God Loves Hillary Clinton

Most people who know me know how I feel about Hillary Clinton. I'm quite open about my opinions when it comes to that subject. For those who don't know me: the thought of Hillary Clinton being elected President of the United States fills me with dread.

I would not be surprised if she wins both the Democratic nomination and the Presidential election. There are a number of factors in her favor, none of which have anything to do with her worthiness as a candidate: 8 years of a Republican president, the war in Iraq, the American economy, the possibility of America's first female president, John McCain as the Republican candidate...et cetera. To most Americans, the 2008 election can be seen as an opportunity for change, and with McCain stating that he will stay the course that George Bush has set...well, he's pretty much giving the Democrats the election. The margins were both too close in 2000 and 2004 to think that Ohio is going to save the Republicans this year.

I hope I'm wrong about this, I really do. Only time will tell. One thing I can say today that I know I'm wrong about, though, is my opinion of Hillary Clinton as a person. I don't like to say that I "hate" anyone. To me, "I hate Hillary" - or anybody else, for that matter - is a very strong statement to make. But I know that if I do feel hatred in my heart towards another human being , it's probably directed at Hillary. And I couldn't be any more wrong for feeling that way.

I recently read an article in Christianity Today titled "Hating Hillary". When I first saw the link, I thought, "gee, I bet that's going to say that it's wrong to hate her". I wasn't going to read it, and why should I? Shouldn't I despise her for all that she's done, all that she believes, and all she's planning to do to the United States of America? She's a Liberal and a Democrat! She loves gay people! Her husband's a bum! At that point, I can only credit the Holy Spirit for prompting me to click the link and read the article. And I am very glad that He did.

After reading the article, it became quite clear to me that I have absolutely no justification in feeling hatred towards Hillary Clinton. Who made Hillary Clinton? My God. Who cares more than anyone else about Hillary Clinton? My God. Who died on the cross for Hillary Clinton? My Jesus. So who am I to hate Hillary Clinton? I am wrong. Pure and simple, I am wrong. God loves Hillary Clinton, just like He loves me. Hillary is a child of God, just as I am His child. Jesus shed his blood on the cross for Hillary's sins, just as He did for my sins. Does Hillary belive in God? Does she love God? Does she pray to God? I don't know any of those answers. Only God and Hillary know.

So I've changed my opinion of Hillary. Simple as that. God commands us to "love your neighbor as yourself," and Jesus reiterated that when questioned by the Pharisees about the greatest of God's Commandments. Though I've known that in my head as long as I've been a Christian, I realize that I have not known that in my heart. I now see that I am never justified for feeling hatred towards another person, no matter their actions or beliefs. God does not allow for any exceptions.

I don't know if I can say that I love Hillary Clinton, but I'm trying. I know that God loves her. And that's why I don't hate Hillary.