This is totally tongue-in-cheek, but bare with me for a second:
Let every American Citizens be subject unto Barack Obama. For there is no Barack Obama but of God: the Barack Obama that be are ordained of God. American Citizens who therefore resisteth Barack Obama, resisteth the ordinance of God: and American Citizens that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For Barack Obama is not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of Barack Obama? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For Barack Obama is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for Barack Obama beareth not the sword in vain: for Barack Obama is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for Barack Obama is God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
I know Paul was writing to Christians who were being ruled by Rome. But Rome conquered the nations of that day. Today, our government supposedly derives its power from the consent of the governed.
So if you really believe the above passage, maybe you should read my explanation as to why the above interpretation is utterly false. Here's another one:
American Citizens, be subject to Barack Obama with all fear; not only to the good Barack Obama and gentle Barack Obama, but also to the froward Barack Obama. For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
In the King James Version, "froward" means "harsh" or "bad." So really? Is that right? Is that what God wants?
I say no. If you apply these passages to our illustrious leaders, you are making a mistake. God was not referring to Barack Obama nor George Bush. If they were worthy of homage, that's one thing. But these cats are not. God was talking about something else entirely.
So what are we going to do about it? I am not commanded to render dues or tributes (taxes) to pay for abortions and torture. And yes, I think abortions and torture will continue under Obama just like Bush did (note here that under Bush the "pro-lifer," $2.2 billion in federal funds were given to Planned Parenthood).
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