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SCHIAVO
Not a right-to-life issue
| I am disappointed in my brothers and
sisters in Christ. I believe that God, too, is
disappointed and embarrassed. We, as Baptists here
lately, seem to do what is necessary to get in the
media. We tell government “to stay out”
and then we beg them to come in. We are no
different from the world—going back and forth for
our own gain. This is not a right to life battle.
First, the right to life battle is for babies who have no
say. Terri did have a say and her husband fought to do as
she said.
I believe that God’s Word talks about life and
how precious it is, but in Mark 10:6-9, Jesus tells that
a man and woman are two become one, and to let no man put
asunder. This is exactly what is happening.
Terri’s family and the Christians are trying to pull
apart an institution that God started in the Garden of
Eden.
It is time we stop judging and start loving just as
Jesus Christ did.
|
David J. Ellis
Lakeland |
ELECTIONS
Christians should vote
| I would like to take this opportunity to
encourage the Christians who are registered voters in the
great state of Florida. I want to encourage you and
ask you to help hold our elected officials
accountable. Our voices need to be heard in both
Tallahassee and Washington. We need to help both
Democrat and Republican politicians understand the
consequences of their actions or non-actions in the jobs
that they do. They need to understand that they are to
represent the desires of their constituents, not a
personal agenda that furthers their own political
ambitions.
As Christians, we need to send a message loud and
clear to those who we place in office. Our
officials need to gain a better understanding of what
people in their districts and states want. If they
fail to do this, our message should be clear that you
will be replaced in the next election.
Politicians count on the failure of the church to be
proactive in issues in the political arena. Lets
send our elected officials a message that Florida
Baptists are watching and will be vocal and active in the
upcoming elections. Be Steadfast!
|
Jeff Stockdale
Starke/Keystone Heights |
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