The accusations of lewd conduct, the partial confession, the resignation, 

the investigation, the complete confession and ouster of political types 

from both sides of the aisle really stir the political pot, but especially 

prior to an election. t's true that such revelations have been mild this 

campaign season, but even those not into politics seem to have an opinion 

of such happenings, since the media will not let them escape the high 

profile nature of the event. Regardless of where you stand or what you 

believe to be the correct response to any scandal, a common refrain seems 

to emerge from those who desire to protect their own political turf. This 

is true for all political sides when it comes to sexually charged 

allegations, whether true or not. But especially if the facts reveal 

the allegations to be accurate. 

I find it amazing that Democrats and Republicans both fall back on the 

biblical idea that we are all sinners. This is expected to justify, explain 

and ameliorate the unsavory actions of those on their side, which ever side 

that may be. Imagine that! Such reliance on Biblical ideas to attempt to 

give proper context to human failures! WOW! And from those who, so much of 

the time, attempt to separate themselves from merging religious ideas with 

modern political realities. Or worse, it comes from those who would have you 

think that because a person publicly holds to certain values, they are more 

worthy to be elevated to public office or held in higher esteem than others 

not embracing the same lofty values. 

And if some of these sinners happen to commit a rather gross sin, a sin even 

the most hardened sinner may have a difficult time overlooking. Well.......

.....the sinners on the same side of the exposed sinner choose the difficult 

task; they overlook the gross act. While overlooking this teammate and his 

actions, reasons are offered for the offender remaining in power. If per 

chance the offender chooses to step down from official positions of power, 

the public is reminded that this person was only a sinner, just like the rest 

of us. 

By the way, when it comes to sexual promiscuity and illicit acts by 

politicians and religious leaders involved in political activism, things have 

not changed since the beginning of time. I will admit, though, that it makes 

me wonder just what type of special group this cabal of sinners is, these 

sinners known as politicians. Maybe we have been a bit too cynical and quick 

to judge these rather ready admissions of sinfulness. 

Is it possible that they are truly identifying themselves? You may ask, 

"how so?" Well, let's examine this for a minute. 

Ask yourself the question. "What is sin?" The bible tells us that sin is the 

breaking of the law of God. So, when God gives us a command and we break it, 

that constitutes sin. The act of breaking the law of God makes the lawbreaker 

a sinner. If you identify yourself as a sinner, you are telling everyone that 

you regularly break the law of God. Breaking the law of God has become your 

hallmark. 

Transfer that Truth over to the political realm where we have politicians 

regularly identifying themselves as sinners when their sin is exposed. This 

plea can be accepted as it is because so many have taken this mantle upon 

themselves when needed. Non-members can take them at their word. If you really 

don't buy this argument, please consider the legal requirement to become an 

acting member of this public group of sinners. How much more appropriate can it 

possibly be to join a group identified by their sinful actions against God than 

to initiate that membership by breaking a command of Jesus Christ. That's right! 

Every public official, in order to perform the duties of office, is required to 

swear the oath of office. Jesus Christ specifically forbid this action by His 

Followers. To swear an oath is breaking this commandment. It is a sin. It 

welcomes you into the privileged world of politics, the politics of sin.

This November provides you the God given opportunity to choose your favorite 

sinner, a distinctively Christian duty if there ever was one!