Americans will be asked to dig into their individual and collective consciousnesses to decide on the many important issues that face our great nation.
However, if a candidate is elected into office, or a proposition passed (or defeated, depending on one's perspective), does that mean that God's Will was incarnated?
Have we, as Christians, become so caught up in politics of our country that winning is more important than truth?
Will hearts be converted because of a new law, a newly elected public servant or the life-giving, compassionate love that flows from Jesus Christ and through the Church and her people?
As Christians, our passion for pro-life, pro-family issues must serve as an authentic witness of our love for and obedience to God's loving blueprint for humanity. And we know that there are particular candidates and propositions in this election that are contrary to this blueprint.
But, we must remember that God is bigger than politics. And as such, shouldn't we see this election as bigger than just the choices we make on list of candidates and other ballot items?
We should give our agendas to "Caesar". Our votes are essential and valuable to the democratic process. And our desire to have civil laws that reflect the dignity of humans is a way for us to live out our Christian vocation.
But to God, we must give - and share - His love and mercy, at all times and in every situation to every person regardless of their political stance. Because even if the candidate/proposition we want receives the most votes, but the electorate is not sanctified, can we really celebrate a victory?
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