——詹姆斯·杜布森博士
英文原文：
October Newsletter 2020:
Final Thoughts About TheElection
This will be my final letter to 800,000 people before Americans cast our ballots on November 3rd. It is a breath taking moment in the history of the United States. Perhaps I will be permitted to repeat a brief comment I made inmy August letter because of its relevance to today. Many political comment at or shave stated that this election is the most significant since 1864, when AbrahamLincoln vied for a second term against Democratic nominee, George McClellan.The future of our beloved nation hung in the balance that year. If Lincoln hadlost, the Civil War would have ended precipitously and the wretched evils of slavery would have remained legal in the Confederate States, and perhaps evenin the North. Had Lincoln been defeated, the Union would have been torn as under. Thank God Mr. Lincoln won, even though it cost him his life!
Now we are approaching another presidential election that carries enormousimplications for the stability of our democratic system of government. Indeed,Newt Gingrich said that what we are facing now might bring an end to civilization as we have known it. He may have been referring to a possible revolution. Regardless, I believe his grave concern for our nation is valid.For centuries, America has stood as a shining light for liberty and freedom inour nation and around the globe. If we abandon our founding core values, theworld will suffer for it. The binary choice before us is that stark.
How will Americans, and how will you, decide who to vote for as our Chief Executive Officer? I have heard from dozens of friends and acquaintances in recent weeks who tell me they will base their decision solely on a candidate'srhetoric, tone, style, or like ability. Does that describe your thinking process?
Just now, as I was about to react to that idea, my wife, Shirley, brought in anemail that she had received a few minutes before from a friend. It quoted ananonymous statement that gets to the heart of the issue, as follows:
"This is not a junior high or high school popularity/personalitycontest. I'm not voting for the person—I'm voting for the platform!
I'm voting for the Second Amendment. I'm voting for the next Supreme Courtjustice. I'm voting for the electoral college. I'm voting for the Republic inwhich we live. I'm voting for the police and law and order. I'm voting for the military and the veterans who fought and died for this country. I'm voting forthe flag that is often missing from public events. I'm voting for the right tospeak my opinion and not be censored for it. I'm voting for secure borders. I'mvoting for the right to praise God without fear. I'm voting for every unbornsoul that is at risk of being aborted. I'm voting for freedom and the Americandream. I'm voting for good and against evil. I'm not just voting for one person.
I'm voting for the future of my country!"
I couldn't have said it better, although I want to add to the writer's list.I'm also voting for candidates who will exercise sound leadershipinternationally. I'm voting for those who will support Israel. I'm voting forthose who will protect children from leftist curricula. I'm voting for thenation's fiscal integrity. I'm voting for parental rights. I'm voting forschool choice and home education. I'm voting for freedom in the suburbs. I'mvoting for Little Sisters of the Poor and other Christian organizations. I'm voting for racial unity. I am voting to support "In God we trust" andschool prayer. I'm voting for freedom of conscience for physicians and otherprofessionals. I am voting for marriage. I am voting for life in all itsdimensions. I am voting against euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. I'm voting for wisdom in handling the pandemic. I am voting for protection for the Church from oppressive politicians.
One final thought: With all respect, this election isn't about you. Itcertainly isn't about me. It is about our kids and grandkids. It is about thosewho are yet to come, if they are allowed to live. This vote has awesome implications for future generations and the nation we love. It is about our Constitution and the immutable, God-given rights it protects. It is aboutvalues, and truth, and greatness, and hope. That is why the notion of choosinga president based on frivolous personality characteristics is so unfortunate.
In summary, this election is for all the marbles . . . the Presidency, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Supreme Court. Together, they set the agenda for this country.
If you love America and don't want it to be "fundamentally transformed," it is time to do three things:
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Pray like never before that God will spare this great nation from tyranny and oppression of religious liberty. -
Volunteer to help your candidates. -
Vote for the candidates who will best uphold your values and convictions.
May God bless America!
