Something amazing happened today.  I feel blessed and lucky to have made it through the election.  Based on the “prophecy” of many conservative evangelicals and others I thought for sure when I woke up this morning my house would be burned to the ground, my wife left me and my kids adopted by Muslims and raised as terrorists.  Oh and I forgot about the overwhelming fear that once elected Obama would declare all white people unemployed and without health care.  Thank the Lord for my trusty American Made Harley-Davidson, for it would not let me down. 

And yet, as like every other day I have known on this earth, the sun came up.  My wife and kids and I greeted the day.  I kissed them goodbye and came to my place of work to provide for them.  My health care plan is intact.  My 401k is in the same place it was before yesterday, the toilet.  And the gas in my tank did not randomly explode; rather it nicely fueled my engine so I could get to work.

No, I didn’t vote for Obama.  No, I did not stay glued to the T.V. last night watching every single vote come in.  Yes, I did watch President elect Obama speak and no, I’m not scared for our country. 

Here is the sad and scary thing I learned, or rather reaffirmed, during this election.  No matter what people believe, too many are too willing to suspend their faith in order to propagandize political candidates.  I have learned that some Bishops, Priests, and Laity (Catholic or not) speak false witness and fail to recognize the wooden beam in their own eyes while screaming about the toothpick in another’s.  I have learned that sometimes the popular vote can elect a president, despite our stupid Electoral College system. 

But most of all I learned that I don’t understand people who say they believe in the American ideal of freedom and democracy; whine and cry when such machine is in action.  At the first sign of defeat the Republican camp was whining about problems in the process.  I understand, though I did not see, that McCain supporters booed at his speech. 

So I guess the most important lesson for me is this.  That no matter the situation, no matter which side I am on, I learned I have the strength to resist spreading false witness.  Maybe, no definitely, not perfectly; but with great intent and purpose and with Christ as my guide. 

I think it’s time we held both sides accountable for their actions, rather than pointing at the other all of the time.  So, I’m sickened by you republican party.  I’m sickened by you conservative Pastors who spoke and speak false witness.  I’m sickened by you man or woman who suspends the faith you proclaim in order to win an election. 

So Christian:  Do not whine like a little boy who lost his toy.  President Elect Barack Obama will be your and my President.  Rather, support him in moving our country forward and in a Christian manner hold him accountable to acting for the good of the people.  How sad for those that spend their entire life worried about whom will be President and what will happen to us if so and so is elected. 

Why…because if you for one second raise the office of President above the office of God of the Universe…then you are no better than an Egyptian looking to Pharaoh for orders.  Break free of this bond.  No, I am not telling you to kill a lamb and spread its blood over your door frame, though after this Halloween I’m not sure some did not already handle that for you. 

What I am telling you to do is love. 

Love as Christ called. 

God will not abandon His people.  Haven’t you read the book?  It’s a great deal at Target…wait, are they still open?  

God bless you and keep you President Elect Barack Obama.  May you be guided by the Truth in Jesus Christ to govern equitably according to God’s just and fit law.  And may you be protected by the intercession of Our Lady.

Peace 

If I were aborted there would be no sun for me

If I were aborted I would not had chance to see

Because when you are aborted The choice is made for you

If I were aborted my life would be so short

If I were aborted I would bypass Jesus’ court

Because when you are aborted there is no sin to hide

The choice was made for me, my opinion set aside

If I were aborted I’d be forgotten by many

If I were aborted my mother would not forget me

Because when I child is aborted the pain is much to strong

And this pain will rest in her soul far too long

If I were aborted the world would never know my cause

If I were aborted no one would see the greatness I could bring

Because when you are aborted, your accomplishments cannot sing

And those that would applaud you never know what you can bring

If I were aborted I shutter to think the cost

If I were aborted I cry when thinking what would be lost

Because if I were aborted my wife would have no soul mate

And the love that I now show her would never be replaced

If I were aborted I’d have no chance to be a husband

If I were aborted I’d have no chance to be a father

My children would not know this world and that is much too sad

For on the days when I see them smile I am so joy filled and glad

If I were aborted I would pray for you each day

If I were aborted I could have no other say

Because when you are aborted you come to know the Truth

That only God can fill the void in any woman’s heart

So today while you are praying please remember not who wrote this poem

But rather those that sing your prayers before the Father’s throne

For while we know not what they could have done on Earth

We know that what they are doing now is tugging on God’s heart.