In this very week, America has paused to remember the historic swearing in of President Barack Obama. Historic because the fact remains, America elected for the first time an African-American to the highest office in the land.
Now just one year to the week later, the very "blue" state; the Democratic bastion known as the People's Republic of Massachussets, has elected a Republican named Scott Brown to the seat held forever by Ted Kennedy. This is huge.
Without trying to come down on a political side; something all ordained ministers should refrain from doing, I must say that I have heard a more pro-life message tonight coming from this guy than I've heard from all Massachussets politicians in the last 40 years. Let's be clear; Brown is far from being 100% pro-life. But he has pledged to fight against federal funding and against partial birth abortion and that's a big pro-life gain coming from heavily pro-death Massachussets.
And I will admit, on a personal level, it will be nice to have one less Catholic politician promoting their anti-Catholic agenda; like Ted Kennedy and like Martha Coakley demonstrated on the campaign trail.
Scott Brown's election proves that the power of our system still can lie with the people. In this state, Republicans make up only 15% of the electorate. Independents voting today overwhelmingly voted for Brown. The sheer votes still being counted also shows that a surprising number of Democrats voted for Brown too! Yes, we the people hold the power when we choose to use it.
Make no mistake; both the Republicans and the Democrats leave much to be desired. But almost anyone with a sincere faith life and deep love for this nation, if being honest with themselves, will admit that this particular adminstration and this particular congressional leadership is the most openly hostile to life, liberty and freedom.
So now it will be interesting to see how quickly the leadership allows Senator-elect Brown to be seated and how sincere he will be to his campaign promises.
To my many friend, the vast numerous amount of you who happen to be Republican, remember that the GOP had many golden opportunities to turn this nation to one that honors and protects life and promotes liberty and freedom. After the 1994 election, the Repubs did nothing to challenge a damaged President Bill Clinton, deciding instead to honor a long time favorite son, Bob Dole, with their nomination, knowing in their hearts and minds that he had zero chance of victory. And soon after President Bush, #43, was elected, while owning majorities in both houses, no major proactive pro-life effort beyond a few executive orders. And who can claim that the effort to run McCain-Palin against Obama was a strong effort to win.
You see my friends, when you openly declare yourself on a "side" it becomes easier to count wins and losses than it does to hold the feet of your own to the fire.
I came to realize that in forming myself for ministry that God, to be true to his own word, which he cannot contradict, is neither Republican or Democrat; no more than God is Jew or Greek, slave or free, etc.
I do believe that tonight's election is historic, newsworthy and decidedly pro-life. I hope and will pray that Senator-elect Brown and those who relish in his victory will promote life, from conception to natural death.
And let this election, just like that one a little over a year ago, give us all the desire to pray for our nation, to pray for each other, and be doers of the word, not just hearers.
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