Trashing Obama

Dear Victorious,

I've been reading what seems to be an increasing number of things about President Obama that are negative. Some are very negative and downright mean. What do you think of this?

Sally O. - Lawrenceville, KS

Dear Sally,

I think it is mean. But let's face it, comedians have been using presidents as the butt of their jokes for decades. It seems to be part of our culture. So at some level, I expect this. Perhaps where Christians need to focus is on what is true of Mr. Obama. To say outrageous things - like he is a socialist or a Muslim - is clearly not appropriate. Those would be truths that only God (and time) could reveal. I don't believe either God or time have revealed them. So we shouldn't be speaking them.

He is our president. As Christ-followers we must understand that God Himself put this man in this position. So whether you agree with him, think he's evil or whatever ... we are each accountable to God for our response to this President. So it just boils down to one question: Would my response (to this president) be honoring of my God?