who did you vote for?

why did you vote for that person?

a couple years back, an adamant student attempted to corner one of our World Missions profs, pressing him finally with, “Well, are you pro-Palestine or pro-Israel?” to which he replied, “I’m pro-Gospel.”

zing.

that’s a rubric most of us don’t employ in our decisions. I reside in a staunchly Republican area, where - sadly - being Christian means being Republican. but Jesus ain’t a white middle-class Republican. he ain’t even white. he’s shekinah white, which means he votes for himself.

I spoke with an extremely bright confidant of mine today. “Wanna hear a secret?” this person quipped. “I voted for Obama.” this same person elected W twice and had sights set on McCain for months. but in the last two days, “I came to believe that although voting Obama may have repercussions for me personally, I’m willing to endure those for the sake of the Gospel.”

really? what does that mean?

“I’m a missionary. I travel around the world. Obama is favored much more than McCain in most other countries, especially Africa. I think Obama may open up doors for the Gospel to spread because other countries may be more willing to interact with Americans, again.”

dispute the particulars of this sentiment all you want. that’s not why I posted. my question is, Do I make decisions like this? Do I base my decisions on what I envision may be best for the Gospel?

Do you?