Huckabee supported by HSLD

Discussion in 'Homeschooling in the News' started by aggie01, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. Dani

    Dani New Member

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    I have an aunt who lives in Arkansas and says that he is wishy washy. I am not sure who I am voting for, but just wanted to throw out the opinion of someone who has been under him as governor. She never really gave me any details, said he would say one thing and do another. However, what politician does not do that?
     
  2. dawninns

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    Granted I don't have a say but I'd be perfectly happy with a moral and principled person whther godly, christian, atheist or rastafarian. :)

    The fact that a politician is Christian does nothing for me. I've seen to many Christian politicians in action.:(
     
  3. Jackie

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    Actually, my dh and I are discussing this right now. He's not too keen on the Mormon guy, simply because he IS Mormon. But I'd be more likely to vote for him over a guy who is a Sunday-Morning Christian only. And I would SURE vote for him over Hillary!!! A non-Christian who will vote my values to me is better than a professing Christian who won't.
     
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    I've been leaning that way, but part of me wonders if I'd just be wasting my vote on a lost cause. Then again, if enough people thought that way we'd only ever elect the media front runners.
     
  5. Jackie

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    And if enough people thought they'd vote for the "impossible choice", that "impossible" could very well happen. I mean, look at how Huckabee was considered impossible a few months ago!

    Besides, I can only vote as I feel God would have me. The election results are in His hands, not mine. If he tells me to vote for an "impossible" candidate, that's what I should do.
     
  6. Dani

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    I feel exactly the same way!
     
  7. dawninns

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    I can't resist this...

    I recently foudn a youtube video of an old Canadian show called, "Talking to Americans." Basically the host played a news reporter and went and asked Americans'opinions on ridiculous and made up scenarios about Canada. An example:

    What is your opinion of the Canadian practice of putting senior citizens out on ice bergs?

    It was basically meant to poke a little fun about how little many Americans know about Canada.

    Here's one involving Huckabee!
     
  8. Jackie

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    Dawn, I LOVED it!!! The idea of having a National Igloo for a capital, and being concerned about the effects of Global warming on it!!! It was GREAT!!!
     
  9. athleticsgirl

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    THANK YOU!!! I am so glad to see someone say this! I was under the impression that church and state were to be seperate. I cannot imagine voting for/not voting for someone because of their religion. To say that you won't vote for so-and-so because they are _____ is ridiculous. So many people complain about the prejudice and discrimination in our country, but yet they do it themselves over and over again. Religion should have nothing to do with who is President. Bush is a "Christian"..correct? :roll:

    And from what I have studied, Mormons are "Christians".
     
  10. Jackie

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    That depends on your definition of Christian, and this thread really isn't the place to get into it. Mormons basically believe that additional revelation has been made to John Smith, and that revelation takes precident over the Bible.
     
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    You're right, this isn't the place to discuss it. Every Christian has a different definition of Christianity depending on how they want to live their lives. Apologies for my comment...I will keep my mouth shut and just read :)
     
  12. dawninns

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    While I don't think the Mormons meet the definition of being a Christian denomination I'd certainly welcome them as part of the wider Christian family and refer to them as Christians myself.

    athleticsgirl - You're welcome. Religion has never been even a consideration when I vote for someone. It's partly because I'm in Canada where we're simply more secular (a candidate's religion just isn't even discussed here) but also it just doesn't seem to be a reliable indicator of anything important in a political candidate.
     
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    Ok I have to comment because I am offended. I am Mormon and I am most definately a Christian. NO way does the LDS church believe the book of mormon takes presidence over the Bible.
    I teach my kids from both books. This year we are Studying the old testament, its our first year doing scripture study so naturally I would start from the Bible. I hate it that people believe the Bible is somewhat less important to us. How could it somehow be less important? Its the word of God isnt it?
     
  14. Jackie

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    Then Jackie, I stand corrected in what you believe. Again, I don't want to hijack this thread into a discussion on Mormon beliefs. If anyone wants to start another thread about that, they are welcome to do so.
     
  15. Emma's#1fan

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    When I speak of a Christian being in office, I am referring to a MORAL, PRINCIPLED person.
    If a politician claims to be a Christian, but was for abortion or anything else I was against, then no, I would not vote this person in office because he isn't following Godly principles. There are somethings that I find appauling, Christian or not.
    As a Christian, I am glad that we have a Christian in office, whether or not I agree with all that has come to pass in his presidency. I can easily vote for a non-Christian with morals and values and yet, I will still not be completely satisfied with what he does just as I would not be completely satisfied with everything a Christian president would do.
    Patty
     
  16. bugsmommy

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    I cant remember where I read this ont he web, I guess it could be googled....Mary Pride (hs advocate....has published articles in a hsing magazine and is an authour of hsing books) did not support huckabee because of the wishy washy stuff. It may have been on Youtube even...cant remember!! i think before i make my final decision, I will look it up and really research all of the canidates!

    OHHH HERE IT IS!!! The article is at home-schoolworld.com!!! Later I am gonna take the time to really read the whole thing!!
     
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    Thanks for the link, Dawn!!! I did check it out!
     
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    Well according to that link Ron Paul is really sounding good for homeschoolers. Hmm choices choices.
     
  20. Emma's#1fan

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    Thanks!:D
    Patty
     

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