I am a Christian Democrat
Last night I hung out with Lisa, Billie. And Jason. A discussion came up about politics. Many things were said and it was interesting. But one thing that keeps popping up is the reason why so many Christians say they are Republicans.... They are pro-life. Some of you might know that I am a Democrat. The first thing that Christians usually bring up is the fact that they cannot support abortion.
Our conversation on our first date. (If I remember correctly)
Lisa : I am very liberal in my thinking, but conservative in practice.
Da Fevah : Hmmm... Interesting. When it comes to my theology and my core being, I think I am pretty conservative. But I am very liberal in practice...
Lisa : I would be a Democrat but I cannot support abortion.
I have heard this many times in mylife....
I can see why Lisa feels that way about it. Personally, as a Democrat and a Christian, I truly see abortion as one of the most awful things in this world.... It is an ultimate act of irresponsibility and cruelty.... With that said, I truly feel that I feel that way because I am a Christian. Because of my faith, I have a conviction that tells me that I do not ever want to be part of anything so heinous as abortion. However, how can I instill that thought and my conviction upon some one else, when they do not have the same beliefs and convictions?
We are all human and without Christ, just worthless sinners. So how is abortion different from any other sins? Though I see abortion as an awful and terrible thing, I see many things within me, that can be just as bad or even worse. Though I hate the act, I cannot really tell someone without thinking about how bad I am first.... I am such the sinner.... But Christ is with me. I was reminded on past Sunday that I resurrected with Christ. All the things that struggle with this life, I have faith that Jesus can help me.
