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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Opus 2016-150: Election 2016: Trump Endorses

Donald Trump has endorsed Renee Ellmers in a North Carolina primary race according to the Washington Times.  If you are like me that didn’t send out any alarm bells but that changed as I read the article. 

Ellmers is an example of the seduction of power.  We elect people because of where they “stand” and then they do an about face.  She was once endorsed by the Tea Party for her position on spending and size of government.  Another betrayal.
“She has made clear that she no longer thinks of herself as her constituents’ representative to Washington; instead she thinks of herself as Washington’s representative to her constituents,” Jenny Beth Martin, chairwoman of the Tea Party Patriots fund, said.
The article focused on her support for amnesty and allowing illegals to stay in the country.  It also says she is actively pro abortion.  She is not favored in the primary but it shows the willingness of Trump to move in the opposite direction than I want the country to go.

The jury is still hung in my mind.

homo unius libri

4 comments:

  1. ...funny that you should mention hanging the jury...

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    1. Having lived through things like the O.J. Simpson trial I can think of a few juries that deserve it and even more judges.

      Grace and peace.

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  2. Such things concern me, too. He could be a total plant, after all. It's just that I prefer the unknown to a known evil.

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    1. I am finding more and more people that agree with you. They continue to emphasize how bad things will be under Hillary. At least with Trump there is a chance he might do some things right, even if by accident. We are not electing to sainthood, just the presidency.

      Grace and peace.

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