Don't you think we need to put the nation first ahead of politics, and even pride in our home state.
The odds say CHUCK HAGEL WILL PROBABLY BE CONFIRMED AS THE NEXT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. PRESIDENT Obama WANTS HIM AND THE SENATE IS MAJORITY DEMOCRAT.
I am from Nebraska the home state of Chuck Hagel. One of our two GOP Senators have come out in support of Hagel. Some in my state think it would be great to have a Nebraska boy working for the President. However many of us like others around America are putting the country first by having questions if Hagel is right for the job. All of us should be thankful for what Hagel did for the nation while in the military.
Still he has a record while he served as a US Senator. There ae some troubling things he did while in office which all in the Senate should look into. Such as his comments
THE PENTAGON NEEDING TO BE “PAIRED DOWN,” HIS OPPOSITION TO A U.S. MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM, HIS SUPPORT OF ELIMINATING NUCLEAR WEAPONS (MY VIEW IS OUR ENEMIES SHOULD GO FIRST), , HIS LONG HISTORY OF OPPOSING SANCTIONS ON IRAN AND OF COURSE HIS REFERENCE TO “THE JEWISH LOBBY” WHICH IS OFTEN A CODE WORD FOR OPPOSITION TO ISRAEL. These are things that should be looked into ahead of politics, and state pride.
What do you think,
Until next time,
I'm Billy David Dickson
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Evangelical Christian thoughts on the Pope Stepping Down, 2-15-13 commentary
When somebody leaves a job or ministry don't you think we should examine what they did while holding that position.
This week the head of the Catholic Church shocked members of his church by saying he will step down later this month. Pope Benedict becomes the first pope in modern times to step down before death. The reason Benedict has given for leaving is he no longer is able to do the job he was elected to do.
If you don't mind I thought I would give you some thoughts that I as an Evangelical Christian hold far as this Pope goes.
The Pope showed he is humble by admitting he can no longer do the job he was given which is refreshing in much of our me first culture which has even impacted the church. Too often today people do what is best for them not look out for what is best for others as the Bible tells us to.
Benedict once said Islam might not be a peaceful faith. Recent events and the history books have proven him right.
The Pope also took on the culture. He stood for life. He followed Bible based and Catholic based values. While the culture and much of the media proclaimed the Catholic Church needed to change to be up to date with the times the Pope remained faithful to the traditions of his church.
One major way I was disappointed with Pope Benedict is he said that any congregation outside the Roman Catholic Church was not really a church at all, and any such congregation calling itself Christian was defective.
The truth is all people no matter if they are Catholic or not must admit they are a sinner and embrace that they can't save themselves but Jess did everything we needed to be saved. Regardless what church you belong to church membership won't save you.
I wish the Pope the best.
What do you think,
Until next time,
I'm Billy David Dicksonl
Billy David Dickson All Rights Reserved, 2013
This blog may be reproduced in whole or in part with a full attribution statement. Contact Billy or read more commentary on current issues at http://billydteacher.wordpress.com/
This week the head of the Catholic Church shocked members of his church by saying he will step down later this month. Pope Benedict becomes the first pope in modern times to step down before death. The reason Benedict has given for leaving is he no longer is able to do the job he was elected to do.
If you don't mind I thought I would give you some thoughts that I as an Evangelical Christian hold far as this Pope goes.
The Pope showed he is humble by admitting he can no longer do the job he was given which is refreshing in much of our me first culture which has even impacted the church. Too often today people do what is best for them not look out for what is best for others as the Bible tells us to.
Benedict once said Islam might not be a peaceful faith. Recent events and the history books have proven him right.
The Pope also took on the culture. He stood for life. He followed Bible based and Catholic based values. While the culture and much of the media proclaimed the Catholic Church needed to change to be up to date with the times the Pope remained faithful to the traditions of his church.
One major way I was disappointed with Pope Benedict is he said that any congregation outside the Roman Catholic Church was not really a church at all, and any such congregation calling itself Christian was defective.
The truth is all people no matter if they are Catholic or not must admit they are a sinner and embrace that they can't save themselves but Jess did everything we needed to be saved. Regardless what church you belong to church membership won't save you.
I wish the Pope the best.
What do you think,
Until next time,
I'm Billy David Dicksonl
Billy David Dickson All Rights Reserved, 2013
This blog may be reproduced in whole or in part with a full attribution statement. Contact Billy or read more commentary on current issues at http://billydteacher.wordpress.com/
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