Democratic turnout was on fire and it looks like both Republican candidates lost here in my home state. Baptist minister Warnock has a lead of over 50k votes. Jewish candidate Ossoff (dude is 33 years old) around 15k. My punditry is not so hot. I thought both Dems would lose. My post-election analysis is on target, though: Republicans blew these every which way and Trump’s feuds hurt the two candidates.
But, who knows what might happen? Easy to predict some finger pointing here.
There aren’t enough old white guys (like me) in this state. Demographics have changed. Republicans in this state are inept. The biggest target seems to be the sec of state. He did the best job of all. The governor was uninspiring. GOP leadership in the state set this up for failure. Trump hurt, didn’t help. Time to turn this page.
Maybe we should get on God’s agenda. Your church needs a better pastor. Your community needs to hear more Gospel. People around you need a personal touch. They don’t care one whit about the latest outrage du jour you read on the internet.
The republic will survive.
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But hey, my wife and I got stimulii checks yesterday. Free money. The government can just print checks. No funds needed.
I’m not depressed. I may be mildly depressed if Ohio State upsets Alabama. That would signal that the universe is indeed out of order.
I care. I will obviously pray for our country. But we were not great again for 4 years. Spiritually we were the pits. Evangelicals lost their credibility by joining a political cult, following a fake savior. The Gospel was hindered. We must stop fighting culture wars and start obeying the Great Commission and being the church. We must like the first-century church, just pry for the world and its leaders while we live as citizens of Christ’s kingdom.
Remember, the churches sat on the sidelines when the Nazis took over Germany. Christians must cry out against evil, wherever its found.
Which is why I’ve chosen not to side by idly while the President debases America.
President Trump did more to help Americans in four years than the opposition has done in 30 years.
Mr. Thorton,
I pray for the day when those who are born again and inhabited by the Holy Spirit would collectively refrain from partisan language and elevate “principled language and thinking’ influenced by the Word of God.
‘William’ is fine, Curtis.
There is a vast divide in political preference based on race. Maybe that will diminish. Maybe not. But it is intensified by heavy partisan political statements from the pulpit. My church and pastor are generally apolitical in our congregation which has a significant although non-majority non-white attendance.
Good post, William. This might be the best post you have ever written. I mean that seriously.
Now, for something more. You stated: “I may be mildly depressed if Ohio State upsets Alabama. That would signal that the universe is indeed out of order.”
If that were to happen, I shall join you in depression, but not “mildly.” In my case, if the unspeakable does happen, I shall be deeply depressed with probable need of professional intervention.
ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!
IF that happens . . . could it be the beginning of the Apocaplyse?
I am doing heavy research in the works of John Nelson Darby and Dwight Pentecost at this very moment for that possibility, John Fariss.
For Calvinists, True Believer Trumpers, and other dour brethren and sistren, this comment is HUMOR.
COVID-19 has, as we know, caused some shortages in our supply chain. For our conspiracy minded readers, SBCV will be happy to ship some heavy duty tinfoil to you if your area has a shortage.
Happy to do our part.
The political party that recently had a member end a public prayer given in the House of Rep, with the Amen and Awoman ending and the party that wants to make language in the House sex gender neutral is in complete control of the US federal government plus the support of the deep state. Now many will say these are “little” things but “little” things mean a lot and actually reveal your true heart. Ending a prayer with Awoman is making fun and belittling people of faith and doing so in a government setting is troubling and revealing. Language and… Read more »
Okay but serious question. Were you also this angry when Vice President Pence quoted a Bible verse in Hebrews and replaced “Jesus” with “Old Glory” in a speech last year? Because as awful as “awomen” was (and it was bad), the idolatry and syncretism with that statement from the second most powerful person in the US should be much more concerning. Unless we have so allowed Christian nationalism to creep in that we can’t see it anymore?
Of course, the Democrats are a horrible answer to our country’s problems. But let’s not make the same mistake in the opposite direction.
The awoman thing was arrogant and stupid. But how about the president openly pressuring the vice president to violate the constitution?
Bill Mac, so all arguments or opinions call be can disqualified by the old canard “what aboutism’ President Trump is gone soon as President , the Democrats are totally in charge of federal government plus have the press, social media, Wall Street/big money people and the entertainment cartel behind their agenda. Want to see CRT in action? watch what happens the next few years. So as Al Jolson use to say ‘ You ain’t seen nothing yet”. Of course maybe I worship Trump and do not know better .
That’s right. Now Democrats will control the presidency and both houses of Congress. Thank you president Trump.
President Trump had many real accomplishments in fours years that were good for the nation. On the political side, he has started a political revolution that will either take over the traditional , establishment Republican Party or a new grassroot party will emerge. I am not that terribly upset with the results of the election is Ga. as the two Republicans were really not with the Trump wing and were typical establishment Republicans, so no big lost. Now in 2022 and 2024 elections the choice will be crystal clear Conservative, grassroot people will not automatic go with the traditional ,… Read more »
Trump is an aberration, destructive to America and its values. He is a sign of how far we have fallen, that we would elect a man that depraved.
The depraved ones are those who support abortion and homosexuality
Believe the events of today trumped your opinion. Disgrace.
Trump has started a revolution all right. It is playing out in the capitol right now. What is happening there, incited by Trump, is not America.
Steve, I hear what you said, “Trump had many real accomplishments in four years that were good for the nation.” I hear this from many Republicans but still cannot come up with “MANY”, or even “ANY.” An irenic civil dialog might be good, but the time has long passed.
Actually, I don’t think the “Amen” thing is that little. It seems to me the opening of a door toward something that is not good; Censorship – Government mandated censorship. Censorship is an enemy to the preaching of the gospel and the full counsel of God.
“When God judges a nation He gives them wicked rulers.” – John Calvin
Calvin was no peach himself when it came to supporting rulers.
I don’t think you have much of a point John. Was Jimmy Carter wicked or a good ruler?
Is Biden ‘wickeder’ than Trump?
If you like statements out of any context, why wouldn’t you quote the Bible rather than a flawed figure in Christian history?
That statement really fired up Ole Michael Servetus. He carried the torch when it came to speaking about wicked rulers.
I agree. I just hope the last 4 years was enough judgement.
I think that has certainly been the case over the last 4 years, possibly longer.
William,
I may need to accept your gracious offer of a resupply.
Does speculation on length of time before the 25th amendment is passed into law (portending our first female POTUS) …require the expenditure of tinfoil?
Inquiring minds want to know?
You mean invoked or implemented? Today might be a good day.
In other news, pro-Trump protesters just stormed the Capitol.
One of the few times in the last 4 years VP Pence has shown some integrity, and now he’s a traitor.
2020 Corrupt Election. 2021 A Corrupt Government takes over.
Other than the fact that all of the credible evidence indicates the election was one of the cleanest, with fewer irregularities than any other and that there was absolutely no “massive voter fraud,” I will agree with you. Human beings are corrupt and there is not any way they can resolve their own problems using human intellect and education apart from God. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Christians are instructed by both Paul and Peter to give respect that is due to the civil government, but there are not instructions to form an… Read more »
What constitutes “Credible” evidence in your world?
Well one thing about it now…If Biden and team can not fix all the problems it is their parties fault, they have no one to blame. They have the Senate, Congress and Presidential office. If they can not “fix” the racism, poverty, immigration, wages, climate and divide in the nation it will be because they just flat out can not do it. They said they have the answers!!??… (I am not holding my breath for them to do anything, except maybe, just maybe look good and have a few manners) Some of this said tongue in cheek…
Free Speech is being Censored everywhere. Liberals are afraid of the Truth. They cannot abide others opinions. Pastors, they will censor you, too!
Heck, Curtis, free speech doesn’t exist on SBC voices. Never has. Never will.
I am more than ready. The Trump administration was a failure and an an embarassment. What’s coming is economic prosperity and real leadership. You can gripe about socialism, blah, blah, blah, Biden’s a centrist, he’s got a centrist congress and senate and other than a solid effort to resolve the mess that health care has become under Trump, there are no plans for government ownership of any means of production.
I wouldn’t consider an Ohio State win an upset, especially after watching them dismantle Clemson.