormon, but the receptionist is ~ and maybe even the Principal and the School Board is, too? I could go further and talk about your mail person (ours is female), your mechanic, the plumber, the interior decorator of your home, etc. And I guess I could put in just about any person and any person's religion as an example.

So if they're not a Christian, we should never vote for them? (Again, see the article link above.)

The fact is there are no perfect candidates. But there are some better than others (aside from their religion). Way better.

I am convinced that if America is lost, it will be in part because the Christians let her be lost. Don't let it be said!

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Why My Pastor is Voting for Mitt Romney (and not Barack Obama)

You may be surprised that a Christian minister would actually come out and say it. (Why not? He's an American, too.)

And to vote for a Mormon? Isn't Mormonism a cult after all? Yes, it is.  And he (my Pastor) makes that very clear.

But here are the facts. You can choose to believe them or not believe them. As an American that is your right. (At least, it still is for now.)

This country hangs in the balance. This country hangs by a thread. Our current President, Barack Obama, is an out of control spender. He believes in abortion and at its cruelest level (the killing of a baby who survives abortion). He is pro-gay marriage. He disregards the Constitution.

And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

We are talking biblical values here. And the fact is Mitt Romney actually stands for life (I know he didn't previously, but has changed his stance). He also stands for marriage between a man and a woman. He has a business background and promises he will work to get America's fiscal house back in order (versus a President that has been saying it and doing the exact opposite). He will also defend the Constitution.

And so that's why my Pastor is voting for Mitt Romney. He said so from the pulpit last Sunday. (God ~ or State? ~ forbid.)

And I am voting for Mitt Romney, too.

God bless, America. Land that I love.

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Religion of the State

"'We have no king but Caesar.'" (John 19:15)

Something dangerous has taken place in America. (Losing liberty by Cal Thomas) In these last days it has come down to this. The State is telling the Church what it can and cannot believe.

As it was in Jesus' day so it is in ours. The issue is allegiance: Caesar or Christ? Prominent pastors have stood up and said they will go to jail rather than obey. (Southern Baptist leader: If Obama mandate isn’t changed, Christians will go to jail; Rick Warren tweets: ‘I’d go to jail rather than cave in’ on Obamacare mandate)

The Bible predicts a time where the demand will be made on people of faith to bow down to something other than God. If they refuse, they will be penalized (severely). (Revelation 13:15)

It will reach its climax when Satan is released in all his fury. (Is he "out" already?) The Scriptures record it this way:

"Woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, knowing that he has only a short time." (Revelation 12:12)

Satan's greatest wrath will unfold via a world system in direct conflict with Christ and His people...

It was also given to him (the beast) to make war with the saints and to overcome them. (Revelation 13:7a)

This "war with the saints" necessarily requires choosing sides by the inhabitants of earth. Again, Caesar or Christ? Many who say they love the Lord will abandon the faith due to fear. (2 Thessalonians 2:3)

Whom will you choose?

"'No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon (this world system).'" (Matthew 6:24; KJV)

"'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.'" (Joshua 24:15c)

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When Life Begins

7 Lies About Abortion

I used to work in a deli/cafe as a sandwich maker. A friend and coworker of mine was in a bad relationship at the time, got pregnant and decided to get an abortion. I tried to talk her out of it, but her situation was just too overwhelming. She got the abortion. As I look back, I can't help but think of the position of my friend. It wasn't an easy thing to find yourself with child by a guy who didn't love you. It wasn't an easy thing to find yourself unsupported and having to decide whether or not to end a pregnancy. It wasn't an easy thing to find yourself dealing with feelings of loneliness, despair, turmoil, fear ~ and anger, too. The conclusion: It's real people who grapple over the abortion issue. It's real people who need to be loved and cared for, talked to and pointed to a better way. I hope the following list is a tiny step in that direction...

7 Lies About Abortion:

#1: The 6th commandment does not prohibit abortion. (Exodus 20:13)
#2: You can be a Christian and be "pro-choice."
#3: That thing in the womb is not a human being.
#4: Abortion is not murder.
#5: A woman is not traumatized by the experience.
#6: There is not a tremendous sense of guilt that follows.
#7: God can not forgive you if you've had one.

"If we confess our sins, He (Christ) is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

"'Come to Me (Jesus), all who are weary and heavy-laden (with guilt and sin), and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you (walk in obedience to my life-enriching instructions) and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.'" (Matthew 11:28-29)