My take on the morning of Election Day in the USA:
This shouldn't even be close. The fact that it is close reveals that sexism and racism is not only a stain on the fabric of our nation, it is part of threads that make up the fabric of our nation.
The main thing hindering Vice President Harris is gender and race. With someone this decent and extraordinarily competent, she should be way ahead in the polling.
I think Kamala Harris will win, but it's sad that the Republican Party under Trump has reduced itself to enabling a liar, criminal, abuser of women, insurrectionist, and someone too cognitively unstable to be president of the United States.
Thank you for speaking the truth so clearly and profoundly especially during this election cycle. I am grateful for your work and the voice you give to justice!!
Grateful this morning for solid and sound teaching about what matters most as we move through this election and the days to follow. Your wisdom and leadership bless me.
The perspective I come at this is as long as individuals are being genuine in their approaches, I don't take issue with those who state they are voting "their conscience" "Biblically" or "with a tender heart and kindness." They all have merit as well as limitations that should considered.
I only take issue with those who use such terms as thinly-veiled expressions of who people should vote for in terms of partisanship. Here, the "how" differs from the "who." I am not suggesting you are doing that here. Even so, "vote Biblically" has certainly been used in that manner (by others).
I prefer to believe we are all attempting to approximate what we believe God would have us do (in voting as well as in other parts of our lives). Yet, unlike others, knowing with absolute certainty what God would have me do has always somewhat alluded me. Not only do I not claim to know the "who" God would have me vote for, if I were voting, I'm also not entirely convinced God cares if I vote.
In some ways, I envy those who possess the certainty of God's mind on this (as well as on other issues). Having the ability to invoke God makes life easier. It certainty has worked to absolve some individuals of the implications of their beliefs or actions. After all, it is God and not me who holds those views!
I'm wondering if a good course of action might simply be "sin boldly!" Make the choice one believes God would have made and realize, ultimately, we don't always know what to do but we look to God.
Regarding voting, that is how I made my choice. Of course, I am blessed with no shortage of individuals who have told me I am wrong, But as in other things, if I am wrong, I know God will make it clear to me.
Again, I truly appreciate you and the reflections you offer.
My take on the morning of Election Day in the USA:
This shouldn't even be close. The fact that it is close reveals that sexism and racism is not only a stain on the fabric of our nation, it is part of threads that make up the fabric of our nation.
The main thing hindering Vice President Harris is gender and race. With someone this decent and extraordinarily competent, she should be way ahead in the polling.
I think Kamala Harris will win, but it's sad that the Republican Party under Trump has reduced itself to enabling a liar, criminal, abuser of women, insurrectionist, and someone too cognitively unstable to be president of the United States.
Sound…solid!
A tough mind to critically process data, facts and behaviors
A tender heart that critically processes the resulting consequences on others
Thank you Dr. Tisby
Jemar,
Thank you for speaking the truth so clearly and profoundly especially during this election cycle. I am grateful for your work and the voice you give to justice!!
Amen. With hopes and prayers, and messages of goodwill from around the world.
Grateful this morning for solid and sound teaching about what matters most as we move through this election and the days to follow. Your wisdom and leadership bless me.
The tender heart and tough mind is so important. I think some equate conscience with moral strictures imposed from outside
The Rapunzel image is a brilliant explanation of disinformation and misinformation. And the motivations of the people initiating disinformation.
I truly appreciate your thoughts.
The perspective I come at this is as long as individuals are being genuine in their approaches, I don't take issue with those who state they are voting "their conscience" "Biblically" or "with a tender heart and kindness." They all have merit as well as limitations that should considered.
I only take issue with those who use such terms as thinly-veiled expressions of who people should vote for in terms of partisanship. Here, the "how" differs from the "who." I am not suggesting you are doing that here. Even so, "vote Biblically" has certainly been used in that manner (by others).
I prefer to believe we are all attempting to approximate what we believe God would have us do (in voting as well as in other parts of our lives). Yet, unlike others, knowing with absolute certainty what God would have me do has always somewhat alluded me. Not only do I not claim to know the "who" God would have me vote for, if I were voting, I'm also not entirely convinced God cares if I vote.
In some ways, I envy those who possess the certainty of God's mind on this (as well as on other issues). Having the ability to invoke God makes life easier. It certainty has worked to absolve some individuals of the implications of their beliefs or actions. After all, it is God and not me who holds those views!
I'm wondering if a good course of action might simply be "sin boldly!" Make the choice one believes God would have made and realize, ultimately, we don't always know what to do but we look to God.
Regarding voting, that is how I made my choice. Of course, I am blessed with no shortage of individuals who have told me I am wrong, But as in other things, if I am wrong, I know God will make it clear to me.
Again, I truly appreciate you and the reflections you offer.