Son of Isaac Restoration Ministry

This posting is a major deviation for this blog, which was created to provide public access to my teachings from the Word of God. For the most part they are teachings which I believe to be inspired by the Holy Spirit. I have struggled with whether or not to post what follows here. I sincerely believe that this needs to be shared publicly, and that it will somehow draw the attention of a man who needs to hear what I have to say.

First, a brief disclaimer: Son of Isaac Restoration Ministry is not at this time incorporated, or registered as a 501(c)(3), a designation for certain non-profit organizations, including those considered “religious.” That may change in the near future, as a group of supporters have asked for my permission to form a Board of Directors and seek incorporation for the ministry. This is mentioned only in the context that without any official non-profit status, Son of Isaac Restoration Ministry is not subject to restrictions on political endorsements or non-endorsements.

It also needs to be clarified that as a rule I do not believe ministries should be politically involved. There has been too much political activity in recent years from Christian ministries that often tend to neglect the Word, and things which are spiritual, in favor of their political agendas.

Having prefaced what is to follow with all that has now been stated, I now share a letter which I have written to a candidate for President of the United States. I believe it is self-explanatory, and needs no further comment. I am publishing this only because I have found it nearly impossible to send it to Senator John McCain, the presumed nominee of the Republican party. From his campaign website I was able to send this as “one of thousands of comments which may or may not be read or responded to.” It is my prayerful hope that putting it on the Internet will bring some attention to it, enough so that the candidate himself will become aware of what is said.

Dear Senator McCain,

I hope you realize that you have given the presidential election to Barack Obama. When you rejected the endorsements of both Pastor John Hagee and Pastor Rod Parsley, you rejected the endorsements and intended votes of millions of Christians who respect and approve of these two “Men of God.”

In fact, since both are regularly key figures on Trinity Broadcasting Network’s flagship program “Praise the Lord,” I would dare to suggest that you have, in fact, rejected the endorsements of all Christians who are regular viewers and supporters of TBN.

Without our votes, you cannot possibly defeat Senator Obama in November. He is apparently our next President of the United States, unless Sen. Clinton somehow manages an upset in her party and becomes the nominee. Then it will be, once again, President Clinton — Hillary.

Without the millions of Pentencostal and Charismatic votes that would have come from followers of Pastors Hagee and Parsley, you cannot win the general election in November. Even with those votes, it was an uphill battle, we all know. But we were hopeful. Now you have told us you do not want our support if our religious beliefs, based on a literal interpretation of the Word of God (the Bible) agree with those of the two aforementioned ministers.

Will we instead support Barack or Hillary? Of course not. But if you don’t want our votes, you won’t get them. We can either sit out this election, or vote for a third party candidate whom we can enthusiastically support.

I’m sure you are aware that your support among evangelicals, both Full Gospel and Fundamentalist, was weak to start with when you won the primary battle. Hagee and Parsley offered their support only to help you prevent a Democrat win in Nov. 2008.

Yes, you have a right — maybe even a duty — to oppose certain views by these two men that you cannot support, and that might be offensive to some moderate and/or liberal Republicans. And to publicly speak out on those issues was fine, even good, maybe even commendable. However, to outright reject the endorsements was a mistake that will cost you the election.

Without the conservative Christian vote that went to both Presidents Bush, and President Reagan, you cannot win… UNLESS…

The “unless,” in my view, is a running mate who himself had strong support from Bible-believing Christians during the primary contests, and is a former ordained minister. I, of course, am referring to Mike Huckabee. However, all I am hearing is that you will not select him. If that proves true, following your rejection of millions of us who support Pastors Hagee and Parsley, you have lost the election. We will vote for Gov. Huckabee, meaning you get our vote by default.

I must say, in closing, however, that I have always greatly respected you as a political figure, an American hero, a Vietnam war veteran (I was a Vietnam-era veteran, USAF, 1966-1970), and a man who distinguished himself as one who retained his honor while a POW. That, nevertheless, sir, does not a President make.

May God bless you, whatever the future holds,

(signed with my full name and contact information)