Just when you thought we only had two real options for president… I give you a third choice.

www.bigfootnessie08.com

[thanks Gavin for showing me the light]

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You all know how much I love religion and politics (insert sarcasm), but I got sent info on this new website faith2008.org. It’s a database of religious rhetoric being compiled by Georgetown University centering around the presidential election. Now understand this isn’t the newest version of Christianity Today where candidates give lip service to tow the he Christian vote. The Faith 2008 Database tracks religious rhetoric in the campaign by candidate and theme, and features historical and international comparisons. It’s interesting to say the least.

Check out Faith2008.org

You can’t turn anywhere and not hear about the candidates running for office. Democrats or Republicans, it doesn’t matter. They’re everywhere: on TV, newspapers, internet and signs in people’s front yards.

These candidates are basically giving up 2+ years of their lives for this. They’ll be spending tons of money (their’s and other people’s) and tons of time away their from family. Not to mention the fact that they’re opening themselves up to constant public scrutiny while trying to make everyone happy. All this to simply a vote. And if they do happen to get elected (which most won’t), then they’re on the job 24-7. And that means more time away from family, more spending of other peoples money, and more living to please others in order to stay where you are at.

It just doesn’t seem worth it to me. Maybe I’m just not idealistic enough (or too cynical).

So I was thinking… What would I be willing to give up two years of my life for?

Missions (i.e. the Lord) would be my first answer. Though I’d really have a hard time leaving my family for 2 years.  I can’t imagine not seeing my kids grow (physically, emotionally, and spiritually) over that 2 years. And the thought of not seeing my wife seems unbearable to me. Maybe that just means I don’t have faith enough. If I was called to, I would… but it would be a struggle. There is no second answer for me. I can’t see anything else on this earth being important enough to sacrifice 2 years with my family.

So, is there anything you’d give two years up for?