“With God’s help, we can and will resolve the problems which now confront us. And, after all, why shouldn’t we believe that? We are Americans!” – President Ronald Reagan
There is a huge movement of people that would abandon the Republican Party and form a new independent group of voters in an effort to be true to their values and morals. Please do not misunderstand. I am very sympathetic to the frustrations that many have with some of our elected officials, and can certainly relate to the motivations of true conservatives who are fed up with what they see in Washington, but I truly believe that desertion from the Republican Party is a grave mistake for conservative Americans!
As conservatives, we must unite and rally under the umbrella of the party that has stood, historically, for conservative values and moral principles. Splintering the conservative vote by dismissing the Republican Party will only hand over our great country to the liberal left and further contribute to our moral demise.
Granted, there are those in public office who have “R” after their names, that need to be kicked out because they do not represent what we stand for, but, hear me! Do not cave in to them and hand over the party! You will only lose your power as a voter by alienating yourself.
Now is the time for us to unite! Now is the time for us to make a stand! Now is the time for us to take back, not only the Republican Party, but more importantly the United States of America! We must take it back, as conservatives who love our constitution, our heritage, and our nation, from those who would depart further into social, economic, and moral decay.
Because, if we won’t do it, who will?
I had the opportunity to address this very question in the following speech. There are some preliminary comments and activities at the beginning of the video. Fast forward to 2:20 to hear my comments. There are two parts to the video below. I would love to hear your feedback below.
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Im not sure when this was written/recorded. Now that we do have republicans in the administration, what do you say today about “Republicans uniting”? Does the current administration represent the values you speak of? Or the “love” we are called to have for our neighbors (today’s sermon). ? Im not here to argue, I genuinely want to know what you think about it.
Hey Natalia! Thanks for asking so thoughtfully. That speech was given about 16 years ago, during a season when I was running for office in Pasco County, so a lot has changed since then—and so have I in many ways.
I still believe that, broadly speaking, the Republican Party aligns more closely with my core convictions as a Christian—particularly sanctity of life, traditional view of marriage and family, and the importance of religious liberty. And, from the standpoint of our democratic republic, I also still deeply value personal, moral, and fiscal accountability, along with limited government. Those are the convictions that keep me in the party.
That said, alignment with a party obviously doesn’t mean endorsement of every leader, policy, or tone. There are certainly a lot of bad actors on both sides of the aisle, and I share real concern that much, if not most, of our government—across the board—is moving in the wrong direction. Politics and legislation alone will never be able to produce the kind of love for neighbor, humility, and righteousness Scripture calls us to.
Ultimately, the only hope for the future of America is spiritual renewal and revival—a genuine turning to God marked by repentance, faith, and obedience to Him. So, my prayer is that the Lord would be pleased to do a deep work in our land, starting with His own people, before it’s too late.