Monday, September 28, 2009

Pernicious Partisan Polarization

From My Perspective - - -

Do you ever become weary of all the verbiage and “junk” that is passed off as common sense? Do you ever think we are living in the midst of so-called communicators who just keep on talking until they can think of something to say? Do you get annoyed by a former President who continues to insist that Racism is at the root of the current political quagmire and morass? Perhaps he can be assisted in his pursuit and claim with the suggestions (or fodder) found in the humorous list entitled: YOU MIGHT BE A RACIST -
If you think that a czar is unconstitutional...you might be a racist!
If you are opposed to a government run health care system...you might be a racist!
If you think that it is un-American to bow before the Saudi King...you might be a racist!
If you think that the stimulus plan has been an utter failure...you might be a racist!
If you think that this administration is driving the deficit up at alarming rates...you might be a racist!
If you think that this is a nation based on Christian values...you might be a racist!
If you think that communism and socialism are NOT the solution...you might be a racist!
If you value the 1st Amendment, but think that the media is state-run...you might be a racist!
If you are sick and tired of the race card being played...you might be a racist!
If you are a racist according to the current liberal agenda...you might just be an American!

Racism is a word used during the recent United Nations gathering of the nations in a Building dedicated to the maintenance of Peaceful Co-Existence. When Zionists were accused of being Racist, there was little or no reaction or response. When the Prime Minister of Israel - Benjamin Netanyahu – spoke, he stated: “The Jewish people are not foreign conquerors in the land of Israel. It is the land of our forefathers. Inscribed on the walls outside this building is the great biblical vision of peace: Nation shall not lift up sword against nation. They shall learn war no more (Isaiah 2:4). These words were spoken by the great Jewish prophet Isaiah 2,800 years ago as he walked in my country, in my city, in the hills of Judea and in the streets of Jerusalem. We are not strangers to this land. This is our homeland...Over 70 years ago, Winston Churchill amended what he called - the confirmed unteachability of mankind. And by that, he meant the unfortunate habit of civilized societies to sleep and to slumber until danger nearly overtakes them. Churchill bemoaned what he called - the want of foresight, the unwillingness to act when action will be simple and effective, the lack of clear thinking, the confusion of counsel until the emergency comes, until self-preservation strikes its jarring gong...I speak here today in the hope that Churchill's assessment of the unteachability of mankind is for once proven wrong. I speak here today in the hope that we can learn from history, that we can prevent danger in time. In the spirit of the timeless words spoken to Joshua over 3,000 years ago, let us be strong and of good courage. Let us confront this peril, secure our future, and, God willing, forge an enduring peace for generations to come.”

A Current Poll by WorldNet Daily asks the Question: What do you think is stopping Christians from making a bigger impact on America? The answers included: Too many Christians have grown soft & timid, afraid of being politically incorrect or persecuted - 24%; America is a nation that has rejected truth & God is preparing her for judgment - 22%; The church has abandoned sound doctrine and thus lost its saltiness - 17%; Most Christians' worldview has been so diluted, the church is being undermined from within - 9%
In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus instructed: “You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world…let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Are you doing what you can to impact those around you? Has your salt lost it’s saltiness? Has your light grown dim and flickering? Make the necessary adjustments and change! Consider these things with me!

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