On November 6, America voted
to reelect President Barack Obama, and therefore stand behind (or in unison)
with the 2012 Democratic Party Platform. Whether one agrees with every line of
it or not, a vote for Obama is an endorsement of the ideals presented by the
party. With that in mind, let’s discuss a few of the conflicts the word of God
has with such a platform.
[1] The absence or removal of “God”
from the platform [n]
Although the language “God-given”
was added (or added back) to the platform, it was not there when it was
originally presented. Concerned that they might be called “godless” or worse, as
the apparent deletion was being shared in the media, they called for a
two-thirds vote to reinstate “God” into their platform. Interestingly, the voice
vote had to be called three different times, and, even after it was determined
that the “yes” votes had won the majority, many even in the very party questioned its validity and were upset about the amendments (even booing [n]). In all fairness, it has been noted that President
Obama questioned the missing reference of “God”, but it must be dually noted
that it was not until after it had come to light in the media. Had he
previously read the platform? Perhaps he did not know it had changed from 2008.
Mark 7:6:
This people honoureth me with
their lips, but their heart is far from me.
[2] The absence or removal of “Jerusalem
the capital of Israel” from the platform [n]
Although including language
that states “Jerusalem the capital of Israel” into a platform does not make
Jerusalem the capital of Israel – even as removing it does not discredit it –
it can be seen as a support or lack of support to a nation we have chosen to
stand behind for many years. Taken in conjunction with Obama’s perception
concerning Iran and his lack of desire or inability to make time to meet with
Israel's leadership in such a time as this seems rather odd. Of course, in all
fairness, we may not have been given all of the reasons why, but from the outside
it draws scrutiny because of its removal from the 2008 platform and the
discontent of party members for its reinstatement into the 2012 platform.
Genesis 12:3
I will bless them that bless
thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the
earth be blessed.
According to President Obama,
himself, he is in support of:
[3] A woman’s right to
abortion
In the eyes of scripture,
abortion (the killing of an unborn baby) is murder. Please see my post [here] for information concerning whether one can hold
Christianity in one hand and abortion in the other.
[4] The homosexual’s right to
marry
All through the scripture [1]
marriage is defined as between a man and a woman, and [2] homosexuality is seen
as an act of immorality. We cannot simply overlook this for the sake of “unity”;
for “unity” can never be defined by the acceptance of all things.
Isaiah 5:20
Woe unto them that call evil
good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that
put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
We cannot call out to God to
bless our nation while we do deny His name, shy from support of His people, and
approve acts against His word. We must repent America, and choose God’s
platform.
