No Gloating Zone - A Weird Mix of Emotions
November 5, 2008 by Randy
Filed under Activism, Christianity, Culture War, Current Affairs
***MORE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST***
Two of the elections outcomes brought out two emotions that had me flip flop between sadness and hope.
First …
Since I was a McCain supporter it is just a matter of fact that my “team” lost the Presidential race. I was of course sad about that and while I am committed to praying, I am deeply concerned about the Obama Presidency. Even so, I am elated and proud of our country’s amazing voter turnout and that a HUGE racial barrier came crashing down. I welled up with pride (the good kind) and tears watching my African American brothers and sisters rejoicing in the streets. I am absolutely thrilled over that historic milestone.
Second …
I was elated to learn that the FL, AZ and CA amendments defining marriage as between one man and one woman passed. They all passed! I was shocked, happy and hopeful for the future, along these lines, after that. Even so, I was talking with Alan this morning and my heart broke for the 66,000 18,000 same sex couples who just had their civil marriage licenses rendered void. I am honestly upset for them. I wish they had never been put in that position to begin with.
I know some of my detractors will not appreciate that sentiment at all considering I was actively promoting the passage of these efforts. That’s ok because I am not writing this for them really. I am just trying to convey this weird duality of strong emotions today.
The Conservative pundits are exhorting us (conservatives) to all be positive and stay true to our convictions. Well, … yeah … of course we will but … last night was rough and it’s ok to face it and admit it.
::: laugh ::: I “own” my feelings :).
But … as always, I reserve the right to be wrong.
I also keep coming back to the peace that comes in resting in my faith in Christ. The tumult of man cannot shake my relationship with Him.
::: prayerful pondering :::
MORE: Alan just posted some of his after election thoughts. Go check it out.
EVEN MORE: Judge Napolitano on FOX News says that a government can’t take away a right that it has previously given without due compensation. He isn’t exactly sure what the courts will end up doing but he believes that those marriages will have to be treated as such until the courts change the outcome or for the life of those unions. Regardless, this still puts those couples in legal limbo. Click here to respond to this update.
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