>> I absolutely agree. <<
>> Our leaders are selected by God <<
Wrong, wrong, and wrong. God would never put Obama in charge of America. God gives men free will to choose whom they want. It is up to us to use that gift wisely. The selection of Obama was a poor choice, made by flawed human beings. God ALLOWED it, but had nothing to do with it.
>> Leaders selected by God is an old Europe paradigm of monarchy by Divine Right. Wasn't such a ruler (king) also the head of the church? <<
Political Junkie Too nails it. The idea that "God" selected the person who governs the country is an outdated "divine right of Kings" European ideology that most Europeans don't even believe anymore. Historical figures "chosen by God" to be leaders are people like Moses and St. Peter (both of whom were capable of being sinners, and DID sin and make mistakes, thus the "warning" from God). Those leaders were chosen to lead people spiritually, as are all religious leaders who get a calling. God doesn't "appoint" secular government leaders, and He certainly wouldn't pick someone like Obama to run a country.
God has put obama in charge of America. Nothing happens outside of His will. God also gives countries and nations the leaders they deserve. Can you tell me with a straight face our nation does not deserve Obama? He has given us over to our depravity. We as a nation should be repenting and seeking Gods wisdom. Alas, we are too far gone for that. But the remnant of believers in this nation should pray on behalf of our country without ceasing. God can still work a miracle if it fits His plan
Here’s what God said:
the authorities that exist are ordained by God.