The US Christian Right continues to be perplexed and paranoid about the prospect of election of a liberal African-American Democratic President and probable Democrat Congressional dominance as well. Honestly, I’m reminded of the downfall of Muldoon in 1984 here.

So, let’s have a look at one Pentecostal diatribe about the impending doom that awaits the United States, courtesy of one Strang, editor of the Pentecostal fundamentalist magazine, Charisma:

Life As We Know It Will End If Obama Is Elected

[Yeah, Right…- C]

I was amazed that during the presidential debate this week Sen. John McCain didn’t make the point that if Sen. Barack Obama is elected, life as we know it in many ways will end. America will be more socialized and have less free enterprise and freedom.

It seems that due to the current economic crisis, a percentage of Americans are clamoring for change in the White House. Unfortunately, they don’t seem to realize that change will mean gay rights will be encoded into law and abortion rights laws will be strengthened. The result will be an alteration in our entire social structure and the likelihood that Roe v. Wade—the case that led to the legalization of abortion–will never be overturned. Recently someone sent me a video put out by Roman Catholics on the sanctity of life. Take time to watch it at www.catholicvote.com. It makes the point that protecting human life from conception to natural death is one of the most important responsibilities we have as Christians.

[Perhaps if Bush had bothered to govern competently, this wouldn’t have to happen, guys?- C]

I believe if Obama is elected, the government will tax, tax, tax the citizens who are most productive. Yet it’s been proven that tax increases lead to economic downturn, while tax cuts lead to economic growth (which we desperately need). There will also be a “take from the rich, give to the poor” type of socialistic mind-set throughout the nation. And I believe our country will be weaker militarily around the world.

[And these have what precisely to do with fundamentalist Christianity?- C]

In addition, people who hate Christianity will be emboldened to attack our freedoms. Christianity is already persona non grata in academia and in the liberal media. People such as Bill Maher and Michael Moore, who hate God and God’s people, will think the election verifies that the nation as a whole believes as they do and will jump for glee. Meanwhile, Christians seem almost asleep. There is no outcry! And there is a group of Bible-believing Christians who appear to have decided to overlook how dangerous Obama will be and plan to vote for him anyway.

[It’s called free speech and democracy, Mr Strang. Try it some time…- C]

A few weeks ago McCain and Obama were even in the polls. However, the economic crisis seems to have pushed some Americans toward Obama. So in the 25 days to the election we must pray as never before. And we must work to wake up Christians. That is what happened late in the 2004 election—Christian leaders rallied believers, and as a result, George W. Bush was re-elected president.

Even though polls are often right, there are exceptions, and we must pray and work–before it’s too late–to see that Obama is not elected. I receive lots of interesting e-mails having to do with the election and the issues surrounding current culture wars. Below is some of what someone sent me and urged me to pass on. There are links to several interesting videos that you should take the time to watch. Much of what you will see is disturbing. I urge you to forward the information below to your friends.

[Please send a sealed and stamped envelope to:

The Ministry of Truth,

Airstrip One,

Oceania,  postdated 1984.

Remember: Ignorance is Strength!!! -C]

The only reason Obama is competitive is because people do not really know who and what he stands for.

Barack Obama’s Views:

Endorsed by:
- ACLU
- AFL-CIO
- National Trial Lawyers Groups
- NARAL
- Planned Parenthood
- Homosexual and atheist advocacy groups
- Moveon.org
- Radical leftist national groups

These groups have provided the largest support for his campaign, along with the Saudis. And every one of them hates serious Christians and Zionist Jews. How can a Christian or a Jew vote with them? He promised the trial lawyers that he will fight against Tort Reform.

[Er, don’t most Jews vote Democrat, anyway…?- C]

He promised the unions to vote for the Union Intimidation Act (aka Employee Free Choice Act)–a laughable name for legislation that will devastate American jobs. He promised the abortionists to vote for the Abortion Anytime Act (aka the Freedom of Choice Act).
[What does anti-unionism have to do with fundamentalist Christianity?- C] He promised the homosexuals that he will support the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, and he is already fighting the California Marriage Amendment. And he has no experience! Hello? [Why do I hear mournful violins in the distance? -C.] Deranged Political Videos and Articles that Spin Bizarre Wingnut Fantasies About Barack Obama:

Article: See Obama’s Illegal Campaign Contributions 

[NewsMax: Raving right US tabloid website]Video Clip: Mohammar Khaddafi on Barack Obama. Quite real and quite damning:

Video Clip: A History of Barack Obama’s Life and Politics: 

Video Clip: Barack Obama on Defense Spending:

Video Clip: Little-Known Barack Obama Scandals:

Video Clip: Hillary Shreds Obama:

Video Clip: Biden Slams Obama?:

Video Clip: The Hypocrisy of the Liberal Media Exposed in Their Attack on Sarah Palin’s Prayer for the Troops:

Video Clip: School Children Sing Praises of Obama:

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I know many of you are as disturbed as I am. [Oh, is that why they call themselves committed Christians?- C.]  I think this “information” on Obama speaks for itself.[You can say that again… -C]But wait, there’s more. According to a so-called “Christian Anti-Defamation Commission,” here are seven reasons why Barack Obama is “not” a Christian!One, he believes in religious pluralism. Two, he’s pro-gay. Three, he’s pro-choice on abortion. Four, he supports Muslim prayer. Five, he backs Black liberation theology [Um… I thought liberation theology was a form of Christianity?- C]. Six, he’s not a biblical literalist. Seven, he doesn’t evangelise like a happy clappy does.Altogether, now…yawn. Not Recommended, Except for Cheap Laughs:Steve Strang: Life as We Know It Will End if Obama is Elected President: Strang Report: 09.1o.08: http://www.strangreport.com/2008/10/life-as-we-know-it-will-end-if-obama-is.html Christian Antidefamation Commission: http://www.christianadc.org