Christians should not be in politics, or should they? The enemies of Judeo-Christian values are. Voting is part of being a U.S. citizen. We may not be of this world, but we are certainly in it. Do you wish to have a government that protects our individual rights and our religious freedom? Or will you surrender to a nation of public and private institutions ruled by the spiritually bankrupt, individuals who vigorously seek to destroy our religious freedom? We have a choice. It is not too late. It will, however, take more than voting.
But what can you do? Here are six proven action steps:
(1) Writing letters or E-mailing is one of the more influential actions we all can take. Personal letters are usually more effective. Write letters to legislators, educators, advertisers. Also write letters of appreciation and encouragement to those in the public spotlight who have taken a public stand for Judeo-Christian values or protecting the individual’s right to life, liberty, and property.
(2) Form a committee. How many people does it take to be a committee? Just one. Local news media is far more receptive to press releases from a committee. The price to rent a post office box and print a letterhead is minimal. You can form an ongoing general committee. The committee can monitor political candidates and their actions. You can also form a temporary committee to expose and combat a specific issue. Is a local judge more concerned with criminal rights than justice? Form a committee to monitor his or her courtroom. Be sure to let everyone know you are doing it.
(3) Promote traditional values literature. First become informed then get the truth out. Some will only read an article, some a pamphlet, others a book. Follow up with further information and a call for action on their part. Invest your time, money, and energy educating only those receptive to Judeo-Christian values.
(4) Speak up. If we influence one person at a time or one hundred, positive changes will take place. If you are well informed and have the ability, become a speaker. Offer your speaking services to various groups. Attend public functions where policy makers encourage public feedback. Then stand up and do so. If you are informed and can think on your feet, your verbal skills are needed to challenge the enemies of Judeo-Christian values. The vehement vocal minority, apologists for spiritual bankruptcy, are quick to speak up or appear before various local groups. Those holding Judeo-Christian values must be prepared to challenge these people.
(5) Being a picket or a pamphleteer is not for everyone. For some it can be fun, those who enjoy the activity. Your visual presence is encouraging to others holding Judeo-Christian values. They know they are not alone. Those who attack and belittle Judeo-Christian values will profess their right to do so. Well you have the right to speak out for your Judeo-Christian values.
(6) Prayer is our most powerful weapon. Your prayers can change our Nation’s negative direction.
To end the corrupting influence of self-indulgence and moral decay, we must replace the spiritually bankrupt who rule our public and private institutions. We need to fill our judicial system, public institutions, corporate boardrooms, and legislative halls with those who understand the truth of moral absolutes.
By influencing public opinion or being involved in the political process you can replace a judge, change a school director, or elect a legislator. Through prayer you can change a nation. It is up to you.
__________ Michael E. Odell
"Right is right, even if nobody does it. Wrong is wrong, even if everybody is wrong about it."
____ G. K. Chesterton
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About Me
- Michael E. Odell
- Michael E. Odell, a political polemicist with a working background in sales, finances, politics, writing, broadcasting, and teaching small business classes on several college campuses. He has authored several books including Gold A Layman’s Investment Manual, Business Plans for Lemonade Stands, and Marketing Plans for Lemonade Stands—and an occasional poem for his own pleasure. He was first elected to the State House of Representatives Spokane Valley’s 4th District in 1962 and ran for Congress in 1968. Fifty years an outspoken advocate of less government and more individual responsibility.