tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post5571930755997596441..comments2023-12-16T15:13:13.920-08:00Comments on Sherri's Blog: Allied WomenSherri Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12060844322657821004noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-75363420529400282782010-10-31T17:17:58.302-07:002010-10-31T17:17:58.302-07:00I am a very conservative voter and am a follower o...I am a very conservative voter and am a follower of Jesus. Before I will vote for anyone I want to know two things: 1)are you pro-life and 2)are you pro marriage (between a man and woman). I want you to know that I support Marc Keahey instead of Danny Joyner because I know him personally and he stands for these two issues and more. He is great for our area and is available to his constituants. He has given his testimony to our youth group and has supported our area home education group at TeenPact in Montgomery. He has been a great example of a politician for my daughter in some of her local civic involvement.Danny Joyner may be similar, but I want you to know that Marc Keahey is a fine man and represents us well even thought he is affiliated with the Democratic party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-47226467489512826692010-10-16T23:01:25.691-07:002010-10-16T23:01:25.691-07:00What process did you use to choose your candidates...What process did you use to choose your candidates for these Senate seats? Was it simply based on party affiliation? Or did you take the time to discuss issues and personal opinions of each candidate on each side?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-48761985309660931682010-09-24T12:02:28.329-07:002010-09-24T12:02:28.329-07:00Angie, Allied Women is really concentrating on the...Angie, Allied Women is really concentrating on the Senate races this year because we feel that is where we can make the most impact. We are not endorsing anyone for Governor this time. <br /><br />Cindy, Paul Bussman could really use some help up there. Please contact his office to help out his campaign. Put some signs in your front yard for him, anything. He really is a nice guy. He's not perfect, but he is clearly the better choice. He supports ethics legislation and transparency in government that could help cut back on some of the corruption we are seeing right now in our state government. He also is against legalizing gambling which would be disastrous for our state. He is pro-life and pro-family values. He has done a lot of good in your area. I wish I could vote for him!<br /><br />Sherri+Sherri Burgesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060844322657821004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-78957340582550520702010-09-23T07:22:24.022-07:002010-09-23T07:22:24.022-07:00For some reason, I missed reading this one until t...For some reason, I missed reading this one until today. I absolutely agree that Zeb Little must go!! He has done little other than lie and look after his own interests since elected. It is a disgrace to have this man represent my area!!Cindy Navarrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445029672553073314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-91466327550399696402010-09-22T22:24:43.919-07:002010-09-22T22:24:43.919-07:00Could you tell me why the group is supporting G. A...Could you tell me why the group is supporting G. Allen and not phil Poole?Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349471135810694716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-36717239201278206182010-09-22T22:22:14.884-07:002010-09-22T22:22:14.884-07:00I would like to know who the group is supporting f...I would like to know who the group is supporting for governor?Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349471135810694716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-58395035313539454012010-08-24T12:38:30.591-07:002010-08-24T12:38:30.591-07:00Sherri, your school prayer arguement is classic po...Sherri, your school prayer arguement is classic post hoc reasoning.Courtney Conawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315407896478654546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-30039860673305369812010-08-23T01:28:34.881-07:002010-08-23T01:28:34.881-07:00Some great points - we have to start local and mov...Some great points - we have to start local and move out from there. I have met Clay Scofield and am excited about what he is bringing to the table.<br /><br />Thanks for what you are doing to make Alabama the great state we all know it to be.Kathryn Cranford Langhttp://www.proverbs31life.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-15233766602262694572010-08-20T07:07:11.500-07:002010-08-20T07:07:11.500-07:00Courtney,
This Allied Women Post is really the s...Courtney, <br /><br />This Allied Women Post is really the second of a two part blog. The first is entitled Lamentations. I hope you will go back and read it, because it details why it's so important to elect Godly leaders. The Bible teaches us by telling us stories from the lives of those people God spoke directly to. They, the Israelites, recorded what God said to them according to His command. God's words have been preserved for us in order that we may know God. The Old Testament gives us detailed accounts of the theocratic government set up by God for the Israelites and how it went for them. When the leaders were running things according to God's will, their country did well, but when the kings were outside of God's will and command, then things didn't go so well. In the blog entitled "Lamentations," I give an account of a good king and a miraculous victory the Israelites had because he led his countrymen to seek God's face, will, and favor. In our own land, we have had leaders do the same thing. Several Presidents have called upon Americans to pray. In particular, I have Abraham Lincoln in mind. Also, we can learn from the evil men who claimed to be Christians but whose actions clearly spoke against them. Here, I have Adolf Hitler in mind. One of the ways he tried to influence and "brainwash" young people, is to do away with homeschooling. He wanted to make sure he could promote his agenda within the schools of Germany. Also interesting is the fact that an overwhelming majority of the people who elected Hitler were Christian. He lied to them in order to get elected. I'm sure we have seen that in our own nation. We have to look at people's actions to know who they really are. We can't just go on what people say. That's why it's important to look at the candidate's history and voting records. We have to be more informed than we are about the people we elect to hold seats in our government. I personally want to vote for people who hold the same values and principles I do. I am a slave to Christ, and whatever I find written in the Holy Scriptures, this is what I believe. I believe God. I believe His Word. And, I will stand up and fight against any evil coming against my God and His Word. My family and I are committed WARRIORS for Christ. <br /><br />On the corporate prayer in schools issue, I have seen a study that outlined the effects this had on schools. One of the charts showed a steady decline in test scores ever since that decision. Common sense gives us several reasons why this could be. Yet, a deeper reason in my way thinking is that when we take God out of the public square in general, anytime we do not acknowledge God corporately, we're making a big mistake. Jesus said, "So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven." <br /><br />Also, Allied Women is not affiliated with any political party. We are looking for men and women of character and conviction who are seeking a position in government in order to serve God. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Sherri BurgessSherri Burgesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060844322657821004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-3986869074117004412010-08-19T22:34:29.502-07:002010-08-19T22:34:29.502-07:00I disagree with some parts of your post. Let me e...I disagree with some parts of your post. Let me explain.<br /><br />While I agree that "America as a nation has been on a downward spiral away from God for a long time now," I simply don't see how our decision at the ballot box has anything to do with it. This seemingly common idea that Democrats are the cause, or at least the manifestation, of this "downward spiral" and Republicans are the saviors is especially troublesome to me. I really don't see how the government has ANYTHING to do with our nation's spiritual health. If we want to correct our nation's spiral away from God, it is up to the Church: Christians, like you and me. The only way this happens is when you and I earnestly seek God's will in our lives and teach others to do the same (and I'm not saying you don't). The government has no control over that. And, I am glad.<br /><br />You say, "So the laws go, so the culture goes." I think you have it wrong. It's the exact opposite. Laws are a reflection of our culture. Our culture is not a result of our laws. It is our people (culture) who decide our laws. So, if the majority of Alabamians want legalized gambling, then we will elect legislators that share that view. If we don't want it, then we will elect legislators that share that view. During the prohibition era, our laws (18th Amendment) attempted to change our culture and failed. The people were against prohibition and their will won out (21st Amendment) <br />Prayer was not taken out of our schools. Mandatory prayer was. As far as I know, students are still allowed to exercise their 1st Amendment right and pray at school. They are also free to have religious after-school activities. They just can't disrupt class without getting in trouble. It's not as if, when the courts decided that prayer couldn’t be a part of official school programming, we all of a sudden weren't allowed to pray at our schools. We just simply stopped. That's on us, not the government. Besides, I think the Jesus was pretty clear about mandatory, ritualistic prayers that don't come from the heart in Matthew 6:5-13. And, let's face it, that's all we lost with that court decision.<br />However, I admire what you are trying to do and I wish you success. I just don't make the connection between our nation's downward, spiritual decline and the government.<br /><br />I have my own blog, called Thoughts From The Christian Left. And, I live in Wedowee, AL.Courtney Conawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315407896478654546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-68277700014657201892010-08-17T08:30:13.624-07:002010-08-17T08:30:13.624-07:00Wow! Your post is so inspiring! Politics seems so ...Wow! Your post is so inspiring! Politics seems so overwhelming and confusing, but I have hope that a few voices can make a difference.My friend Mistie and I are planning to attend the Boot Camp on the 28th and have decided to make a difference in whatever way possible to try to turn people's hearts back to God. We have created a Facebook page to start with named "Registered Christian Voter." We hope to use it to get out information and create a community for people to be encouraged to make a difference. Thank you for your obedience to God Our Father and your encouragement!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582846645311242997noreply@blogger.com