The Danger of Keeping Candidate Faith Under Wraps
- Author Michele F Richardson
- Published December 20, 2007
- Word count 484
Exactly what does Mitt Romney's public address reveal about the significance of candidate disclosure of faith?
The American electorate cannot be expected to buy into the myth that a candidate's faith will not influence their electability. Platform and politics over prayer. Spin over spirit. Facts over faith. The electorate needs to reconsider its position in the coming season of elections, especially as it votes for the next President of the United States. The vote should not be political, the vote should be prayerful which means it will require faith.
In so many ways, Governor Romney was cautious to say that his faith would not influence his decision-making process as President. The question that must be asked is what, then, will his decision-making be influenced by? Every American should demand an answer to that question. Full and honest disclosure of every candidate's faith is fundamental to the democratic process. It is not optional.
A candidate's knowledge, as defined by education, experience, and intellect, is important. But, it is what a candidate believes, as evidenced by their faith, that shapes the value system which will serve as the foundation for their ability to govern. There must be an inherent level of integrity within each candidate that calls for an end to duality. Any candidate that implies that their choices will not be influenced by their faith is deceived about what faith really is, and as a result, not worthy of a vote. According to the old adage, stand for something or fall for anything. It is not acceptable for any candidate to shirk their faith in an effort to win votes. A candidate's faith must be the foundation upon which their candidacy rests, and if this is not the case, they are not fit to run the concession stand at the Friday night football game let alone a country.
The American people deserve to know what every candidate believes. The faith question must be answered by anyone who wants to see their name up in lights in November 2008. The faith declaration must be made, honestly and openly, by every candidate. Spin-free. Why? Because candidates are not robots despite the fact that they, oftentimes, seem to be. Candidates are human. Compartmentalizing will not prevent them from reacting out of their humanness; this will be particularly true in times of challenge. In the times of personal or national crisis that are certain to ensue, the incumbent will not persevere because of what they know or how much experience they have had. Their university, their party, and even their constituents will be unable to get them through. The only force that any candidate will instinctively rely upon in times of tragedy and crisis will be the force of their faith, what they believe, their ideology. Faith, then, should not be just an issue in the next Presidential election, it must be the issue that decides the next Presidential election.
The author is President and CEO of Global Life Trends Incorporated. Her latest book is entitled, The "S" Word: A Commentary On GOD and Sex-Making The Case For Abstinence. Michele is passionate about helping others fulfill their destinies. For more information, visit http://www.michelefrichardson.com .
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