I am old enough to remember when politicians campaigned on their record instead of campaigning against the record of their opponent. Repeatedly during this election, I have been forced to watch TV commercials from candidates on both sides, telling me why I should not vote for their opponents. There is a difference is recognizing the record of an opponent, and posturing one\u2019s self against that record vs. spewing half-truths, mistrust, venom, accusations, and pure unjustified hatred. I don\u2019t remember who wrote it, but a few years ago I remember reading an editorial that prophesied that the day would come when we would vote against candidates rather than voting for candidates. That day may have arrived. I think if a candidate came along who campaigned on the basis of Jesus\u2019 words in the Sermon on the Mount, I would vote for him or her, regardless of their party affiliation. \u201c You have heard that it was said . . . \u2018hate your enemy.\u2019 but I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you\u201d (Matthew 5:43-44). It may be time for Uncle Sam to kneel at the mourner\u2019s bench. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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