I try really hard not to get political on here, because I know what it is like to have an opinion and force it down everyone’s throat. I have been that guy, and do not want to be that guy ever again, even when I am fighting for the other side.

That being said, my politics began to change a few years ago when I began to follow Jesus (as opposed to merely being ‘Christian’… you know, say a prayer, believe Jesus = God, plan on heaven when I die). I began to want to imitate him, to try to be like him, to really follow him. And, it changed everything.

I have several friends who have reported similar happenings. However, it is never easy. To see a great example of the sort of struggles that such a decision can make in your life, you may want to read this great post by Will Samson, who was an anti-abortion activist, who believes his decision to follow Jesus has led him, for the first time, to vote against the anti-abortion candidate.

When you read it, do not focus on the specific candidate he is supporting. Rather, look at the reasoning he puts into it, the issues he addresses. I could have truthfully written 90% of that post.