Posted by
SLopez on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 3:32:57 PM
I want to briefly discuss something that has lately been "lost in translation". After hearing some stats today from the FOX News channel, I wanted to define a word that has been once again lost in translation. That word is "Evangelical/ism". According to recent polls, over 30% of "Evangelicals" have voted for Barack Husein Obama for president. Therefore, the evangelical vote has once again become a factor in the election. With that said, I may get a little controversial for those who define "evangelical" differently, however I want to make sure we truly know what an "evangelical" is. Evangelical comes from the Greek word "Euaggelion" which means "the Gospel of Jesus Christ (His birth, death, and resurrection). Therefore, an "Evangelcal" is one who not only believes in, but also lives by the truth of the Gospel of Christ that is found in His Word (The Bible). However, it amazes me how many people around the U.S. consider themselves "Evangelicals" but not live by the Gospel! For example: There has been many so-called "Evangelicals" who voted for Barack Obama in this election. Everyone from pastors, to priests to church members. (Now let's get controversial) Yet, Barack Obama supports abortion, homosexual marriages, partial birth abortion, late term abortion, teaching children from kindergarten the meaning of homosexuality, as well as wanting to teach sex in the 3rd grade. As "Evangelicals" who believe in the Bible, Jesus Christ and the Gospel, it would be against Scripture to support such a one who believes and supports what is contrary to the Word of God. Therefore, if anyone who voted for Obama, knowing full well that he supports such autrocities, is truly not "Evangelical"! It is impossible to call yourself "Evangelical" and support what is contrary to Scripture. So I urge you to seriously think twice and seriously who you truly are. Because "Evangelical" you are not.