This blog has never meant to be about politics. It’s purpose has been to discuss leadership and their ability or inability to be authentic in leadership. But with today’s earlier confirmation about Gov. Sarah Palin’s daughter being pregnant, I thought I might make some comments while also pleading with my Christian friends.
The media hasn’t started the true swarm around this 17 year old yet…they are occupied with Hurricane Gustav, but give them time…it’s coming and probably pretty hard. The news report mentioned that Senator McCain knew about this and that this didn’t disqualify Gov. Palin from joining the ticket. Finally, someone makes the right decision and doesn’t worry about what the media, James Dobson and anyone else thinks or says. As I have written before, this is what makes it so difficult to want to run for office. Politicians certainly aren’t perfect and neither are their families. I will make the assumption that when the swarm of bees comes around (the media), that it is going to be brutal on this young lady and her family. I pray that the Christian community doesn”t join in…instead, let’s practice Jesus’ teachings of loving people no matter where they find themselves and what has happened.
Think about it, this family’s world was drastically changed 72 hours ago when Gov. Palin was announced as VP nominee. Now this news has been confirmed. Come on Christian community, let’s lift Bristol Palin up in prayer; pray for the health of the baby she carries; for the father making the commitment to being a dad and ost of all, let’s all be thankful for our Heavenly Father who loves us no matter what.
You are very correct to lift prayers up for Bristol Palin up to the Lord.
However, where was this same sentiment for Bill Clinton?
Evangelicals persecuted him. As a Catholic, I believe this is not even an issue about Bristol making a mistake at an early age in her life.
This is about Sarah Palin putting her career BEFORE her family. Family first… I question if she was not so busy with her career if this would have happened in the first place. I was a young mother at age 19. I also have had a baby at 40. I can relate. I made MANY sacrifices in my career for my children. Many nights I could have worked late and pushed my income level higher.. Did I do it.. NO. I am the mother of my children FIRST. FAMILY FIRST.
[...] window into evangelical reaction. Randy Speck, the superintendent of the Oakland Christian School, writes in his blog: “Politicians certainly aren?t perfect and neither are their families. I will make the [...]