There is so much history behind the politics of today and the decisions being made.
So true of the Evangelical Christian stance too.
But many voters will never know.
Especially those who choose to stay in their “opinion” and “alternative fact” bubble.
All to their choice, their God.
Their definitions and interpretations.
They’ve erased the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes.
For “The Way” – they decide what’s true.
And “The Light” is determined by their point of view.
“We the People” no longer exists.
It’s all about right-wing, Christian and Conservative.
There are many who are not of that mold choosing their ride.
And for now they abide.
But as their powers rise and their boldness grows, they will be able to stand alone.
And when it comes to that, they won’t hesitate to trim the fat.
Abortion was not always a cause of the religious right.
Keeping segregated was.
But it wasn’t a good look or winning them points.
So they latched to what would give them more bang for their buck.
And for that too they joined with political.
But the day to day struggle of women, children and families was never their concern.
Nor the plight of the would-be tortured and troubled souls.
Now their acceptance of amorality has led them to find interpretations of the Bible to support their choice of truth.
And they don’t hesitate to pick their style of God and messaging too.
Find ways to give their gig value.
Despite the increase of intense and extreme, right-wing voters continue their partisan lean.
Convinced to stand against the “enemy”.
They’ve forgotten what it truly means to walk with God and serve Country.
With their God and as Man, they’re so entwined.
Just as there is no longer a line between politicians and those who preach.
Neither appears to be bothered by the other’s overreach.
It’s now from one place that they come.
So both are either of trust or scum.
As far as it goes, politicians haven’t proven themselves to be better.
And, at least on one side, they’ve shown to be worse.
To their implication – our salvation will hinge on Party affiliation and how we vote.
Religion, as the politics – of mal-intent and cut-throat.
History has shown – Religion can bring danger to some especially when it’s harsh and cold.
As are the religious right, now embracing the Testaments of old.
Fire and brimstone.
Their God wants war.
One who doesn’t require a heart or a conscience.
If they’re made to the image and likeness of their God, that explains much.
Because they no longer see God as one who teaches of love, compassion and forgiveness.
Their God is of revenge and with a hit list.
They can justify the strong man, the anger, the cruelty.
How they choose to be.
Matching Scripture and God to fulfill their needs.
In right-wing’s quest for free, not only do they choose their reality.
But also it’s to their kind of God and how their God wants other people’s lives to be.
Through God, they can control other people’s destiny.
As they express with might, God must decide between a mother and a child’s life.
A doctor can’t give his opinion that a mother can be saved by performing an abortion.
Their God has no mercy for gay.
And it’s not by God’s grace that refugees are able to cross the treacherous terrain.
Risking all for gains to a better life.
God says, it’s not America’s fight.
So if their America doesn’t want the refugees to stay, they must be turned away.
Then God staged for the children to be separated and caged.
We must accept that as their fate.
He also willed for thousands to die from Covid-19.
He did not approve the use of masks or vaccines.
And decided who will live and who must die should follow the pattern of the man-made system of class and race.
God is also against – let the chips fall where they may – in a fair and free election.
He instructed his foot soldiers to do whatever it takes to help those who speak against abortion.
According to their Mighty One.
They must stick to their guns.
Overlook or forgive when their people are not forthcoming or genuine.
When justified to their side, there is no sin.
It’s ironic that the faithful say – No need to fear, God is near.
Yet right-wing and GOP use fear to secure votes.
The reason their focus on culture wars has been successful.
In reality, the right, despite their religious affiliation, have shown themselves to be strong for hate and weak on faith.
When we feel a need to manipulate our circumstance to the extent and in the manner that they do.
Abandoning principles, standards, goodness and values.
Making a mockery of God.
Mangling what the Word of God stands for.
Misrepresenting what God proclaimed as the greatest of all the Commandments.
When we become our own Redeemer with the ability to pass sentence and condemnation to others.
It’s not the blood of the Covenant that covers.
When we believe there is a need to create our own reality.
We are in fear of, and do not trust where God will lead.
They use the phrase – leave it all up to God.
No intrusion.
Man doesn’t have a say and shouldn’t be making decisions.
Yet it’s only from their choice, through their statements and proclamations that God speaks.
Absolving them of responsibility and accountability.
It’s not their cruelty – it’s God’s wrath and punishment.
The oppositions’ demise is God-sent.
It’s a wonder how the faithful portrays God’s way.
Instead of teaching to save with hopes of conversion, they’re choosing to dominate.
Those who think their way paves to salvation.
Judge all else toward damnation.
They claim they are of and stand with God.
While showing a need for and a dependency on political will.
To secure God’s triumphs and wins.
When the aim is not to render to Cesar what is his.
But to uplift with the hopes of profiting from him –
Whose words are truly being fulfilled?
They act as if they believe – My choice, My God.
Religion on steroids.