Friday, February 3, 2012

Voting


Just when I thought I got all of the political ads out of my mind and their mudslinging wash from ears, along comes a quote from Susan B. Anthony “I always distrust people who know so much about what God wants them to do to their fellows.”

I am a Multifaith Chaplain who serves all without exception.  I certainly have my own very personal views on religion, relationship with I know is sacred and what I declare as my faith.

When I hear politicians campaigning and they are pandering to mostly fundamentalist Christian values and views I get nervous.  Because then they start saying what is good and bad for our country based on those values and views.  THIS is where I believe the Separation of Church and State should also apply, at least the Bill of Rights, the first Amendment should protect EVERYONE from a politician bringing his/her religious views into a campaign.  What if THOSE “rites”, views, or practice match up with EVERY SINGLE American (which they don’t.) 

I am VERY skeptical about ANY politician who wants to hold office with his/her religious views being the foundation of their agenda.  That is forcing their religious values down the throats of every single American regardless if we like it or not, regardless if we have the same values or not.

It is important to be informed about who you are voting for, regardless of party or affiliation. I ask each reader to insure that before they cast any vote for anyone, be sure you have done your homework and your values match up EXACTLY with the person you may, with your vote, put in office to “control” our laws, future and freedoms.
  

We can be the change we seek in this world. and in ourselves.  One day.  One journey.  One person.  One vote at a time.

Royal D. Bush serves as a Multifaith Chaplain with Inclusive Life.  He studied at Andersonville Theological Seminary, and with the International Institute of Faith Based Counseling.  He also holds a Bachelor Degree in business administration. Chaplain Royal shares two important messages: You are beautiful, you are loved and you are worthy, just the way you are.  And: Now is the time in this world that every human being is called to lift up the weak, offer a hand UP to the impoverished, cherish our elders and stand up for the oppressed.  Chaplain Royal is available in Omaha for premarital coaching, couples coaching, life coaching and pastoral care.  In Iowa and Nebraska he is available for marriage ceremonies, end of life planning and funerals.


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