tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060911.post6593315592308560425..comments2023-06-29T08:59:07.803-05:00Comments on Renewing Your Mind: Does it Really Matter Who Wins?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10802930103300388945noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060911.post-13650867599786151592013-02-10T16:48:26.721-06:002013-02-10T16:48:26.721-06:00I don't think of a debate as something one wou...I don't think of a debate as something one would "win". For me, it is just a moment when candidates expose their programs, as opposed to each other. And a show, of course!<br />Who wins the elections is important on some levels, the US President's decisions influencing the lives of millions (and not only Americans) -- but yes, idolizing is something that happens a lot and it is very sad and disappointing.Helene Poulakouhttp://www.facebook.com/helene.poulakounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060911.post-58306482428554470552012-10-04T23:38:17.671-05:002012-10-04T23:38:17.671-05:00I don't think of a debate as something one wou...I don't think of a debate as something one would "win". For me, it is just a moment when candidates expose their programs, as opposed to each other. And a show, of course!<br />Who wins the elections is important on some levels, the US President's decisions influencing the lives of millions (and not only Americans) -- but yes, idolizing is something that happens a lot and it is very sad and disappointing.Helene Poulakouhttp://www.facebook.com/helene.poulakounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060911.post-71616851353214566702012-10-04T11:10:18.899-05:002012-10-04T11:10:18.899-05:00I'll add to what Erin said. I follow the elect...I'll add to what Erin said. I follow the election and it's hoopla like a Canadian ... in that I try not to. I believe in the secret ballot and I try to keep my selections secret ... and try to discern who would be best to lead this country for the next few years not by trying to pick out the truth through the cacophony of the media but through the whisper of the Spirit's response to my prayers and supplications.Jim Fisherhttps://sites.google.com/site/holyhugs/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060911.post-47087719891835313462012-10-04T09:41:24.607-05:002012-10-04T09:41:24.607-05:00As a Canadian I don't follow US politics so mu...As a Canadian I don't follow US politics so much, but it's hard to escape online. :) We have the same thing to a lesser extent, and I agree. Is it important to use discernment in our voting? Of course. But setting up one candidate or party as the perfect answer to a country that needs fixing? That's idolatry, like you said. We need to vote wisely, then pray for our leaders and our country, entrusting it to the only One who can fix what is broken.Erin Sherman Hattonhttp://www.facebook.com/erinshermanhattonnoreply@blogger.com