“Seek Yahweh while He may be found. Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts and let him return to Yahweh, and He will have compassion on him. Turn to our Elohim, for He will abundantly pardon.”
Isaiah 55: 6-7
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A Comparison of Republican and Democrat Party Platforms
Before voting, people who claim to be Christian should want to know what Republicans and Democrats say they believe and hope to achieve. The information in this SnyderTalk editorial comes straight from the approved party platforms. The page numbers in the text below are from the approved party platforms.
Two Caveats
Caveat 1
Unlike most politicians, President Trump has earned a reputation for doing what he says he will do. From moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to advancing the peace process in Israel to renegotiating U.S. trade agreements to rebuilding the U.S. military to withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord, etc., the president has been true to his word.
President Trump has accomplished more in less than 4 years than Barack Obama and George W. Bush combined accomplished in 16 years. Many of the things President Trump promised to do during the 2016 campaign were thought to be impossible or unrealistic. Today, they are reality. Brining manufacturing jobs home is one example. Advancing peace in the Middle East is another.
President Trump is a doer. Joe Biden is a talker. Joe will say just about anything, but his accomplishments are few. Even worse, over 47 years as a politician, Joe has earned a reputation for saying one thing and doing another. Where I live, that’s called “lying”.
This example stands out, because it’s so recent. Joe promised to ban fracking. He thought he had to say that to win the Democrat nomination. He said it straight out during the Democrat candidate debates, and it’s on video. When he was confronted with his promise to ban fracking during a debate with President Trump, Joe denied ever having said it.
With the Democrat nomination in hand, Joe needed to restate his position to make it more acceptable to voters in oil-producing states. In politics, that’s called “pivoting”. Most politicians do it, Republicans and Democrats.
President Trump doesn’t pivot. He tells people what he plans to do, and then, he does it.
Joe Biden will say anything to win votes. His positions on issues change on an as-needed basis. He can’t be believed. Relying on Joe Biden to keep his word is foolish.
Joe Biden is not trustworthy. Bill Stevenson, Joe’s former friend and Jill Biden’s first husband, made that clear. See “2 Stories About Joe Biden that Really Bother Me“.
Caveat 2
This is extremely important:
- A vote for Donald Trump is a vote for Donald Trump.
- A vote for Joe Biden is a vote for Kamala Harris.
Joe Biden is a compromise candidate. The vast majority of Democrats are socialists, Marxists, or communists. Bernie Sanders is their candidate of choice, but higher-ups in the Democrat Party decided that Bernie’s agenda would not go over well with the American people. Thus, they gave the nomination to Joe, but they extracted a promise from him that he would pursue Bernie’s agenda. Public statements by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Michael Moore, and other far-left radicals make that crystal clear.
Kamala Harris received low-single digit support during her campaign for the Democrat nomination. She became Biden’s running mate, because she is the most “liberal progressive” member of the U.S. Senate. On several occasions, Harris has slipped up and referred to the Harris administration. Biden has made similar gaffs. That suggests to me that she wears the pants.
This is crucial: Joe Biden is suffering from dementia, and his condition is getting worse. At any moment during a Biden presidency, his cabinet can invoke the 25th Amendment, remove him from office, and give us a President Kamala Harris.
Joe has said explicitly that he sees himself as a bridge. A bridge to what? Joe is a bridge to Kamala Harris and other far-left radicals in the Democrat Party.
That’s how Democrats see Joe Biden. It’s not hyperbole to say that a vote for Biden is a vote for Harris.
The 25th Amendment to the Constitution says that if the President is unable to do his job, the Vice President becomes the President.
Life & Abortion
Republican
“…we assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental right to life which cannot be infringed.” Will Appoint Judges who’ll support Sanctity of Life at all stages. Opposes use of public funds to “…perform or promote abortion or to fund organizations, like Planned Parenthood.” (pgs. 13‐14)
Democrat
“…committed to protecting and advancing reproductive health, rights, and justice [so that] every woman should be able to access high‐quality reproductive health care services, including safe and legal abortion. We will … restore federal funding for Planned Parenthood.” (pg. 32)
Marriage, Family and Society
Republican
(Words “LGBTQ+, gay, or homosexual” not mentioned in 2020 platform.) “Foremost among those institutions is the American family. It is the foundation of civil society, and the cornerstone of the family is natural marriage, the union of one man and one woman.” “The data and the facts lead to an inescapable conclusion: Every child deserves a married mom and dad. “ (pg. 31)
Democrat
(Marriage/Traditional Family) not mentioned in 2020 platform) “…will advance the ability of all persons to live with dignity, security, and respect, regardless of who they are or who they love… will restore [US] leadership on LGBTQ+ issues by passing the GLOBE Act and appointing senior leaders … coordinating LGBTQ+ issues” (pg. 19)
Education
Republican
“We will continue our fight for school choice until all parents can find good, safe schools for their children.” (pg. 32) “Parents are a child’s first and foremost educators, and have primary responsibility for the education of their children. Parents have a right to direct their children’s education, care, and upbringing.” (pg. 33)
Democrat
“believe that education is a critical public good not a commodity, and that it is the government’s responsibility to ensure that every child, everywhere, is able to receive a world‐class education that enables them to lead meaningful lives, no matter their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, language status, immigration or citizenship status, household income or ZIP code.” (pg. 64)
2nd Amendment
Republican
“We uphold the right of individuals to keep and bear arms, a natural inalienable right that predates the Constitution and is secured by the 2nd Amendment. Lawful gun ownership enables Americans to exercise their God‐given right of self‐defense.” Supports the repeal of bad legislation that restricting gun rights (pgs. 12‐13)
Democrat
“…will enact universal background checks, end online sales of guns and ammunition, ban the manufacture and sale of assault weapons…” “Democrats believe that gun companies should be held responsible for their products and will prioritize repealing the law that shields gun manufacturers from civil liability.” (pgs. 47‐48)
Support for Israel
Republican
“Unequivocal Support” Considered only country in the M.E. sharing essential US values of freedom of religion and speech. Committed to Israel’s security; will ensure they have strong military edge over adversaries; Against BDS mvmt. Recognizes Jerusalem as Capital. (pg. 47)
Democrat
Believes a strong Israel is vital to US interests; Will always support Israel’s right to defend itself and will ensure they have a strong military edge in region; opposes BDF movement. Recognizes Jerusalem as Capital. Supports a negotiated 2‐state solution for Israel and Palestine. (pg. 91 )
Climate Change & Environmental Policy
Republican
Will analyze hard data on climate change; Sees UN efforts as political, will reject agendas of Kyoto Protocol and Paris agreement. Supports the enactment of policies to increase domestic energy production in order to reduce vulnerability to foreign influence. “The environment is too important to be left to radical environmentalists… their approach is based on shoddy science, scare tactics, and centralized command‐ and‐control regulation.” (Pgs 20‐22)
Democrat
“Climate change is a global emergency.” Wants to reverse all Trump Admin. rollbacks on environmental protections… believe we must embed environmental justice, economic justice, and climate justice at the heart of our policy and governing agenda. Dem’s agree … that the United States and the world must achieve net‐zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible, and no later than 2050. (pgs. 49‐51)
Religious Freedom and Repeal of the Johnson Amendment
Republican
Full religious freedom at all times everywhere; Full repeal of the Johnson Amendment. “We pledge to defend the religious beliefs and rights of conscience of all Americans and to safeguard religious institutions against government control.” We endorse the First Amendment Defense Act, … legislation … which will bar discrimination against [those who] act on their beliefs… [regarding] marriage…” (pg. 11)
Democrat
“Religious freedom is a core American value and a core value of the Democratic Party… will protect the rights of each American for the free exercise of his or her own Religion… and will … advocate for religious freedom throughout the world. Democrats …recognize the paramount importance of maintaining the separation between church and state enshrined in our Constitution. “ (pg. 48)
Source: Biblical Voter.
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“The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me. Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.”
John 17: 22-24
