The Republican vice presidential candidate talks about her family, the sanctity of human life and the pressures of the election season. Dr. Dobson encourages listeners to pray for our country as the election draws near.Posted on 10/22/2008 4:54:48 PM PDT by Maelstorm
DENVER (AP) - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin describes herself as a "hard-core pro-lifer" and expresses confidence that in spite of disheartening polls, "putting this in God's hands, that the right thing for America will be done at the end of the day on Nov. 4." In an interview with evangelical leader James Dobson that aired Wednesday, Palin said she thought Republican presidential candidate John McCain would implement the GOP platform if elected—"I do, from the bottom of my heart"—but McCain doesn't support the platform on three issues important to evangelicals: abortion, gay marriage and embryonic stem cell research. The platform calls for a constitutional ban on gay marriage, an issue McCain says should be left to individual states. Similarly, the platform seeks a constitutional ban on all abortions; again, McCain supports allowing states to decide the question. McCain supports research using embryonic stem cells, which the platform opposes. Palin called it a "strong platform" and told Dobson, "They are there, they are solid, we stand on them and, again, I believe that it is the right agenda for the country at this time." The Alaska governor talked by phone with Dobson for about 20 minutes Monday while she was in Colorado campaigning. Dobson's Focus on the Family radio program aired the interview Wednesday. Dobson asked whether Palin was discouraged by polls showing the GOP ticket behind. "To me, it motivates us, makes us work that much harder," Palin said. "And it also strengthens my faith, because I'm going to know, at the end of the day, putting this in God's hands, that the right thing for America will be done at the end of the day on Nov. 4. So I'm not discouraged at all." Palin has not focused on her faith on the campaign trail, but it clearly has energized evangelical leaders like Dobson, whose radio show reaches an estimated 1.5 million Americans daily. Dobson has come around to supporting the McCain-Palin ticket after previously saying he could not in good conscience vote for McCain. He endorsed former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee late in the primaries. Palin thanked Dobson and supporters for their prayers and—when Dobson inquired about the importance of faith in her life—said: "It is my foundation, yes, my Christian faith is." She also used terms like "prayer warrior" and "intercession"—words that might be unknown to the average listener but are common vocabulary in Pentecostal Christianity. Palin spent 20 years in a Pentecostal Assemblies of God Church, but she usually refers to her faith generically as Christian, not even evangelical. "It is that intercession that is so needed and so greatly appreciated," Palin told Dobson. "And I can feel it too, Dr. Dobson. I can feel the power of prayer, and that strength that is provided through our prayer warriors across this nation." She continued: "When we hear along the rope lines that people are interceding for us and praying for us, it's our reminder to do the same, to put this all in God's hands, to seek his perfect will for this nation, and to of course seek his wisdom and guidance in putting this nation back on the right track." Describing herself as a "hard-core pro-lifer," Palin said the birth of a son with Down syndrome was "this opportunity for me to really be walking the walk and not just talking the talk. There's purpose in this also and for a greater good to be met there." Palin said the campaign had to have faith that its message will be heard "minus the filter of the mainstream media." "That filter has to be erased," she said. "So we have to have faith in the wisdom of the people that they'll understand what our message is. But even bigger that then, I have to have that faith that God is going to help us get that message out there."
The Republican vice presidential candidate talks about her family, the sanctity of human life and the pressures of the election season. Dr. Dobson encourages listeners to pray for our country as the election draws near."...we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave."I respect and praise Palin for being willing to state such truths openly and without fear.
If we work hard, have faith, rally others to our cause, teach truth, and remain committed, God can and will bless our efforts and help us.
This is why so many love her so, and it's why the media and the libs hate her so much and want so badly to destroy her. She goes right over their heads to a higher source.
I'm Baptist and use terms like "prayer warrior" and "intercession" all the time. Those are not evangelical or Pentecostal terms. They are Christian terms.
Oh, and BTW, the election results do indeed rest in God's hands. The big question is, will He allow us to reap the consequences of our folly as a nation, or will He save us from the brink of destruction in spite of it?
Agreed. At this point, prayer is the only thing that will remove this deception and idolatry from the voting populace.
My only comfort is, if Obambi wins in November, all of His Children may be one giant step closer to going home.
I also believe that the outcome of the election is in God’s hands.
She speaks for me. Thank you, Lord.
I’m Baptist and use terms like “prayer warrior” and “intercession” all the time.
Ditto (I’m Presbyterian). Pretty middle of the road Protestant terminology.
I believe this to be in error. I've heard him say that he only supports adult cell research several times.
Yesterday when walking my dog I started to pray.
I know it is thy will be done but I said to the Lord that I am not quit ready to turn my country over to communism. I also had concerns about my two sons in the military....so after I got over it is all about me and told him that I trust what he has planned and I asked for strength for all of us to get through whatever happens in this country....I got home and I felt such a sense of calmness which I have today.....God is good
Ditto here for the Catholics
“God is good.”
He is indeed.
Palin has a healthy outlook - this country is in God’s Hands.
The tide could be changed easily enough:
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2nd Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)
Biden was right. Tough days lie ahead for us whoever is elected two weeks from now.
We’re going to need to keep our courage and our wits about us. Hold fast to what you believe and know to be true.
Pray and work. Keep your family close. God will see us through.
Thy will be done, Lord.
At least someone understands who picks the winner in this race.
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