There has been much talk about Senator Barack Obama's faith. Many say he is an undercover Muslim. Some say is he is part of Al Qaeda. Still some are not sure. Many have used his middle name as a scare tactic to link him to terrorist networks. The reason it is important to explore his faith and his roots is to establish the truth. Many votes are being cast on what people think instead of what people really know. These are the things that are being said in the Christian community to drive votes away. One major Christian leader said we need to be afraid of Osama and Obama. While rhyming is catchy and it has a little ring to it, we should all seek the truth.
Senator Barack Obama has professed that he believes that Jesus Christ is his personal savior. He also attended the Trinity United Church for Christ for 20 years where accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He married Michelle Robinson in 1992. They have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
He lived in Hawaii and Indonesia as a child. His grandfather was a Muslim and his father was an atheist. His mother was an agnostic and didn't practice any particular religion. With all of that being said, he found Christ when he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He was drawn to Christ after he felt that something was missing in his life. He attended Catholic and public schools, not madrassas as many in the news have reported.
He does talk about his history and how he grew up. His mother is a Caucasian woman from Kansas and his father is from Kenya. He has a diverse background in race and heritage. His father left when he was young and mother also passed away. This has given him a sense of independence and interdependence on others. This is probably where his ability to reach across the part lines and work with others to establish laws has come in.
Bottom line, he is a Christian regardless of what the news reports. Test the fruits to see if he is of God and remember to pray before you vote! Let God lead you during this election season whether it be Senator McCain or Senator Obama. God can use a Democrat or a Republican as long as they have accepted the Lord as their personal savior and they are guided by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will guide us in all truth, let Him be your guide this election season.
Freya S. Willams, Author of Pray Before You Vote!
www.praybeforeyouvote.org
Saturday, September 6, 2008
McCain-Palin - Best Strategic Move I’ve Seen!
All I can say is “wow”! Senator McCain blind-sided the entire nation this week! He went totally against the grain to nominate Sarah Palin as his V.P. Talk about a smooth move. This has so pushed Senator McCain from the background to the foreground that it will be weeks before this dies down. This goes against the Republican grain. Everyone thought he would pick a man of course! It’s the Republican way! To choose Palin was one of the best strategic moves I’ve seen in a while during his entire campaign. He has separated himself from the traditional Republican way.
Now, we all know his move was based entirely on Senator Obama’s move. It’s a game of chess. You make your move, I look over the board and then I make my move. His goal was to grab women voters, those hanging Hillary supporters who felt left out. (See my previous post, Should’ve been Hillary) http://praybeforeyouvote.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/shouldve-been-hillary/.
Although President Bill Clinton gave a speech to mobilize those Hillary supports to support the Democratic Party, there are still some who are die hard Hillary fans who have vowed to support McCain as an act of protest.
Well, the game has changed. I think Governor Palin brings life, pizzazz and hope to a campaign that seemed to be fizzling under the limelight of the Senator Obama’s runaway freight train. It has literally put the freight train to a halt! I like what I see in Palin so far. I don’t know if she’ll be as active or vocal once she gets in the presidency. Let’s face it; George Bush hasn’t been the decision-maker since he was in office. He’s the deliverer of the messages.
Palin is a go-getter and she’s used to being involved. We’ll have to watch the campaign to see how involved “they” will they let her be. Will they listen to her ideas? Will they let her sit at the table, but not play the game? Will the male ego kick in and put her in place? Will she go get the coffee for all the other men in the board room?
The party is run from the background by Republican strategists. I am excited about Palin, but I not sure if she will have the power that women desire her to have. Men just aren’t ready for that. Hopefully she will be able to break the glass ceiling that many of us women have hit in our careers. Hopefully she will dispel the myth that women can’t lead with authority because of sensitive nature. She’s tough and I applaud McCain for this move.
We’ll see how this plays out. It’s on! Let the games begin (again). I’m waiting for Senator Obama’s next move. He’s played his cards wisely thus far. So now it boils down to, what type of America do we want? Look at the candidates. Check out there platforms. Look through all the hype on both sides and see who has the best plan for America. What is America going through at this time? Once you’ve done all those things, then get out and vote!
Freya S. Williams
Author, Pray Before You Vote!
www.praybeforeyouvote.org
Now, we all know his move was based entirely on Senator Obama’s move. It’s a game of chess. You make your move, I look over the board and then I make my move. His goal was to grab women voters, those hanging Hillary supporters who felt left out. (See my previous post, Should’ve been Hillary) http://praybeforeyouvote.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/shouldve-been-hillary/.
Although President Bill Clinton gave a speech to mobilize those Hillary supports to support the Democratic Party, there are still some who are die hard Hillary fans who have vowed to support McCain as an act of protest.
Well, the game has changed. I think Governor Palin brings life, pizzazz and hope to a campaign that seemed to be fizzling under the limelight of the Senator Obama’s runaway freight train. It has literally put the freight train to a halt! I like what I see in Palin so far. I don’t know if she’ll be as active or vocal once she gets in the presidency. Let’s face it; George Bush hasn’t been the decision-maker since he was in office. He’s the deliverer of the messages.
Palin is a go-getter and she’s used to being involved. We’ll have to watch the campaign to see how involved “they” will they let her be. Will they listen to her ideas? Will they let her sit at the table, but not play the game? Will the male ego kick in and put her in place? Will she go get the coffee for all the other men in the board room?
The party is run from the background by Republican strategists. I am excited about Palin, but I not sure if she will have the power that women desire her to have. Men just aren’t ready for that. Hopefully she will be able to break the glass ceiling that many of us women have hit in our careers. Hopefully she will dispel the myth that women can’t lead with authority because of sensitive nature. She’s tough and I applaud McCain for this move.
We’ll see how this plays out. It’s on! Let the games begin (again). I’m waiting for Senator Obama’s next move. He’s played his cards wisely thus far. So now it boils down to, what type of America do we want? Look at the candidates. Check out there platforms. Look through all the hype on both sides and see who has the best plan for America. What is America going through at this time? Once you’ve done all those things, then get out and vote!
Freya S. Williams
Author, Pray Before You Vote!
www.praybeforeyouvote.org
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