The 2012 election was an open door for the GOP to lead America back to its roots in faith and morality, and the Republicans were AWOL, says Dr. James Dobson, founder of Family Talk and a brand new political outreach arm called Family Talk Action.
“I waited throughout the campaign for Mitt Romney to declare himself, to at least identify with the moral issues that are before us. He would not touch them,” Dobson said on a two-part radio program in which Penny Nance, head of Concerned Women for America, joined.
Dobson, whose advice about parenting, child-rearing, marriage and faith has guided millions of Americans and whose counsel on family matters has been sought by presidents, used two programs on his regular radio program, “Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk” that were sponsored by his political action branch to comment on the re-election of Barack Obama.
He noted he and a handful of other conservative leaders, including Tony Perkins of Family Research Council, Gary Bauer and Gen. William Boykin, had met with the GOP candidate to encourage him to address social issues important to Christians across the nation.
“We begged him to deal with eight issues. We listed first the sanctity of life, marriage, religious life, ‘Don’t Ask,’ ENDA, on it went,” Dobson said. “We said we really are not here to jump on you, but evangelicals are not excited about your candidacy, not energized. … You could connect if you’ll even mention these things.
“He nodded and he smiled and he was gracious as he always is, and he went out and was silent,” Dobson said.
Dr. Dobson goes on to talk about how the Democrats have shifted on Abortion, Israel and many other topics. I here at this blog wrote about that little uprising myself. I have noticed one thing myself here; that Conservatives are saying that the keeping of the social platform in the Republican Party is going to be death knell for the Conservative movement.
I have one answer to that little idiotic notion — try winning elections without us folks. Fiscal conservatism is great, but without God, the Republican Party, much less the conservative movement will never survive. Again, what good is telling people that rights come, not from the Government — but from God, if you are not willing to stand for that God? It makes no sense and it will never work.
Mitt Romney’s downfall might have very well been his refusal to get tough on social issues. There is also too: Mitt Romney was a Mormon and quite frankly, the rest of the Christian world does not consider Mormonism to be true Christianity. This stance in the evangelical Christian circles is softening a bit. However, in the fundamentalist Christian circles it is very strong, I know this to true fact myself.
I also would like to make the following observation: It is not lost on me why the Conservative movement is moving away from the social conservative side of things. This is left-overs from the Neoconservative, Jewish-controlled, GOP of the George W. Bush-era. It is well-known, that according some of the staffers that worked in the Bush White House that most Conservative Christians were seen by the Bush White House as useful idiots. This could be why God allowed America to be attacked on 9/11. I mean, the Lord could have said, “Forsake me, eh? Well, how do you like this?” and we were hit. I am just speculating. But it does make sense to me.
In contrast, the old school, Paleoconservatives are mostly known to be devote Christians who do take the Word of God; that is the Bible, literally. This is unlike President Bush, who admitted in a exit interview, that he did not take the Bible literally. You notice that President Bush did not admit that, until he was safely away from every being reelected.
In Closing: If the GOP continues down this path and rejects social Conservatism. It will go the way of the Whig Party. Because social Conservatives will not back a candidate that is not interested in being tough on social issues. It is just that simple. I do not believe that they will start their own political party; that has been tried before and failed. I simply believe that the conservative Christians will stay home.
This is something that the Republican Party and we as Conservative Americans cannot afford.
This week on Jerusalem Dateline: Israel launches Operation Pillar of Defense, its answer to the daily rocket attacks from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. We have reports from the front lines of the battle and on-the-spot analysis. Plus, Israeli reaction the U.S. election. All this and more on this edition of Jerusalem Dateline.
The Brody File: Franklin, Sammy And The GOP
This week on The Brody File we are joined in studio by the Reverend Franklin Graham who talks about what President Obama’s re-election means for America. Also, influential Hispanic leader Sammy Rodriguez is here to explain how the GOP can make inroads with the Latino community. Plus, a look at some of the top GOP presidential contenders for 2016.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank CBNNews.com for their kindness.
A couple of days ago or so, I sent a half-joking and half-serious message to their feedback department on their website. I basically said something to the effect of, “You know I am embedding these videos on my blog, the least I could get is a T-Shirt!” I never, in a million years thought that I would hear anything back! Well, I did. Which shocked the snot right out of me!
Thanks to Faye, who is the office manager down at CBN News; for sending me the shirt. It is so awesome.
By the way, the reason I am making the silly face; is because I am trying to get the silly iPod to snap the picture! Not an easy task for a one person to do; you know, hold it out, look in the right spot and not drop the iPod —- all at the same time. It takes skill! 😉
Again, to the good folks down at CBN News, thanks for the shirt and Yes, I will keep posting your videos here. I do it, because I believe that the Christian Worldview is one that is in danger of being stuffed out by secularist liberals, who want to take God out of everything. I may have issues with the “Church World” and I might not be the best person to defend the Christian Faith. But I still believe in Him; I have known Jesus since I was 9 and I will defend the right to believe until my dying breath.
Did you watch the video? Sounds great and nice doesn’t it? Well, someone needs to give this woman the Memo:
Via the Hill, another Democratic Party instance of one hand, not knowing with the other is doing:
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) confirmed Thursday that she will seek the chairmanship of the Senate Budget Committee next year but told The Hill that she cannot commit to doing a budget.
This opens up the possibility that Senate Democrats will avoiding passing a budget resolution for the fourth year in a row.
The last time the Senate passed a standalone budget resolution was in 2009. This past year, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said a budget was not necessary because the top-line spending number for appropriations was set in the August 2011 debt-ceiling deal.
Murray said that an agreement to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” the looming $600 billion in tax increases and spending cuts set to strike in January, could preclude having to pass a Senate budget next year.
“I am committed to working with our committee and with our Congress to put a budget in place but there are a lot of questions in front of us: What happens in the next two weeks, six weeks, year? Does the White House and the leadership come together on some solution to the budget that we have right now that precludes a budget being written next year?” she said. “I have no idea.”
Honestly, how the heck hard is it to pass a budget? I mean, everyone else in America has to live on a budget? You do, I do, everyone does! But yet, the Democrats, who are supposed to be the enlightened ones, over us knuckle-dragging Conservatives (Chuckle, snicker, grin) — cannot even pass a simple budget? Unbelievable.
But yet, we the Conservatives are the stupid party; we are the ones who believe in fiscal restraint and happen to believe in budgets and responsibility. But yet, the Democrats cannot even manage to pass a budget. As some idiot troll, who came here to insult me said, “It’s a Obama world!” Yeah, it is a Obama world alright; and you idiot Democrats now own this mess, no more blaming it on your predecessors anymore. You own it, now stand at the helm and watch as America goes in the abyss and be proud of what you did.
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Stakelbeck on Terror: Post-Election, What Comes Next?:
Synopsis:
On this week’s edition of the Stakelbeck on Terror show, we examine the national security implications of President Obama’s reelection and what comes next in America’s battle against radical Islamists. We also take an on-the-ground look, from Europe, at the Muslim Brotherhood network and the rise of anti-Semitism in the West. Plus, our panel of Bible prophecy experts breaks down the coming Middle East war.
Huckabee: Timeless Thoughts on the Important Things:
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has worn many hats in his lifetime. But he says his most recent role as a grandfather is the most important yet.
Something that I have known for a very long time. David W. Cloud, a Fundamental Baptist Missionary, whom I have a great deal of respect for; lays out the truth in this wonderful piece below:
The result of the recent U.S. election was not surprising to the Bible believer who knows the frightful spiritual condition of America, and we should not respond as unbelievers and heretics and nominal Christians respond to these confusing, frustrating times. Many are in despair, frantically trying to find a safe heaven for their wealth.
But we are not Christians in name only; we are born again by God’s Spirit and we walk in the light of God’s infallible Word. We know the times, or at least we should. We understand the underlying spiritual fundamentals of society. We are pilgrims. Our citizenship is in heaven, and we are exhorted to set our affection on things above, not on things on earth (Col. 3:1-4; Hebrews 11:13; 1 Peter 2:11).
The Bible shines brilliant light upon our situation in this present world, and gives us clear instructions about how to live and act in the face of the challenges of these times.
Let me say at the outset that I understand that politics and government are important, that politics and government affect our daily lives. I am not saying that we should have nothing to do with politics and that we should have no interest in what is happening at the political level.
I am simply arguing in this report that politics is not the answer to the moral, social, and economic ills our nations are facing, and we need to focus our attention on the real fundamental issues, and on God’s will, and on the things that can bring real change, and on things that have eternal value.
This is a very good piece and I highly recommend that you go read the rest of that; like I say on my “Free Gift” page —- if you are a true believe in Christ, then this world is not your home. You are simply here, until the Lord comes back for his Church. Wealth is wonderful, in fact, I kind of wish I had a little of it myself. However, these things are all temporal. One day, when the Lord Jesus pours out his judgement on this earth, all of these material things that we hold so dear, are going to burn up. Just like they did in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah.
The important thing to remember, like David Brody said in his video, no matter who is in the White House; Jesus Christ is still on the throne and he is always in control. Remember that; this is what keeps me from worrying. God is still in control, not matter what.
I believe this quote from the Holy Bible is much needed in the context of this blog posting. I am sure, or at least I would hope that Erick would agree with this:
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. — (Ephesians 6:10-20 King James Version)
We must stand and fight; or we shall all die separately and alone.
Something else, we must keep that flag in the air, at all times. This video will explain, what I mean:
Keep Standing, everyone and keep that flag up!
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