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Are Candidates ‘Called By God’ to Run For Office?

Are Candidates Called By God to Run For Office?There are some who giggle when they hear politicians exclaim that they’re being called by God to run for public office, but to others this spiritual endorsement of sorts is a very real and meaningful sentiment. Today, the Washington Post published an online “conversation” that recaps some opinion on this intriguing subject matter.

Deepak Chopra, though somewhat skeptical about some of the individuals who claim that God has endorsed their candidacy, believes that human beings are, indeed, able to connect with God. He writes:

Is there such a thing as having an intention or performing an action that is dictated by God?  It would surprise modern unreligious people to hear that the answer is yes, according to almost every tradition. But finding God‘s blessing isn’t a matter of hearing a voice in your head from on high. Nor is it a matter of the ego’s ambitions, which of course play a large part in the kind of political decisions in question here.

Yet, Atheist Herb Silverman takes a staunchly negative view:

Question: Does God endorse candidates?

Answer: No!

I wish even those who aren’t atheists would answer as I did, but apparently not. Any politician whose answer is different from mine has the potential of being downright dangerous. If a candidate says God endorses his or her run, I will run in the other direction and vote for only those who take personal responsibility for their own decisions.

Chicago Theological Seminary professor Susan Brooks Thislethwaite says that the Lord doesn’t pick favorites:

The answer to that question can be decisively answered: no, God does not pick favorites among political candidates and effectively “throw” the election toward the candidate who prays most fervently. In the same way, God would not work to defeat Huckabee, should the governor have chosen to run anyway, without divine endorsement. That’s not the way divine providence, in the Christian tradition, actually works.

You can read all of the perspectives for yourself. What do you think? Does God call politicians to run for public office?

Comments (134)

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  • De minimus
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:19pm

    You can count the one’s called by God on the fingers of one hand, and have leftovers. On the other hand, I do wish he would call a few to replace those who need it.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:18pm

    Some are called by Satan from the looks of it.

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    • BetterDays
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:31pm

      Hi Gonzo!
      When I post over at Huff-n-puff, I frequently tell the most obnoxious liberals the following.
      “It’s not your fault that you are morally bankrupt, it’s that extra genome you brag about liberals having. It from the fallen angels. Just an accident of birth.”
      I‘ve NEVER been rebuttaled when I post this to a liberal and I’ve dome it dozens of times.
      Also, I once made a mistake and only posted a single word “minion” with no punctuation. The response I got floored me, name, rank, and area of authority, of a demon, no kidding. He/ it wrote, screen name / 4th tier/ climatologist , nothing else. Strange.
      Hope your having a great trudging day Gonz.

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    • Non-sequitur
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:01pm

      “I‘ve NEVER been rebuttaled when I post this to a liberal and I’ve dome it dozens of times.”

      Since what you’re saying is about as childish as “I’m rubber you are glue” or similar with an extra helping of undeserved arrogance, I don’t see why anyone would want to rebut anything you say.

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    • BetterDays
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:15pm

      @non Sequitor
      Now your an idiot as well as being a servant of Lucifers, see how that works?

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    • The Third Archon
      Posted on June 2, 2011 at 4:38am

      @TEAPARTYCONSERVATISM

      Except that there’s a little thing called the 14th Amendment which grants citizenship to all persons born or NATURALIZED (that means lawful immigrants) into the U.S [and subject to its jurisdiction, blah, blah--there's actually a lot more to the amendment and its a wonderful piece of law, but those parts aren't really relevant to this discussion...]

      As long as Obama’s dad became a citizen, he’s good. Besides which, I don’t care–I thought the obligatory U.S. origin was stupid and discriminatory from the beginning. Citizenship should be enough–do you really honestly think someone who’s an immigrant AND who has a realistic chance of winning an election for PRESIDENT, is really just (besides which the secret service checks these people out and could kill them at any time) waiting to destroy America, because that’s 1) Ridiculous and 2) Emotionally draining to have to constantly live in fear of such outlandish doomsday scenarios. That just doesn’t sound like a very enjoyable way to live life.

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    • The Third Archon
      Posted on June 2, 2011 at 4:42am

      You must be so proud of yourself Betterdays.

      Rebuttaled isn’t a word–rebutted.

      “They didn’t deny it so it must be true”–just like Glenn Beck hasn’t denied that he raped and murdered a girl in 1990. I’m not saying its true, but you can google it–there are some people who say he did. Now, I know an upstanding Mormon like Glenn would NEVER do such a thing, but if it‘s not true then WHY HASN’T HE COME ON HIS SHOW TO DENY IT EVER? I mean, he MUST know this rumor exists, because he sued a website which was simply trying to find an answer to these age-old rumors and put them to rest, so WHY hasn’t he rebutalled this vicious rumor, after all he IS innocent, isn’t he, so why wouldn’t he just come out and say so? WHAT ARE YOU HIDING FROM US GLENN?! TELL US THE TRUTH!

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  • leary1
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:16pm

    I will vote for a christian God loving person, imposters will be punished by God for lying . That is why dumocrats aren`t called by God, they lie and mislead too much

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  • violated
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:08pm

    God I hope this is his last term.

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  • TeaPartyNation_
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:08pm

    “YOU LIE!” hussein was called by ALLAH.

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  • im4truth
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:06pm

    Of course there are some who giggle and scoff at the idea, and those are the people who don’t believe in G*D.

    As one who DOES believe in G*D and prays constantly for righteous leaders to be appointed by Him, why shouldn’t believe that He hears my prayer (our prayers) for such people to come forward to lead America through these very evil times we’re in.

    Yes. I said EVIL and I ain’t scared to say DEVIL neither!
    Greed, corruption, a lust for power, or evil in the form of the devil himself possessing some of the higher-ups slinking around Washington ~ you dern right I pray for deliverence from them.
    And if someone comes forth saying they feel lead of G*D to do so – I’m on their side.

    And No. I don‘t want a theocrisy so don’t accuse me of it.
    I want this country back on course and standing on the foundational principles of our Founding Fathers and the more the Left wants to shut me up, THE LOUDER I AIM TO SHOUT IT!!

    So.
    There.

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  • Rob
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:04pm

    Obama was called by Allah.

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  • saranda
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:04pm

    As soon as I hear a candidate discuss God having directed them to run I dismiss them. I am always curious what the voice of God sounds like to them, very likely it is their own.

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  • NormanDeArmond
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:03pm

    Those Authorities that exist are ordained by God. No doubt about that. But are those authotities like Obama ordained to chastise the errant land or tobless it. I say Obama chastises America and is ordained by God to chastise us whether anyone knows it or not. Sarah, if elected, would shepherd us back toward God’s blessings(Drill baby Drill) prying us from the place of cursing(Roe v. Wade).

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    • im4truth
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:36pm

      Before Roe vs Wade came the Supreme Court Ruling of 1963 and the complaint of Madelyn O’Hare.
      Yes, it’s been a long time coming, and as much as people hate to hear it, if these things aren’t reversed…America will soon be no better off than France, and every other nation that has proclaimed there is no G*D

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  • tiredofprogressives
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:03pm

    No. God does not call candidates to run for office. Protestants are delusional.

    I am a Christian.

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    • im4truth
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:15pm

      I’m a Christian too. But I have to disagree with you.
      Based upon what I read in the Bible, “G*D appoints kings”
      He gives a nation up to their enemies when they turn away from Him.
      This nation has been turning away from G*D and His laws for years, and now with the help of this president, the far left is seeing to it that we earase G*D from our society in ways that I find more appaulling everyday.

      But if enough of us repent and call upon His name, He may answer and save us.

      BTW, I’m tired of Progressives so-called myself. So there’s two things we can agree on. It’s enough to Unite us, as far as I’m concerned.

      Have a good day matey.

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    • MikeDiesel
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:18pm

      “Protestants are delusional.

      I am a Christian.”

      Ha!
      That might be the dumbest thing I’ve read here today, and that is truly saying something.

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  • cece959
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:02pm

    God is no respector of persons. That being said, we’ve thrown Him out of our schools; we allow perversion to prevail; we could go deaf at the sound of all Ten Commandments being broken at any given point; Christians aren’t allowed to speak the name of Jesus Christ or celebrate his birth and resurrection; Christians are not allowed to wear symbols of our faith or display symbols of our faith in certain places…and we expect Him to bless our country? We prayed for a king…and God sent us the king we deserved.

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    • Non-sequitur
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:58pm

      “God is no respector of persons.”

      So persons shouldn’t respect god. Respect must be mutual, otherwise it’s just a master/slave relationship.

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    • BetterDays
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:13pm

      @Non Sequitor
      Your an idiot.

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    • sonseeker
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 9:04pm

      it is a master slave relationship, He is the potter and i am the clay…who am i to question what He makes out of me

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  • charliego
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:00pm

    Some people may use this comment like icing on cake–God told me so I must be the right candidate. Other people have a deep seated belief in their hearts after much introspection that this is a correct pathway for them to take.
    It‘s impossible to read another man’s heart, but their actions will do the speaking for them. The rest is up to the people who vote and they pray GOD will assist them to make the right decision.

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    • im4truth
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:40pm

      I absolutely agree.
      We have the responsiblity to pray for wisdom in casting our votes.
      The Candidates alone bear their own accountability before G*D.
      And whether their hearts are good or evil, will be shown by the power of His hand.
      Many were decieved by Obama. But G*D is allowing this man’s heart to be seen by the many who voted for him. You can be certain of that. They are turning from his lies in numbers that aren’t showing in the polls.
      You can count on that too!
      I don’t care what the media would like us to believe.
      They’re wrong.

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    • Lux
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 8:00pm

      @Non-sequitur
      “God is no respector of persons.”

      So persons shouldn’t respect god. Respect must be mutual, otherwise it’s just a master/slave relationship.

      I hope your kidding. “God is no respector of persons” means he loves all of his children the same.

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  • Steelhead
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:58pm

    you do realize Obama won fair and square? Get over it and prepare for the second coming in 2012

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    • Exrepublisheep
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:19pm

      If Obama had lost we wouldn’t have an America today. Called? Indeed.

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    • Akbarjonnie Shaheed
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:36pm

      Up from smoke…..go back to sleep.

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    • khaosmaximus
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:47pm

      So you’re saying Obama kept America together… BS! All he and Congress have done is create more and more of a “Nanny State” where the worthless among us nuzzle up to the “udders full of cash” pouring out of our bankrupting government coffer. It saddens me to hear people like you speak…

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    • khaosmaximus
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:42pm

      Only because Libertarians and Conservatives have been asleep for far too long. We are awake now, letting our voices be heard, and voting with purpose. YOU get over it!

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    • BOMUSTGO
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 9:22pm

      Not if “We the people” can help it! Obama is pure evil!

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    • im4truth
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 11:07pm

      Yes. He won fair, this is true.
      And I aim to get over it in 2012, when someone else wins fair and square and takes his place.

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    • The Third Archon
      Posted on June 2, 2011 at 4:29am

      Doubtful

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  • roseinbloom
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:55pm

    I agree that God can call on one to do many things. But I don’t necessarily believe that when he calls on you that he means for you to succeed in the doing. He may just want you to succeed in answering his call or learn something in the doing. It is not black and white.

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    • im4truth
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:31pm

      It may be that some are called to come forward, stand up and be heard, if nothing more than to inspire others to do the same. You’re right, not everyone who feels a call to do so will, or can be a winner, since there is only one winner for each seat.
      But look at what has happened in the past couple of years. Early in 2008 America didn‘t know the name of Alaska’s Govenor. Now I don’t even have to mention her name, and I don‘t think it’s a far stretch to say that her boldness inspired people like Michelle Bauchman, Allen West, Herman Cain, and many others to rise up and do the same.
      They’re out there. They can’t all be President, or Senators, but they need every bit of our support ~ G*D knows the G.O.P. will oppose them as hard as the left. And heaven help any who say they feel a call of G*D. The media among others will rip them apart.
      If we’re Patriots,then lets defend them, and not join the choir of their lesser adversaries. Reps. or Dems.!!!

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  • fishlore
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:55pm

    I’m a huge advocate for a small and responsible government, believe deeply in TEA party principles, but this religious nonsense makes me nauseous.

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  • Steelhead
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:53pm

    only republicans-saving America one soul at a time

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  • american1st
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:53pm

    you cant know the will of god or his plan, god might be endorsing the obama campaign to cause an economic or constitutional collapse, just to teach us something we need to learn….

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    • Black Manta
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:03pm

      God is all knowing.He’s knows what happens from the end to the begining..yes end to the beging..this isn’t Gods plan..7 year tribulation must come to past and God is not the cause of it..please pick up the bible the good Lord does not want us ignorant of satan’s tools…God Bless

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    • american1st
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:39pm

      the federal reserve are the same type of money changers that Jesus kicked out of the temple, he wouldn’t let our economic troubles remind us of that?
      our god given constitutional freedom must be be defended, and we haven’t done so, we wouldn’t be taught that lesson by loosing them ?

      go ahead and think you know how gods plan works, and make your predictions about the end times tribulations… that worked out well for Harold Camping..
      i will humbly accept that i do not know gods purpose or plan for the things that happen..

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  • Black Manta
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:53pm

    Yes they are being called by god, their god which is satan him self..satan is building his kingdom which is here on this rock (earth)..

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  • Ken
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:53pm

    It‘s just a matter of whether they act on God’s calling!

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  • Exrepublisheep
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:53pm

    If you think God sanctifies your political aspirations and you lose, could it have come from the other side?

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  • ninja97
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:51pm

    And Obama is our punishment for our nation’s morale decline.

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    • MikeDiesel
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:06pm

      I think the decline in our “morale” is BECAUSE of Obama.

      Also, I think it important for people to see the destinction between ethics and morals (not morale). Morals are not God given, and they are not objective. They are simply a reflection of what a society deems socially acceptable…what the norm is. If more than 50% of society think something is OK, it becomes moral by default. Ethics, on the other hand, are God given, and are not negotiable. Our nation no longer pays them any attention.

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    • BetterDays
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:23pm

      We do get what we deserve, we reap what was sown.

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    • saranda
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:24pm

      Do you mean moral or morale?

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    • Non-sequitur
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:10pm

      “I am with Ninja97. Obama did not cause a lack in morality, he is the bi-product of decades of a decline in morality. This may be a simply way to put it, but I beleive it –”

      You actually sound sane…

      “had we never had an MTV, we would never have a President Obama.”

      Never mind.

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    • Lux
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:17pm

      ninja97
      “And Obama is our punishment for our nation’s morale decline”

      MikeDiesel
      “I think the decline in our “morale” is BECAUSE of Obama.”

      Well our nation’s morale decline was well on its way before Obama. And it’s still not reached its climax. I tend to agree with Ninja97 that he is a punishment. Now God didn’t put him in office to punish us. We are the ones responsible for that. We punished ourselves by standing idly by and allowing evil to run ramped and unchecked. You can see the state of a people by its leader when they respect (fear) god and live righteously they tend to vote for righteous/good leaders and vise versa. Too many people in this country are becoming complaint with lives of mediocrity. We are all children of God and he intended for us to live our lives to the fullest. He’s only asked for our best efforts in all things. I’ve never come across a teaching from Him that said “be lazy, don’t try, put it off tell tomorrow, or better yet don’t do it at all some one else will do it for you”.

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    • MikeDiesel
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:41pm

      People, people. You’re clearly not catching the subtle difference between morale and morals. I was making a joke, based on the misspelling of the original poster, that the morale of the country has suffered as a result of Obama, and was not the reason he was elected. For those of you who don’t understand, morale is defined by Wikipedia as “an intangible term used to describe the capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.”

      Obviously Obama was not elected because morale is low in this country. I don’t know how to say this any more clearly, so if anyone else wants to jump in and help me out I would appreciate it.

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  • Black Manta
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:51pm

    Humans please….why would the Lord call on that, when he’s coming to smite the government…politics are full of evil, there’re carnal minded…and selfish..

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  • SREGN
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:48pm

    Some are. Some think they are God.

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    • Dale
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:58pm

      Do you have anyone in mind?

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    • SREGN
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:01pm

      Sorry, can’t list them. I’m limited to 1500 characters.

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    • cece959
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:03pm

      I‘ll bet I know who you’re talking about.

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    • JD Carp
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:13pm

      If some are called by God, then perhaps God could take the time to smite the ones who weren’t.

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    • BetterDays
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:22pm

      I just wish the ones whom say GOD doesn’t exist, would also not exist when they play god. Isn’t the fact that they are still with us proof that GOD does exist, and that He is very merciful ?

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    • woodyl1011fl
      Posted on June 3, 2011 at 12:33pm

      Obama , democrata/liberals think they are gods but their god is a figment of their own little depraved mind..

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  • npbreakthrough
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:45pm

    we pray for the kingdom of heaven, why would it matter to god who runs this democracy?

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    • Trying to Remain Calm
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:33pm

      And Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were amazed at Him. Mark 12:17

      People who believe that Tea Party politicians are called by God are being deceived.

      “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
      Matthew 7:15

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    • im4truth
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:19pm

      For the sake of others who want the freedom of choice to serve Him.
      Many poor souls aren’t able to make the simple choice rejected by many in America, but in places like China, Egypt, Arabia, Iran etc. are willing to die for their choice.
      Believe me, it matters who is running the Governments of Free societies.
      And pleasse believe also, that we are in danger of loosing every G*D given right we enjoy. If America falls, what hope does the rest of the world have in regard to freedom?

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    • TRUTHLADY
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 8:01pm

      Put not your faith in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

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  • Obama Snake Oil Co
    Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:44pm

    Well, if you look at what we have now…republicans are called by god…liberals don’t believe in one….you tell me?

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    • npbreakthrough
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:51pm

      we pray for the “kingdom” of heaven, why would it matter who rules this earthly democracy,
      those who seek power on this earth will be more accountable on judgement day……
      take it if you want it

      npbreakthrough  
    • MikeDiesel
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:53pm

      Well, if Deepak Chopra says so…

      Honestly, if someone feels truly called by God to run for office, they ought to keep it to themselves. People who make something like that public, are almost certainly trying to win votes. Which is, of course, why no Democrats would ever say such a thing, as it would have the opposite effect on likely Democrat voters.

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    • Dale
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:57pm

      Herb should know.

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    • vennoye
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:57pm

      God does not pick out our elected rulers….that is why we are told to be very, very careful who we elect….our instructions are pretty clear about the qualities they should possess. Man, did the people who voted for this 44th mess up!!!

      vennoye  
    • siebegorman
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 3:57pm

      It is blatantly obvious to me; God has better things to do than call people to politics.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:05pm

      MikeDiesel
      Well, if Deepak Chopra says so…
      ———–
      Chopra is a very powerful man.
      He can cause earthquakes just by ‘meditating’ ..we should take him really seriously , specially when he can tweet about it to
      http://mashable.com/2010/04/04/deepak-chopra-earthquake/

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    • CatB
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:05pm

      I think some are called by the devil … and inhabit the White House.

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    • JD Carp
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:12pm

      This is where the so called “separation of church and state” clause is most prevalent. God calls one to serve, the lust for power and money causes one to run. If God called on these people we would still have Washington, Adams, Hamilton et al. not Dodd, Franks, Pelosi, Reid et al.

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    • 1stAmendment
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:14pm

      God is the only one that can put you into office, you need to do your part campaigning etc.
      And god will do his! And whatever happens is the what‘s suppose to happen it’s whats best for you!
      We need to ours!

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    • el presidente
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:40pm

      God is not real. End of story.

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    • teapartyconservatism
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:42pm

      Not usurper Obama!

      His father precluded his being a “natural born citizen” meaning born on U.S. soil of U.S. citizen parents; he is further ineligible by dual citizenship for being born a British citizen pursuant to the British Nationality Act of 1948, as his father was a British citizen of colonial Kenya.[1]

      The Art 2, Sec 1, exemption from being a NBC, “or a citizen of the United States …” wasn’t needed if NBC means just a citizen!

      Each authoritative definition of a NBC stipulates citizen parents (plural). First Congress, Ses II, Chp 3, Sec I, 104, 1790: “the children of citizens.” Bingham, House floor, 1866: “of parents not owing allegiance.” Supreme Court, Minor v. Happersett, 1874: “of parents who were its citizens.” Senate Res 511, 2008: “born to American citizens.”

      Congress is hiding behind the birth certificate controversy rather than act and jeopardize reelection. Their deceptive dereliction of duty was deftly codified by rhetorically requesting guidance from the CRS on just the birth certificate issue. The expected reply was the infamous Maskell memorandum.[2]

      Demand congress immediately remove Obama in accordance with their oath to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

      1. Donofrio, http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=134881

      2. Maskell, http://www.scribd.com/doc/41131059/CRS-Congressional-Internal-Memo-What-to-Tell-Your-Constituents-Regarding-Obama-Eligibility-Q

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    • LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:48pm

      I think it’s more like Ego that drives them

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    • rangerp
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:50pm

      Proverbs 8:15, 16 of the Bible, the inspired Word of God, says that governments should use wisdom to rule and to make laws that are just. Proverbs 17:7 says rulers also should not lie. Proverbs 20:26 says wise rulers always try to punish the wicked. Proverbs 28:2-4 and 29:4 urges rulers to maintain order justly, to follow God’s moral code and to avoid oppressing the poor.

      This kind of wipes out voting for 100% of democrats, and 75% or Republicans. I would also claim that the democrat’s welfare system has done more to oppress the poor than help the poor.

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    • godlovinmom
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:03pm

      IF…this were so, then I believe the last canidate that was called by God would be….Washington.

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    • avenger
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:08pm

      radical libs are called by the devil…

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    • Locked
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:11pm

      We‘ve got a word for people who hear voices that talk to them and tell them they’re chosen. It has nothing to do with religion.

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    • momprayn
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:47pm

      “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.” Romans 13:1
      God is always the One in control and Who decides who the rulers are and when – everything. Sometimes it’s to bring about blessings, other times to bring judgement — whatever His plans and purposes are at the time. He definitely chose the kings that ruled – as David, Saul, Solomon, etc. Sometimes nations need to be disciplined (if not destroyed) and He brings about a person to bring certain judgements & whatever – hopefully to wake up people so He can bless them again. In my opinion, that’s why Obama was allowed and put in. As Christians we are to obey the laws of the land, unless they‘re against God’s commandments. I’m sure some think they are “called” and they might be – but the problem is they’re wrong many times.

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    • bjc535
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 6:32pm

      It’s because we have become so ignorant and take words at face vale and very litteral….Of course God did not come down to them and say hey, you should run, and shake their hand then go back up the stairway to heaven, and any person with a spiritual sense knows what they mean…..

      So who are the real idiots, who can’t think past the words that hit them in the face…..real intelligent I tell you…..And these are suposed to be the poetic/artistic people (the left) who understand self expression, and can read beyond the words????? Please…

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    • Blacktooth
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 6:35pm

      Which god is calling them to run for political office?
      There are many god’s and many lords. What god are we talking about?
      Even Satan is having the title of god. “God” is a title, it is not a name.

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    • bjc535
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 6:36pm

      el presidente,

      Your argument is pretty stupid…..watch this……

      God is real….End of story….

      See how far that gets us???

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    • bjc535
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 6:41pm

      Ohhh and i guess to answer the question of the topic….No I don’t believe God calls on people to “run for office”….But I think God calls on people to play a role in doing something good for humanity….whether it is to get out and help that guy that is broke down on the side of the road….run for office or anything in between….I tend to be leery of the politicians that use that line though…..

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 7:04pm

      yes if you worship Lucifer,BAAL, or Molech as your God.

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    • @leftfighter
      Posted on June 1, 2011 at 9:09pm

      Good answer!

      No, people who run are not called by God. Some are, for sure.

      I do believe, as in Israel, some are annointed by God to lead as king (or President, in our case). Again, as in Israel, when that man is wicked, the nation falters, and again, one must only look at the state of America to know whether those with the most power are wicked.

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    • grandma7
      Posted on June 2, 2011 at 12:16am

      God called many people to lead in the Old testament.
      God calls many people to their careers. The obvious call is for the priests, pastors, nuns. Many spiritual people think their work was a calling. Often times you hear soldiers claim they were called…..Glenn Beck believes the Lord has a purpose for him, right now (= he feels called). I DO believe God can do anything.
      Does he endorse?? = I’m sure not any Libs!!!

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on June 2, 2011 at 5:12am

      Interesting posts above….

      God calls us to follow Jesus Christ, The Messiah. Leviticus tells us we are created to be a Priest or King, with Kings being the prominent as Kings make the Church for the Preist to lead. (Unfortunately we have been taught the Preist is the more prominent but without Kings and all Preists there would be no Church)

      God does not care what career you choose whether it be a Dr., farmer, banker, comedian, or politician. God concerns on how you live your life with whatever career you choose. God concerns that you follow the commandments and believe in Jesus. 

      Any politician saying “God told me to run for President” is only looking for the religious vote and is lying. Again, God does not care what profession you choose but how you perform such profession. 

      God does not judge us thru leaders. He does not judge the wicked and the righteous together. Believing a leader is put in place as judgement is believing in Collectivism, like BO believes and like Jews believe. We are responsible for our actions. If we elect a wicked person then we will see wicked actions from such leader. God allows us to choose and gives us the path to righteousness thru Christ. God allows wicked leaders to be in place as vengeance is the Lord’s…

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    • Christianforlife
      Posted on June 2, 2011 at 7:55am

      I think that God does call candidates to run for office and yes God does exist

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