I have a few confessions to make, and I hope you’ll stick around after I share them. This year has been a whirlwind, and the weight of these thoughts has left me feeling quite conflicted. I know that in today’s chaotic political landscape, admitting this might not win me any popularity contests, but here goes.
First off, I’m a person of faith, and I used to be a registered Republican. There, I said it! Feels like a weight has been lifted. Are you still with me? I totally understand if you’re hesitant, but hang tight—there’s more to unpack.
As someone who holds their beliefs close, my voting decisions are often influenced by my faith. I aim to approach complex social issues with a sense of grace and kindness. But lately, I’ve come to realize that voting my conscience seems increasingly impossible, particularly within the Republican Party.
Looking at the current political scene, I can’t help but wonder: Are we on the same page about who Jesus is? The Jesus I know encourages hard work but also demands compassion for the less fortunate. He would advocate for justice and mercy, but He wouldn’t erect walls to keep those in need out of His embrace.
The GOP loves to tout “one nation under God,” yet I can’t imagine Jesus being on board with their political antics. His message revolved around three core values: Faith, Hope, and Love.
To illustrate, Donald Trump has claimed he owes nothing to God and has nothing to repent for. That’s not faith. He has waxed nostalgic about a time when dissenters were carried out on stretchers. That’s not hope. He has vilified entire communities, labeling them “evil” or “criminal.” That’s not love.
So here comes my third confession: I’m done with the Republican Party. These politicians have co-opted my faith, politicizing it and labeling Democrats as the enemy. They argue that the world is sick, and while I agree, their “cure” is so divisive and hateful that it often leads to violence.
They’ve taken the banner of Christ and waved it over their political agenda, claiming “Christian domain” as if that’s what our faith stands for. This narrow-minded perspective is a distortion of my values and a slap in the face to the inclusive message of the Gospel. No, this isn’t faith. This isn’t hope. This isn’t love.
It’s a tragic misrepresentation of a beautiful message, and I refuse to support it by remaining silent. As a person of faith, a mother, and a citizen, I feel it’s my duty to vote—and vote I will. But the thought of Christ being tied to this election, endorsing one specific candidate, makes me uneasy. I can’t help but think He’d be heartbroken by it all.
If the GOP truly wants to attract the Christian voter, they need to genuinely embrace the Christian message. That means showing love to everyone, not just those who mirror our own beliefs or lifestyles. You can’t preach hate and claim to stand for love; that’s simply not how it works. Donald Trump’s remarks reveal the core of the GOP’s current ethos. Until their rhetoric aligns with the actual principles of our faith, I’m taking the love of Christ—and my vote—beyond the walls they seek to erect.
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In summary, my disillusionment with the GOP stems from their political manipulation of faith and their failure to embody the core tenets of love and compassion. I feel compelled to vote, but I will do so with a heart that seeks to extend love far beyond the confines of partisan walls.