Friday, December 9, 2016

It's easy to take a radical, morally corrupt, Trump appointment and explain the consequences their position may have on our nation. Im not searching for easy I want to challenge the beliefs we have on the people we support, because how will we know we support them if we don't challenge it? Therefore I'm challenging the appointment of a man whom I share many moral values and even a Faith with.



Mike Pence. The liberals hate him, the Baptists bow to him. The 2016 election has swept the world with a Republican supremacy. The up and coming conservative Vice President Mike Pence may only be known for his "dispute" with the cast of Hamilton, however as he takes his place as the Presidents right hand man it is vital that the people become educated on the background of who could potentially be our next president.

Pence was born into a Democratic family therefore growing up democratic (giving him an advantage to refute democratic views). He admits to voting for the democratic party in his early years. Pence's views were changed when he became a Christian. Pence's faith can be described as nothing short of strong and unbreakable. At the vice president debates (not that anyone watched them) Pence stated, “My Christian faith is at the very heart of who I am". Although Pence has been in office since 2000 he is most commonly known for his role in the religious freedom restoration act. Through this act Pence made it legal in the state of Indiana to decline business to customers to whom you wish not to provide service to.

This presidency more than any other the Vice President will play a crucial role in our nation. For the first time we have a President with no political background. Trump will rely on Pence's political knowledge to guide him through his presidency. One could assume that Pence will be the neck to Trump's operation. Pence also provides a safety net for Trump. One could assume that it is highly likely a radical democrat will attempt an assignation of Trump. However with Pence as Vice President no Democrat in their right mind would assassinate Trump for fear of Pence taking the presidency.

The idea having a extremely conservative political figure governing our nation has huge benefits for christians. Abortion laws will be tightened therefore resulting in the lives of thousands of babies being saved. However, besides abortion i think we must be wary of Pence's extreme conservative beliefs. Pence believes that medical care for HIV/AIDS should not be federally funded. I disagree with this because while some of the victims may have been unresponsible in their actions, many contracted the virus without sexual transmission. These people should not have to suffer or lack the care they so need.

Pence believes strongly in the importance of a "old-fashioned" family. This consists of one father and one mother. His views could strengthen homes within our nation, however my greatest fear with the Republican party being the majority is that an arrogance and judgment is seen within political figures possessing Christian values. Yes, it is an exciting time for our nation, many may see things as rising up and getting better. Yes, i am an optimist, however i think this is a test God is putting on our nation. Will the republicans and conservatives accept this position of power with grace and humility or will it turn into a power surge, demeaning oppositions?

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