Political commentator and columnist David French penned an op-ed in The New York Times endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and presenting the case for why he believes other so-called conservatives should support her to "save conservatism."
I’ll be quoting from an article in The Christian Post, which you can read here.
I Laughed Out Loud
“French suggested that a Harris administration would present a strong stance against Russia and offer Americans the chance to emerge from a Republican Party that has been destroyed.” When I read this, I laughed out loud. I don’t even know how to respond to the sheer ridiculousness of such a statement.
No David, Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran will rise up like never before under a Harris presidency. They will take advantage of her weakness, sneer at diplomacy, and do whatever they want around the globe.
Apparently, French Is “Casting the First Stone.”
“French also condemned various speakers at last month's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by listing their sins and suggesting that Christians should not support a political party that allows such individuals to speak.”
My heart broke for this as well, but I was stunned at French’s hypocrisy. The rappers and transgenders that Kamala surrounds herself with say and do things that can’t even be uttered in this article. Why no mention of this David? Or why no mention of Hulk Hogan’s repentance and redemption?
Naïveté on Full Display
Additionally, although character traits should be considered, we are not following people, we are endorsing policy to protect and to defend the nation from within and from without. But French argues that he is voting “for Kamala Harris in 2024 … to try to save conservatism.”
Yes, folks, you read that right. I have no further comment. His statement speaks for itself, as his naïveté is on full display.
Who Is Really Igniting Violence?
“French alleged that the GOP has nominated a candidate who is personally responsible for engendering political violence.”
Would I love to edit Trump’s tweets and have him filled with the Spirit of God? ABSOLUTELY. But French fails to point out the funding of Soros and other organizations that are purposely igniting violence. He avoids the clear and present danger because of his hatred for Trump.
To be honest, I haven’t seen this much hypocrisy from an author in a long time. He has either so quenched and grieved the Spirit of God that he can no longer gauge accuracy, or he is an apostate fighting for the other side.
Yes, those are strong words, but we are living in very extreme times, and this hellish ideology must be called out.
A Respectable Position
I could respect French’s position if he simply said that he could not vote for either side. I get that. Some of us look at life much differently. For example, I envision the future we are leaving for our kids and it alarms me. French’s theology hurts, not helps our future. It's a weak and woke ideology sure to set our course even farther from God.
Although I don’t agree with Trump’s pro-life stance, he is following the Constitution by leaving the decision to the States, whereas the Left endorses abortion up to 9 months. I’m sure they are also fine with abortion after birth. If you can kill a child in the womb at 9 months, you can extinguish life when he or she is born.
MAGA Name Calling
“French went on to accuse Trump and his Evangelical supporters — whom he dubbed ‘MAGA Christians’ — of infecting the American church with ‘viciousness and intolerance’.”
When the Left has no argument, they resort to childish tactics of name-calling: MAGA, homophobe, Christian nationalist, etc. David knows better: There are fringe groups on both the Right and the Left, but the fringe on the Left is becoming the voice of their party. That’s truly alarming.
If we love God, our family, and our country, we will make our stance clear — that’s not MAGA; it’s a movement … a movement back to God.
A Sincere Question for David French
David, if the abortion industry, George Soros, Big Tech, major corporations, most of the media, and Hollywood are on your side, are you sure that you’re on the right side?
Yes, There Still Is Hope
As I’ve said before, We need to return to the old paths. The church needs to wake up! Our prayer should be, “Oh Lord, we need revival again, and begin in me!” Be crystal clear here: This is a plea for full surrender to Christ: He is the only Cure for our chaos, the only Anchor for our storm, and the only Hope for the hurting.
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Published Date: August 14, 2024
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