Recently, While I was driving down a traffic filled street in North Carolina I was listening to the Michael Baisden show on the radio. This particular show took place at the end of the time 2008 Democratic Convention. During this show just like many Michael and his co-host George Wilbourne was talking about Senator Obama and the upcoming election. I heard a statement that really caught my attention. The statement went something like this, "And some Christian are saying that they are not going to vote for Obama". It appear that Michael Baisden And George Wilbourne couldn't believe this.
I sat in my car somewhat stunned by their reaction because I didn't think that there was anything really strange by some Christian not voting for Obama. It's perhaps, shocking too many who are reading this that I feel this way. I thought many realize that there is a segment of the Christian population that feel strongly against getting involved in politics or the political process. Yes, I know that this year it is different than any other. First, for the first time in history a black man or a man of color won the Democratic primaries. Secondly, He received the nomination to represent a major (Democratic) party for the first in the history of this country.
I have known for years that some Christian have separated themselves from this for years. I guess to those who don't know it does come as a shock that some black Christian as well as Christian of other races would not vote for Senator Obama. You may ask why? I will attempt to list 10 reason why Senator Obama will not get a vote from some Christians. This is based on some of the Christians that I have personally interviewed.
10 Reason Why Some Christian Will Not Vote For Senator Obama
1.The Political Process:
Although, many have fought for the right of black and minorities to vote. Some believe that the process is not without flaws. It seem strange that voting machines seem to all of a sudden malfunction when it's time for some blacks who are Christians go the polls. In 2000 it was hanging chads and recently names were left off some ballots in some states. In some areas voting places were closed early according to some sources. Some Christian who were able to cast their votes in 2000 saw the Supreme Court step in and decide on a President. When human effort wasn't enough some Christian realize that their prayer closet would be the appropriate place to cast their vote.
2. Affiliation with Questionable Organization and Secret Societies:
It is true that we may not know everything about a political candidate, but some things ought to be known. You can call it paranoia, but many separated themselves from politics because of the organization that that particular candidate is associated with. One of the reason why this happens is because of uncertainty. Some of these Christian want to be certain that these organization or societies will not force their agenda on their candidate once in office. They believe that that candidate should carry out the agenda that moved then to vote for him. Another thing that is look at is the history of some of these organization or societies. If there is a history of violence or illegal activity this has turned some of the voters off. They feel that spiritual light mixing with darkness is wrong.
3. Put Not Your Trust In Princes or Man (Ps146:3-10)
The majority of Christian don't have a problem with following a Prince or a man. Some Christian fell like they will follow man as long he follows God. On the other side of this is that some Christian who will not vote for Obama, will not follow a man at all. They will just put there trust in God. Unfortunately, for some of candidates these Christian have to be convinced that they will be honest the entire time while in office. It is true that all have made mistakes and will continue to make mistake. But, deliberately lying and fooling the American people is just not tolerated by some. I personally think that some of Senator Obama success can be attributed his honesty about his use of marijuana. He didn't waffled or try to get out of it once it was reported. He was honest about it.
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