Politics in relation to kids

My kid’s were super excited about voting.

They will be voting in school today.

All week my Mika kept saying “I’m voting for Obama!” and “Who’s the other guy mommy?”

JC however was still undecided and kept asking me who I will be voting for.

I told them that I never share who I’m voting for. It’s a personal choice people have and when people ask their intent is to argue and they act dumb if they disagree with you.

So my kids decided Obama it is.

Never did I impose my view with regards to the candidates. I never encouraged them to vote Christian, Republican or Democrat. I simply allowed their teachers to introduce each candidates and hope that they will choose wisely in accordance to the knowledge they attained

This morning, I hear, “Daddy, I changed my mind, I’m voting for McCain.” That was from JC.

On the way to school I asked both of them why they changed their mind. Simply stated, “because he’s Christian and Obama is not.”

Mika: Mommy, who are you voting for?

Me: Mika, mommy doesn’t share that

Mika: I promise i won’t act the D word.

Mommy: What’s the D word?

Mika: D U M. You said people act that way if you share who you vote for and they don’t agree.

JC: I’m voting for McCain because Shant (his classmate) said it’s the wise choice

Some Christian bombarded my children with their set of truths which I find offensive in so many levels not because it opposes my political views but rather because free will and their right to exercise to vote was taken from them for the sake of “Christianity.” They were made to conform.

I’m bothered because it’s my children but I’m more disturbed because this is how society operates and adults conform in the same manner. This is how the church operates and Christians apply similar tactics yet this is not how Christ operates.

What’s wrong with this picture?

Finally…common sense

From Christians no less!

I love how the Pastor states that “You can make your point without being a moron.”

http://pastortony.wordpress.com/2008/09/04/christians-for-obama/

I absolutely loved this…

Sad reality

It just makes me wonder how one, in a religious point of view, can reach another by being hateful, defensive and closed minded, yet what you’re attempting to share is a God of mercy and love? I wonder if that’s what Jesus did. I don’t remember Him every belittling, judging or acting righteous. He had all the right yet he maintained His humility. Maybe I missed something. Somewhere in the bible it must state that Christians are given the right to be superior beings. That must be why such right has been exercised.

It’s easy to see why the “lost” is not being “saved.” If anything Christians ought to be saved from His followers. I support that bumper sticker!

I have respect for those who have an opinion yet are intelligent enough to keep it to themselves. Especially when the person you’re speaking with opposes your view.

Speak when spoken to, answer when asked, and if you can’t say anything nice then don’t say anything at all.

Biggest hypocrites and oxymoron (morons at that); Christians and Filipinos. Is it offensive? Maybe. I would much rather know why one is offended.

If you can’t say anything nice…BLOG! That’s my principle!

I wish people would just stop asking

I haven’t spoken much on Politics, yet people ask my opinion. Funny thing is I know they only ask so they can disagree. Many if not all don’t listen. They already have an opinion and are just looking to argue. I’m in search of real conversation one based on personal, social and global aspects.

Yes I’m a Christian, but don’t assume I’m all for Christian view points. Christian doesn’t always equal to Republican. I’m Republican but it doesn’t mean I don’t believe in separation of State and Church nor does it meant that I’m not tolerant or disagree with free speech. Don’t assume I have no principles. I too have rights.

So Democrat, Christian, Gay, Republican…is that really what it boils down too? It’s shameful to be categorized at any level.

Don’t look at the issue, it will blind you. Don’t talk to idiots, they make you deaf! When you look beyond yourself even in politics…you’re ahead of the game.