Christian doctor?

We only have less than 90 days left in this never ending presidential campaign.  I for one will be so glad when it's over.  One of my main reasons is then I can finally stop getting "Christian" voting guides to hand out to our congregation.

I don't know how to make it any clearer to people - "Community Christian will not be involved in the Republican or Democratic agenda.  We don't care about that.  We are reaching unconnected people and together growing to full devotion."   I am sick of hearing how good of a Christian this candidate is and how this other candidate "says" he is a Christian but he really isn't.   I don't want to get another forwarded e-mail about how critical this election is to the future of Christians in our country.  You know what's critical to the future of Christians in this country - the continued grace of God.

Let's be clear, I have voted in every major election (I didn't vote in the run off) since I turned 18.  I will vote in this election as well.  But not once have I voted for a candidate based on whether or not he was or wasn't a Christian.  I wouldn't encourage anyone to vote for a politician based on whether or not he was a Christian.

Now this may shock you, but I don't believe a person has to be a sold out follower of Jesus to be a good leader for our country.   That doesn't mean that my faith doesn't inform my decision for whom I will vote - it does.  I'm just saying faith in Christ alone is not the deciding factor for me. 

I guess I should also tell you, that should someone in my family need a doctor I don't choose the physician based on whether or not she has Bible verses printed in her office or a fish symbol in his waiting room.  I'm thrilled when I find out that my doctor knows the Lord and is a brother or sister in Christ.  But when it comes to choosing a doctor, I want a doctor that did well in medical school and has experience with the problem my family faces. 

In the past I have, occasionally, voted for someone who said they followed Jesus.   Whether or not they actually follow Jesus with their lives - I don't know AND I don't think the media does either (even the Christian media).  But that doesn't really matter since I didn't base my decision to vote for them on whether or not they follow Christ.  My faith is a part of my voting decision because it affects every decision I make.  But the faith of the candidate was not.   What I want is someone who can really lead this country.  While we get more and more discussion about their faith (or lack thereof) we sure don't get to hear much about leadership.  OH WELL!

Less than 90 days.  It can't get here too fast.