Comments on: My New Obama Logo, I Hope He Likes It!

By: Desiree

Desiree — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:56:08 +0000

Great post! It’s nice to know that being a republican is okay, even in the Christian world. I like how you you describe what republicans stand for. Although, I think that kind of thinking is more conservative than republican. However, voting republican is the way to get those ideals across since there are only 2 parties that seem to really matter.

I also like how you describe the way that Obama talks and your analogy of the cookie jar. The cookie jar sure is talked about, but in the end it’s kind of hard to remember the original point, which is “who broke the cookie jar?” That kind of speaking/thinking is a pattern I’ve also recognized in humanists. While what he says does have elements of truth that we can agree on, looking at Obama in his entirety is what we should do. And when we do, I think we will see that his world view is much different than what we are aiming for.

By: John B

John B — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:43:57 +0000

nice sticker… people need to lighten up. you made me smile. the logo is actually quite politically astute but you’d have to know politics and Obama’s positions to get the significance of what you are saying in those 3 words…. i get it. i wont buy any but i will use that in describing why i wont vote for him.

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:17:29 +0000

Karl, the sticker is hysterical and really does sum up what Obama believes. He wont come out and say it, but its there if you take the time to listen. unfortunately, not sure John McCain gives us much to be excited about either. But don’t make a sticker for him, please!

By: kidologist

kidologist — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:15:32 +0000

Darlene, thanks for commenting. Not strong at all. I don’t intend to tear down any people, but IDEAS that are harmful must be addressed, if we are to learn from history at all, we must take IDEAS that are destructive seriously.

as for the stickers… that took ten minutes to create if you are familar with cafepress.com and is mostly a joke, i highly doubt anything will sell.

Discussing opposing views isn’t “to win” it is to defeat harmful ideas and policies. It isn’t about winning and losing, it is about what is best for the country and being willing to talk about it.

I appreciate your concern, and I don’t intend to “stoop” low, i just wish to discuss politics. Your comment illustrates my point (in my other post) that when Christians discuss politics it often becomes about discussion whether we should discuss, how we should discuss, if we should discuss… and the issues, ideas and polices never get discussed and then the world is left to make those decisions without us.

I still would love to hear ideas and policies discussed. (see my second newer post). But instead this is about me and how I write or if I should write.

In the end, maybe I’ll learn I can’t blog about politics, but that is a shame. Politics isn’t most important, but it is very important.

By: darlene

darlene — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:55:46 +0000

Must we stoop to this kind of stuff? I know political parties/candidates sometimes will talk against the other candidate in order to win – they tend to do that. But this post also comes accross as your doing that as well, though you may not intend to.

I am not into politics at all for the most part, but I do believe that it may be best to simply say who you are for and why – and not mock or tear down the one whom you oppose in order to promote the greatness of the party you support.

What I am saying is, simply state who you are for and I think that’s sufficient.

I also personally think putting time and energy into making t-shirts, etc and selling them, etc is going a little too far. I think it further promotes what the church has done for years – going all out to make sure the world knows what we’re against, rather than focusing the energy on communicating what we are for.

Karl, I thank God for you and for your ministry, and my words may come accross strong, but I think this is a bit much….

By: John B

John B — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:16:17 +0000

Karl, love the bumper sticker. I’ve already printed some for co-workers and demoncrats alike.

By: Laura Carr

Laura Carr — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:58:15 +0000

Love the bumper sticker, Karl. If you sell them I’d buy one. I also appreciate your definition of what a Republican believes. I just wish some elected Republicans would remember! I agree that McCain is the best hope this fall, but I know it’s a vote I have to make, not one that I’m that enthusiastic about.

By: Kidologist.com » Why Are Christians Afraid of Politics?

Kidologist.com » Why Are Christians Afraid of Politics? — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:00:44 +0000

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By: dave

dave — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:12:53 +0000

amen brother. its sad how ignorant so many Americans are on political issues. thats probably why we are such a mess right now.

By: kidologist

kidologist — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:55:09 +0000

Definitely not a complete list, I’m sure! And variations exist of course, but in general these are the main reasons I am a Republican. And I am in no way saying I agree with everything every Republican believes and does, that should go without saying, but unfortunately sometimes you have to state the obvious. I’d love to read what others think – too often Christians avoid discussing politics, we of all people ought to be able to discuss and debate and disagree in a Godly way.

So have it – but be nice, I’m not the one running for office.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:17:27 +0000

Being a Republican means other things as well…