I loved reading your thoughts. Back in 2016 I wrote two blog posts about the election (on a public blog that I have rarely ever shared). The first I titled #Never Trump #Never Hillary and it was 2 paragraphs long. The second was much longer and I titled it "How Can a Christian vote in our world today". I have changed my views slightly since then, but stand by what I said back then. If you are curious, here is the link to the longer one and I'll paste the entirety of the shorter one below: https://agirlsaved.blogspot.com/2016/08/how-can-christian-vote-in-our-world.html
2016 blog post pasted below:
"I remain resolutely #NeverTrump and #NeverHillary. I flat out reject the statement that voting for someone other than Trump is a vote for Hillary (and interestingly, my Aunt said to me the other day "You know a vote for someone other than Hillary is a vote for Trump"- so both sides are using that particular argument it would seem). An A is not now and never will be a B. If I say I don't like apples and won't eat an apple, does that automatically mean I like and will eat an orange? What about a banana? One does not automatically lead to the other in any world but politics, apparently.
At the end of the day, the only SAVIOR any of us can rely on is Jesus Christ. Since the beginning of time Humanity's attempts to make anyone else the savior of anything have failed miserably 100% of the time. The direction that this country has taken away from God and toward human beings to save us from ourselves will be no different now. Quit looking to government to fix what it was never meant to fix. Quit giving it the power that our Lord meant to rest in each of us through living a moral life and following the Holy Spirit's leadings and this all goes away. Until then- pray, speak the truth in love, stand up for your principles without wavering, and vote in accordance with those principals and your moral conscience - not what those without one are bullying you into."
Brady Silas - I love this post and your openness to opening up a wider discussion amongst the 50/50 split and into the great divide if you will - and you will - which I applaud and respect.
You don't come more liberal than me though I have a profound respect for libertarianism and old school family value republicans such as McCain and Romney. When any party starts lying blatantly to American to its face and the powers that be support you in that process. Well that isn't democracy democrat or republican. That is called fascism.
I'm still "bitter" about what the dems did to Bernie back in the day if that helps orient you to my politics. However, as you end your article with deep love and respect. Let's hope that is not politically oriented to any party right Brady - but it is where my bias puts me on the dem side of the ticket.
Thank you for opening up this important discussion! For me, you are particating in an aspect of our well-being that as you know, is near and dear to my heart. Openness to discuss with love and respect.
I totally agree with everything you’re saying in this. I also feel like I fall in the groups 3 and 4… A majority of our generation has become so desensitized to politics, and I think social media is a big part of that. Anyone can access information on each side with a few taps on the screen. Having so much information makes it hard to judge what is real versus what’s fake, and that’s why a lot of us have sort of ‘given up’ on politics all together.
This post gives me hope that there’s people out there that want REAL change. We are not each other’s enemy.
I loved reading your thoughts. Back in 2016 I wrote two blog posts about the election (on a public blog that I have rarely ever shared). The first I titled #Never Trump #Never Hillary and it was 2 paragraphs long. The second was much longer and I titled it "How Can a Christian vote in our world today". I have changed my views slightly since then, but stand by what I said back then. If you are curious, here is the link to the longer one and I'll paste the entirety of the shorter one below: https://agirlsaved.blogspot.com/2016/08/how-can-christian-vote-in-our-world.html
2016 blog post pasted below:
"I remain resolutely #NeverTrump and #NeverHillary. I flat out reject the statement that voting for someone other than Trump is a vote for Hillary (and interestingly, my Aunt said to me the other day "You know a vote for someone other than Hillary is a vote for Trump"- so both sides are using that particular argument it would seem). An A is not now and never will be a B. If I say I don't like apples and won't eat an apple, does that automatically mean I like and will eat an orange? What about a banana? One does not automatically lead to the other in any world but politics, apparently.
At the end of the day, the only SAVIOR any of us can rely on is Jesus Christ. Since the beginning of time Humanity's attempts to make anyone else the savior of anything have failed miserably 100% of the time. The direction that this country has taken away from God and toward human beings to save us from ourselves will be no different now. Quit looking to government to fix what it was never meant to fix. Quit giving it the power that our Lord meant to rest in each of us through living a moral life and following the Holy Spirit's leadings and this all goes away. Until then- pray, speak the truth in love, stand up for your principles without wavering, and vote in accordance with those principals and your moral conscience - not what those without one are bullying you into."
Great job delving into this topic, Brady!
Brady Silas - I love this post and your openness to opening up a wider discussion amongst the 50/50 split and into the great divide if you will - and you will - which I applaud and respect.
You don't come more liberal than me though I have a profound respect for libertarianism and old school family value republicans such as McCain and Romney. When any party starts lying blatantly to American to its face and the powers that be support you in that process. Well that isn't democracy democrat or republican. That is called fascism.
I'm still "bitter" about what the dems did to Bernie back in the day if that helps orient you to my politics. However, as you end your article with deep love and respect. Let's hope that is not politically oriented to any party right Brady - but it is where my bias puts me on the dem side of the ticket.
Thank you for opening up this important discussion! For me, you are particating in an aspect of our well-being that as you know, is near and dear to my heart. Openness to discuss with love and respect.
Well done Brady!
I totally agree with everything you’re saying in this. I also feel like I fall in the groups 3 and 4… A majority of our generation has become so desensitized to politics, and I think social media is a big part of that. Anyone can access information on each side with a few taps on the screen. Having so much information makes it hard to judge what is real versus what’s fake, and that’s why a lot of us have sort of ‘given up’ on politics all together.
This post gives me hope that there’s people out there that want REAL change. We are not each other’s enemy.
Great read as always man!