Thanks for the comment. Agreed, God is neither a Republican or a Democrat.

As for you being a rabid liberal . . . I don’t know what your brother has told you about me-I’ll be sure and ask. I’ve yet to see any froth around your mouth, but I’ll look more closely next time. Whether you are politically liberal or conservative is really little concern of mine. I certainly have my preferences on issues like taxes, drilling for oil, the war in Iraq, etc. However, I am continually trying (however imperfectly) to run my convictions through the grid of Scripture. I assume you would say the same.

So, on the subject of abortion, I would ask how you have come to your conclusion? Is “legal and safe” the basis? Is “a woman’s choice to do what she wants with her body” the foundational premise? In your estimation, what criteria do you use that makes abortion a viable option for a woman? What biblical basis would you appeal to in order to substantiate your viewpoint of the right to take the life of an infant?

Just curious.

What I found interesting though, is when a non-partisan reporter from CNN asked the really tough question about Gov. Palin’s experience as CIC for the AK National Guard, the question was deflected by the Rep. Spokesman with a deftness I had not expected. He never answered the question directly, but said that whatever decisions she had made were certainly more than what Sen. Obama had done.

But what, praytell, did Sen. McCain do? Did he keep his commitment with Larry King even after this hardball session? He did not. He took his proverbial ball and went home. The first real adversity his campaign had faced resulted in his backing out of a scheduled interview in retaliation. I hope that does not foretell of actions he would take in the global arena.

That’s not to say I have stepped in line with all Sen. Obama’s stances on every issue. I do see the moral failings in the Dem. viewpoint – I believe wholeheartedly in One Man-One Woman Marriage. But I would prefer to keep abortion, as abhorrent a procedure as it is, legal and safe for those women who believe it is a viable option. I would never choose it for myself, but I don’t want to see women being butchered in back-alley “clinics” like we saw in the 70′s.

To hear my brother tell it, you would think I’ve totally jumped ship and become a rabid liberal. Not so, but I have enjoyed the healthy debates this presidential campaign has produced.

Whoever is elected in November will have an uphill battle, no matter what side of the Aisle he came from. Either way, it’s an historical year – we will see either our first African-American President, or our first Female Vice President.

I would just call on Christians to remember, however, that God is neither Republican OR Democrat. He is, as you so eloquently stated, King of kings and the Lord of lords. And ultimately, He is who we ALL answer to.