Valorie Delp's comments

Is the Republican Party the Only Choice for Christians? - Blog Entry

01 Nov 2008 04:32 PM

I'm sorry but McCain does not align any more closely to the Bible than does Obama. He aligns more closely to Scripture on one issue. But if we look at the whole:

McCain has been divorced and re-married. That is not allowed in the Bible except for infidelity no? Yet Obama has been married to the same woman his entire life.

McCain does not go to church, and he is not pro-life. (Well okay, he might go to church now--but he didn't before he started running.) What he does feel is that the states should decide the issue of abortion and this is why he votes consistently pro-life. He feels it is a state issue.

Have you read Audacity to Hope? In it, Obama talks about how he has helped and wants to create programs for mothers to stay at home, and for families to stay together. That's not a Christian ideal? Obama has called for black fathers to step up to the plate and be men and fathers to their children--is that not Christian?

As far as God and standing behind someone who is against him, there are numerous instances in Scripture where God allowed those who were ungodly to be in power. Saul comes to mind right away--and David in standing behind Saul was actually honoring God. What about Daniel serving as second in command (or Joseph) to ungodly kings?

Then there's the whole problem of rendering Ceasar's what is Ceasar's. . .

Looks like I just did find it. . .

Warning about Carter Baby Clothing - Blog Entry

01 Nov 2008 10:35 AM

I've never washed any of my children's clothing before them wearing it. Never had a rash on any of my children either. I'm thinking that something has changed or been contaminated.

Is the Republican Party the Only Choice for Christians? - Blog Entry

01 Nov 2008 09:58 AM

Yes--a very succint way of putting what I was trying to say.

Is the Republican Party the Only Choice for Christians? - Blog Entry

01 Nov 2008 09:32 AM

Mimigrandma: But I don't think you can say God is for McCain or Palin for that matter either.

The democracy countdown is really interesting.

Is the Republican Party the Only Choice for Christians? - Blog Entry

01 Nov 2008 05:55 AM

I have often thought of the parallels between when JFK ran and Obama running. . .

Is the Republican Party the Only Choice for Christians? - Blog Entry

01 Nov 2008 02:18 AM

Pattie I know the blog wasn't directed at me personally. And yes, the Republican party appeals to their strong base--which happen to be conservative Christians--and yes, it can be shameless. I didn't hear Sarah Palin's remarks to Dobson, but she is talking to conservative Christians who think that sending a liberal to the Supreme Court is bad. I just want you to know that there are those of us who are conservative, right wing, and go beyond the God card and we can think and research beyond the mudslinging--that comes from both sides. There is nothing that is above reproach in this or any other election and while the Republicans use 'God' tactics, the Democrats have their own tactics as well. It was not what you said, but how you said it that I found so offensive. You know I have no problem agreeing to disagree. . .but don't tell me that God would not have voted like McCain.

Are You Home for Halloween? - Blog Entry

31 Oct 2008 07:21 PM

We do not celebrate Halloween. ;-) We do something fun as a family--but my kids don't dress up, we don't give out candy (we're not on Main street though--if we were, we probably would), and we don't take our kids trick or treating.

Is the Republican Party the Only Choice for Christians? - Blog Entry

31 Oct 2008 07:16 PM

YIKES! Is this personal because people have attacked you or is this intelligent rhetoric? I frankly, cannot tell and it's disappointing. I generally admire you for your convictions and your intelligent thought in policital processes. . .despite the fact that I stand on the opposite side of the fence on almost every issue. Not ONCE have I accused you of being non-Christian or lacking in faith--and yet that is what you are doing here to me and those who think like me, when you imply that God wouldn't vote like John McCain. If you really want to play the God card, I don't think he'd vote like Obama either. . .or Palin. . .or anyone else that's been in office for that matter. Furthermore, you also imply that we are stupid--choosing to believe whatever we happen to hear from whatever source we happen to hear it. I take it you assume that those who are voting for McCain are just plain ignorant and stupid. Offensive--truly offensive--because rhetoric like this shuts down conversations rather than promoting them.

Something for Parents of LEGO Lovers to Think About - Blog Entry

28 Oct 2008 06:23 PM

Ah. . .drnewmom you are not looking in the right place. ;-) You can easily find them in buckets as Pattie has said. You can also get them piece meal through FAO Schwartz, Mindware or other type specialty stores. Oh. . .and you can also order a plain old bucket 'o bricks through lego.com

Something for Parents of LEGO Lovers to Think About - Blog Entry

28 Oct 2008 04:12 AM

Do you see me rolling my eyes? Huge lego fans here but sheesh--you've got to be kidding me. The beauty of Legos is that they are whatever you want them to be. My kids, ALL of them, have made all sorts of stuff from Legos. Princess castles and strong fortresses (which seem to actually BEG someone to kick them down). They're just fun to play with. Period. This group must be bored and need something to do. ;-)