Living with Passion-Obama 08
As of lately I have become pretty passionate about politics. This part of me was another part of me that I ignored because I became so focused on "building the kingdom" that I forgot to care about things that are "helping my neighbors." I do not think that religiousity should dictate political standpoints. However I do believe hand and hand we can reconcile what we believe spiritually to be walked out in how we function politically and how we vote should reflect Jesus and His mission.That is a hard thing to reconcile. One must look at the heart of the Gospel message as well as filter through all of the right-wing propaganda that would like to define who is a heretic based upon which party they claim. I can claim neither Republican nor Democrat to be after the heart of Jesus, yet I consistently lean toward Democrat and I am registered Democrat. For me this is a comfortable place, this fits me.
I can honestly say that I believe in my heart that God is concerned with healthcare issues. When a huge percentage of people pay almost 40% of their annual income toward health care costs I am reminded of what it means to have God provide for our needs. If we believe that God does so, then we need to be willing to take the necessary steps in order to see that change happen in our country. I can see that God cares for the extremely impoverished. When 1 billion people in our world live on less than a dollar a day, I see that God has called us to be active in the equality and justice of people. This is not a "mission to provide aid", it is a belief that we are all created equal and all deserve equal rights.
I cannot attribute my passion as of lately to anything other than the fact that I am going to be a mom soon. I want Ezra to grow up in an environment where he sees us as a family walking out what we believe in practical ways. That is why I am supporting Barack Obama. I believe in my gut that he has what it takes to make lasting change in our country, for the bettering of our neighbors, for the good of mankind. For those of you that are interested in partnering with me to find ways in which we can support Obama's campaign as well as be pro-active for change in our country-let's talk.
I know it seems crazy....a woman who is about ready to give birth wanting to help with a campaign. But if you support Obama or would like more information-let's talk.
posted by Kat @ 5:22 PM
