The way, the truth, and the light

As John McCain stiffly paced the stage during Tuesday's "Town Hall Meeting," he attempted to respond to a question from the audience about how the current economic situation will affect America's ability to act as a peacemaker in the world. McCain staggered on in reply about how nations that want to remain strong militarily need to maintain a strong economy. "But having said that, America," McCain went on, "and we'll hear a lot of criticism. I've heard a lot of criticism about America, and our national security policy, and all that, and much of that criticism is justified. But the fact is, America is the greatest force for good in the history of the world. My friends, we have gone to all four corners of the Earth and shed American blood in defense, usually, of somebody else's freedom and our own."

Aside from the fact that I apparently have a very different idea of what "peacemaking" means precisely and aside from examining the morality of our national security policy (which apparently has been justifiably criticized) across two centuries, I would like to point out the blasphemy putting our faith in country above all else. My friends, do not be led astray: Barack Obama is the way, the truth and the light. He alone is the "greatest force for good in the history of the world." Do you presume that the stars and stripes will mediate between you and God? I think not! Give to Caesar what is Caesar's but give to God what is God's.

Trust in Obama to bring salvation. If only all the world would believe in him, imagine how peace and prosperity would reign. In Tuesday's town-hall style debate, Obama strode about the stage, confident and relaxed, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He was a model of moral excellence in stark contrast to John McCain's temperamental coarseness. McCain drew much criticism for one line in particular in which he refered to Obama as "that one" (pointing across the stage to his fellow contender). Michelle Obama was later asked in an interview with Larry King if she was offended by this comment. She replied that of course she wasn't offended, people are concerned about the issues not about reading into small verbal slips. When asked if her husband ever gets angry, she replied that he certainly does get angry but not over the political mud-slinging coming from the Republican side. When he sees true injustice in society, that is what makes him angry.

My friends, we have before us a leader with the moral integrity to love the enemy and hate evil, and the fortitude to lead the oppressed and evict the money-changers from the temple. I tell you the truth, the light has come to the world and yet the people love darkness rather than light. We must follow in the ways of Obama and be salt of the earth, letting the shining light of our city radiate brightly from the hilltop.

Blessings.