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I'm Getting Some Practice in Obama Apologetics

By LDSNavyMom - Nov 3rd, 2008 at 3:22 am EST

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Tags: apologetics, beliefs, Fact Checking, mormon, smears

As a Latter-day Saint, I'm called upon to defend my beliefs all the time in forums and in personal contacts. I'm used to that, and I can hold my own fairly well. I've been involved in Mormon Apologetics for several years, which brings me to the topic of this post.

This past weekend, I've had to explain and defend my political beliefs, and why I'm for Obama. I've discovered, not with much surprise, that most of my family and friends are for McCain. I've also been getting e-mail from some of my LDS friends who, again, not surprisingly, are for McCain. The thing that bothers me is that they quote Church leaders to me, talk about articles in the Church magazine, and, by inference, make me feel like I'm doing something wrong, something against the Church. Yet, I know I'm not breaking any standards, breaking any covenants, or anything like that.

I really believe good, faithful Christians, including Latter-day Saints, can be Democrats. The important thing is to use your mind, your heart, and your conscience in making important decisions, including voting. I truly feel that is what I am doing, by learning about the issues, fact-checking smears, and seeking out the truth, and then being true to myself. What more can anyone do?

Anyway, being put on the spot this way is helping me to solidify my political beliefs and better articulate them. That might be good for giving me the courage to get on the phone tomorrow and Tuesday. It's ironic, with me being a professional telemarketer, how hesitant I've been to get involved in the phone campaign.

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