by Tammy Pegelow

Created on: January 02, 2009

A person's faith should not only influence them to vote, but should also influence the way they vote as well. We have been blessed to live in a democratic society, and that blessing did not come free. The very freedoms that we enjoy here in America were paid for at a very high price. God has been at work in America since before its inception.

Our court systems, school systems and government systems were based on the Christian faith, and the freedom to express that faith. That is not to say that other faiths can not or should not be allowed. Freedom of religion gives people of all faith the right to follow their faith and religion. In an effort to allow this freedom however, we should not forget that the Christian faith and the Bible, was and still is the basic belief system this country was built on. As we have removed God systematically from these basic fundamental systems (school, govt. etc..) we have also lost a moral compass to guide us. We have slowly but surely ascribed to the belief that everyone's judgement is acceptable. With no specific guide to tell what is right and wrong, we all just do that which "feels right" to us as individuals. We need to remember that feelings can be very deceptive. If I feel like eating candy for breakfast, lunch and dinner, that does not make it right. In fact, it is very wrong and unhealthy, and my life will be much shorter and very unpleasant if I decide to follow this tasty diet.

How can we expect our children to know right from wrong if they are not taught? How can they be taught if God and the Bible are not allowed in school? How can God be allowed in school if we don't elect officials to our government that believe this is the way and then actually walk in it? People of faith need to VOTE, and be heard. Seek representation by your elected officials. Pray for your vote, and then do it. After all is said and done however, don't forget that God is all powerful. God can use anyone for his purpose. Remember King Cyrus and King Darius. They were used by God and for God despite not being God's "chosen" people. Our officials can and will be used by God to achieve His purpose, even if they don't claim an affiliation to Him.

In conclusion, we have a moral responsibility to vote. Know what your candidates stand for, what they believe in, what their track records for voting are and WHO they believe in. Make the most informed decision that you can with the information available on the candidates. Then finally, get to the booth and vote. It's your right and your freedom to do so, and the cost was paid for first on the Cross, and again on the battle fields.

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