I just heard on the news that rather than allowing the citizens to vote on same-sex marriages to be “legal” and valid in California, judges went ahead and made the decision for the entire state! And, they have chosen to accept same-sex marriages. What in the world is happening in the judicial system?
We used to be a democratic nation, a constitutional republic where the power was to reside in the people and in a written constitution, but things sure seem to have changed. Now power resides in the hands of unelected judges (well, some are elected I guess) who are pushing their concepts of social order on our society and because of their decisions we have the “full faith and credit” in the constitution which says if California is doing it, then all states have to accept and acknowledge and uphold what it is they’re doing despite the opposition that so many citizens have shown on this matter.
Not that I’m totally political (anymore), but one of the biggest things in my mind to consider in our next President is who he might choose to appoint to be judges for our nation. This factor is more important than nearly anything else…in the end they are the ones who decide on the legalization on such things as same-sex marriages, abortion, the raising of taxes, and many other powerful and timely and life-altering topics. They just make “us” think we are helping in making those decisions, but don’t be fooled. We average folks (particularly in a state that doesn’t even get our election votes counted prior to the new President being announced) really don’t decide on much these days. Isn’t it the Gettysburg Address by Abe himself that says “…a government of the people, by the people, for the people…”? I sure wish that was still the case.
My buddy Josh just graduated a month ago with his Law degree and he made it out successfully (meaning still having morals and a relationship with God) J and (of course) at the top of his class. Hopefully someday he will remember his promise to his friends and family from years ago where he stated in his parents’ living room that his goal in life was to someday sit on the Supreme Court Justice. Josh, if you’re reading, we could sure use you soon!
And by the way, if you wonder where I stand on the Presidential election, you really don’t know me well (nor do you know the color used by my party). I’m sure it will all become clear as we progress onward toward the big November day as I'm pretty certain I'll have a few more opinions to share. :) One thing for sure, we really need to be praying not only for the President but for the judges - both on the state level and on the federal level - they are powerful people!
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Yes, yes, and amen! I was reminding people in my church Wed. night that the Bible commands that we pray for those who are in authority in our nation, and that if we do, our reward is that we live a "peaceable life in all godliness and holiness". That's a great promise to hold onto because God's Word never fails IF we do what it says!
I've been encouraging people to register to vote if they aren't registered. If all the Christians in our country would VOTE when they're supposed to, things would be a lot better!
Gotta love Cali. Always the first for all these things that give us a headache.
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