Barack Obama's Uncertain Faith

[c]2007 by Richard L Zorek

Barack Obama's "faith" is based on uncertainty. He believes it is important, mostly as a means to make one feel good about themselves and wanting to help other people. John Smith, a pastor from Loveland, Colorado, is quoted on Obama's webpage as saying "the number one thing about being a Christian" is "caring for people." So why can't Obama get the endorsement of American evangelicals? Because "caring for people" is a part of what Christianity is all about, but it is equaled to "Love the Lord they God with all thy heart, mind and soul." What they do not understand is that without both working together, the end result bears little lasting fruit. This is the part that bothers the liberal left politicians and the liberal church. Bringing a dialogue about "faith" and "caring" is really convictionless. It can mean so many things and it can mean everything. It is the subject of Jesus that separates the sheep from the goats and the real Christians from the psuedo-Christians. Obama is a pseudo-Christian who offers a "faith" message that is not much different than a good motivational speaker or Amway dealer. It may offer a lot of good feelings but it won't produce what real Christianity should produce: real love.

Kansas City Mayoral Election 2007

.......[c]2007 by Richard L Zorek.........02.26.07...........Mayoral candidate Alvin Brooks says as mayor of Kansas City he will create "quality, high paying jobs for everyone" in order to combat crime. Creating the high paying job and getting someone to pay for it are two seperate issues..............John DiCapo promises to "change the face of city hall." In other words, the name-plate will change from "Barnes" to "DiCapo"................Chuck Eddy promises to "consolidate the behind the scenes jobs at the Police Department." So, instead of two janitors, there will only be one. ....................Janice Ellis says that "every child deserves to live in a neighborhood that is safe and has sidewalks to ride a bicycle on." Apparently, criminals tend to shy away from neighborhoods with sidewalks for fear of stepping on a crack...........John Fairfield's website says he should be mayor as we enter into what is "arguably" the most important time in our cities history. Arguably? Is there some kind of argument going on in some time warp? .................Mark Funkhouser says Kansas Citians want "smooth road and sidewalks...clean city parks....and transportation choices...." among other things. That doesn't mean you'll get it if he is elected, but he knows you want it. I'd like the high paying quality job myself...............Stan Glazer wants to bring "acountability back to city government." So has every other mayoral candidate in the last few decades...............Jim Glover was opposed to city salary raises and worked to stop them when not necessary. Obviuously "quality high paying jobs" isn't his priority. He also says that "vacant and dangerous properties should be sold to individuals and community development corporations." Can you spell "eminent domain?"...................Henry Klien says he will "confront the criminals who threaten our well being." Unless he is really good with a gun, is term is expected to be short................Becky Nace wants to improve "maintenance" in neighborhoods. A snow plow in every garage?................Albert Riederer believes that "all children should have access to a computer and internet in their home." Bill Gates is funding his campaign...............Kathryn Shields wants to develop a Preventative Mantenance program to fill potholes before they happen. Basically, stay off the road when it's rainy, or snowy, or sunny and hot.