November 3, 2020 is Election Day. We imagine that all of the phone calls, commercials, social media notifications (a.k.a. harassments) would leave you with no choice but to remember that Election Day is coming.
Many people make Election Day about many different things. Yet few tend to focus on this sobering fact: Veterans have died so that we can vote.
We cherish veterans. So, yes, we're voting. We're voting not because of perfect candidates. We're voting for policies...not people. We're voting because it's our duty as citizens. We're voting because we love veterans and cherish the lives given on the battlefield to protect our freedoms.
We're going to vote for the policies that match our values. And we urge you to do the same. Pray and vote. Vote and pray...pray...pray. But, even though many feel burned out on the media and social media shenanigans, we all must vote.
Why? Well, allow us to stop the myths about what voting really means. Our culture contains a lot of confusion about voting. So let's get back to the voting basics:
Voting Reality Check:
Voting simply means selecting the policies that are best for our country. It's not about selecting someone to serve as your pastor.
Voting for people does not equal endorsing their lives. Vote for the electable candidate that has the most pro-life, pro-faith, and pro-Constitution policies.
Voting pro-life is not equal to being a "one-issue voter." Being pro-life, whole life is basic. It's essential. As women, we believe that abortion masks the maltreatment of women and murders precious children. How could a voter not consider the money-making motivation and misogynistic promotion of abortions? This is but the tip of the iceberg of how pro-lifers are far from being "one-issue" voters. Until life is deemed priceless, every life and every important issue risks being devalued as well.
Voting for people also does not mean excusing abuses of the past. (Voting does not even necessarily mean you even like the person.) Join us and vote! Remember your state officials, too. (In Iowa, we're voting for Senator Joni Ernst.)
In essence, voting stops complete and utter tyranny.
We are voting for a president -not a pastor. Saul, King David, Solomon, and a long list of human rulers in the Bible were far from being without sinful qualities. Yet God used them to get the job done in spite of their weaknesses.
When you vote, you vote for the one who offers the best policies for America and who realistically possesses the ability to stop the worst immoralities. Historically, President Trump is the most pro-life and the most pro-Israel president in U.S. History.
Think about it: Trump pointed out that the Obama administration built the cages for children crossing at the border. That's a shocking fact. Sadly, Biden has pretended to be a nice uncle-like figure. But he's the uncle that does bad things behind your back: In spite of some sugarcoating his stances, the fact remains that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are actually for abortion until birth of babies of all races. Don't believe his scare tactics. Biden's policies would implode America financially, morally, and spiritually by dramatically increasing government control and devastating healthcare red tape. No exaggeration.
Voting remains citizens' important responsibility in order to keep our freedoms and stop government from being too powerful in our daily lives. Voting is a way for citizens to protect and honor veterans.
Think of it this way: Election Day and Veterans Day pair well both in proximity on the calendar and in underlying meaning. Veterans have fought for our freedoms -including our ability to vote. When we vote, we put a stop to unbridled tyranny. Let's continue to some FAQ's on voting in 2020.
Election 2020 Voting Q & A:
Q: Why vote when your first pick no longer appears on the ballot?
• Vote...because veterans died for your freedom to vote.
• Vote...because you're voting for policies -not the candidates themselves.
• Vote...because, if you refrain, our country will no longer be free.
• Vote...because you vote for policies...not candidates.
Q: How do you vote when you do not like any of the candidates?
Again, voting for people does not equal endorsing their lives. Ideally, we vote for people whom we view as Godly, good examples of leadership. But, in an imperfect world in which a theocracy does not exist, we must vote for imperfect people with the policies that match most with our values. Voting for people means voting for the policies they have presented and with which you agree most.
Q: I think I won't vote this time. What do you think of that?
Well, with all due respect, we would urge you to prayerfully reconsider. Why? Our brave servicemen and women spilled their blood in order to allow us the privilege to vote. We reinforce our freedoms via the right to vote. Citizens finally have the opportunity to defend our defenders when selecting a new commander in chief.
In conclusion, we've noticed something good about this election process: People are getting tired of being disappointed in people. And more people are praying. Could this be a step for America to turn to God instead of turning away from Him? We hope and pray so. Oh, how we hope and pray so!
America, it's time. It's time to remember this: "Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good." (Romans 12:9, AMP) Amen?
In God we still trust,
Carrie Beth Stoelting and Stacie Stoelting Hudzinski
Sisters and Founders of Unite the USA