Donnie McClurkin talks Mitt Romney & Politics; Says ‘Anointed People Vote their Conscience’
Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 10:34AM 
(Image Source: Kevin Winter/Getty Images North AmericaBy Sharon Summer, EEW Contributing Writer
Presumptive republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney took his message to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Wednesday. In Obama’s absence, Romney delivered a speech that, at points, earned him boos and jeers. But at least Pastor Donnie McClurkin gives Romney an E for effort.
During his speech, Obama’s opponent promised to focus on job creation by getting rid of things he believes hinder that process. "I am going to eliminate every non-essential expensive program I can find. That includes Obamacare," said the polished politician who has been gaining ground with American voters. But that pronouncement didn’t go over well with the NAACP audience and Romney was forced to smile through an extended chorus of boos.
“I’ve got to admit. Mitt Romney is a brave man! I have to applaud his chutzpah! [He’s] at the NAACP and telling them he’s going to abolish OBAMACARE,” tweeted McClurkin, noting that it took real gumption to address the democratic, overwhelmingly pro-Obama group.
"I believe that if you understood who I truly am in my heart, and if it were possible to fully communicate what I believe is in the real, enduring best interest of African-American families, you would vote for me for president," Romney said.
Though he might not have gained any new supporters among those who have already chosen to cast their vote to reelect Obama come fall, there are plenty undecided conservative voters.
A growing number of evangelical Christians are struggling to reconcile President Obama’s support for same-sex marriage and abortion rights with their faith values. At the same time, many Christian values voters are not sure if they should back a Mormon, though Romney falls on the “right side” of the debate when it comes to opposing gay marriage and abortion. He once supported the latter, but no longer does.
So then, what is the right answer?
Pastor Donnie McClurkin, the award-winning artist and BET’s Sunday Best judge, recommends making one’s political choice a personal decision rooted in individual beliefs and values. The pastor warns against Believers imposing any specific requirements upon others whose voting views may differ from their own.
“Do not judge people’s Christianity based on their political choice. Anointed people vote their conscience,” he tweeted. “Do not use religion to bully people because of their choices! Let your choice be yours other and others’ be theirs. If their choice offends you, pray about it!”
McClurkin's political advice comes at a time when the politically charged climate of America has given birth to many polarizing views, which have alienated us from each other, and divided our country. We cannot allow these divisive issues to disrupt our unity as Believers despite our differences.
What are your thoughts about the election? Do you get personally offended when others’ political views differ from your own?
Reader Comments (24)
Obama won't be getting my vote again. But whatever someone else does is their business.
I'm sorry. I personally feel like you can't be a Christian and loyal to God and be loyal to Obama! He is condoning what is an abomination to God. GAY MARRIAGE and he is backing Planned "Baby Killer" Parenthood.
How can anyone tell someone else what they should and should not believe? That is between them and God!
I agreee with Donnie McCurklin. I get tired of people trying to regulate other peoples beliefs! It's none of your business. Let people do what they want to do. None of us has a hell or heaven to put anybody else in.
Obama has people and Christians fooled. Have you ever watched The Obama Deception?? If not you need to. Here is the linke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAaQNACwaLw You will never see him the same way!!!
I don't understand why people are so afraid of the word "MORMON"... Mormons are Christians too! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the official name of the religion commonly called the Mormon Church. They believe first and foremost that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and the Son of God. Do your research and you will see at http://mormon.org/
I'm very concerned about this election. I don't think either candidate fully represents the quote unquote solution to this country's ills. But I have had Obama for 4 years and realize that I don't need another 4 to know he's NOT the one. Just saying...
@Teresa -- Agreed! Whatever others do is their business, but he won't get my vote!
BIG. SIGH. SOOOO done with all these cliches. How does Donnie define "anointed"? And what is the relevancy of anointing in political matters? Way too many leaps and assumptions being made all around.
In brief, our politics reflect our values. What one values determine their politics. Politics = conflict over values. I share values with BOTH candidates. Now I have to decide which values to prioritize. I neither agree nor support gay marriage and there are plenty of other things that I prioritize over gay marriage. This does not mean I endorse gay marriage. I do value helping the poor. I do value helping (needy) students get through college without going into insane, death-gripping debt. I do agree with getting troops out of Afghanistan. I absolutely agree with some form of affordable health care. The candidate whose platform supports these issues gets my vote. And again, I REFUSE to not vote because too many people bled and died for this civil privilege and it's beyond shameful to toss that civil right aside.
And we're getting really loose with the "Christian" label. It used to mean a WHOLE follower of Christ, not a SELECTIVE follower to the point where ANOTHER book beyond the Bible is needed.
If u stand for nothing u will fall for anything!!!
@Smitty, That's one of my dad's common sayings, but he says it a little different: "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything." And it is so true. I choose to stand up for what's right according to the scriptures. Obama supports unholy matrimony and Romney is part of a doctrinally errored religion. I support neither.
@Tye...Sorry but I was in the LDS church for 2 yrs. And their Jesus is not the same as the Biblical Jesus of Nazareth. For one, their Jesus is nothing more than a glorified brother of Satan. And if you're REALLY good, you can be a god like Jesus and his Father, and have a wife and spirit babies in your own planet (Heaven). I'm not condemning Mormons to hell but stating facts. You have to research further than going on their own biased website. http://carm.org/mormon-beliefs
thanks Tammi! Dont be led astray. we are to PRAY for the mormons because i mean they may be closer than some ppl but if you dont John 3;16 your way in , you aint getting in! this is not the kingdom hall. The ONLY way..
they are worshipping another Jesus and not the one in the bible but some made up religion by a madman Joseph smith.
Do your research my thing is if you KNEW the background of the Mormon church the angel moroni etc etc WHY would you trust the whole country who someone who is blinded from the truth and believing nonsense. I suppose the athesits say the same about us lol. But still ours is the TRUTH.
mitt is a nice man,( a little racist) but im still not so sure he's God's choice. So i will not be voting
@Chrissy u r 100% right, i feel like 2 bad choices is no choice at all #keep the faith
parts of mormonism is a CULT stop the madness, why you think theres pilgamy etc, when you are not led of the spirit of God anything can happen they are lost and need the WHOLE council of GOD Joseph smith was crazy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith please be informed you vote FOLKS,
he may be rich but we may be jumping from the frying pan into the fire. Joseph Smith thought it was PROPHECIED for him to be the president of the US, how to we know that Mitt Romney is sent by GOD or just on some HEAD trip seeing as he used to be a Bishop in this church. IF you watch tim russett before he died they were segregated black ppl from the priesthood cuz they think we cursed, that aint in my bible and Mitt didnt stand up against the leadership then what makes you think he gonna do that now. I mean im just sayin he may mean well but ill pass.
I will be voting for Obama. No one will have all the beliefs that you have. That is why we have different denominations (protestants, baptist, holiness and so on.) I do not agree with every thing anyone does and to be honest with you, neither do you. What trips me out is some of the so called Christians now want others to forget that The Latter Day Saints (Mormons) were considered and preached to us that they were a cult. Now you want us to embraced what you have preached against for years. Mitt Romney does not talk about his faith. I wonder why? I am not voting for a man that is going to take an oath on a Momon bible. He lies so much till it is hard to believe he is anybody's follower. If Obama is for same sex, so be it. I am with God on that one. I know that that one thing will not stop me from voting for him. What is winning my vote is Fairness. Let's get back to what is fair.
Bravo Teresa!
And again, no vote is still a vote. A vote of passivity, cowardice, and fear. In a word, it's a PUNK MOVE not to vote.
Welp, guess what....I WON'T be voting! Ha... Neither of them are good enough, in my opinion. Whatever happens, happens. I will continue to pray: "God, help us!"
Christians are not of this world and are not supposed to depend on this world to provide for us, when u become a family member of GODs family u don't rely on your job,credit or whatever else!! GOD is my provider, when the anti-christ comes a lot of ppl will bow down and worship him just to eat,buy and sell so they won't be beheaded, STAND IN THE FAITH AND NOT FOLLOW THE WORLD!!
@Smitty: PREACH!!!