1. Big Government- While having big government ideas seem to give the appearance of being good for the black community it’s just the opposite. Government control in my opinion is the new slavery with it’s entitlement programs. It is a main cause of our communities breakdowns. The obvious example is the welfare system that needs to be reformed. While I believe that we should do all in our power to help the poor I don’t believe it’s the governments job to spearhead these efforts it’s the churches job. The Government reason for helping people is different from the churches reason of helping the poor. The government helps to gain more power and control over those they are helping while the church helps because we are mandated by scripture and love to take care of the poor. The government way of entitlement has crippled the black family by telling that mother she can continue to get assistance but the price she must pay is there is to be no father in the home and she is not to work stripping away the authority in the family unit and the sense of independence in providing for herself. The mom now thinks hey I don’t need a husband which leads to an even bigger problem of fatherlessness.

2. Democrats are in majority in favor of abortion which is the number 1 killer in the black community. There is a lot to be said on this matter but right now all I will say is to be pro-choice or pro abortion is to be anti black.

3. Democrats are the majority opposed to school choice. This is a shame because the main reason for this is because they are in the pockets of the Teachers Union. This issue and abortion really comes down to political power and money. Our so called black leaders who were once more conservative in the 50′s and 60′s have sold out to organizations like planned parenthood and the Teachers union so they could have political power.

There is much more to say on this subject but in my opinion slavery in the black community has not stopped it’s just taken on different forms. The slavery that exist now is more hurtful then what we had before in the sense that it’s purely mental now and I’ve found that it’s not an easy task to change a persons mind especially when the person feels like they are benefiting from the thing that’s enslaving them.

Next, I also disagree that history doesn’t matter as much as what is happening currently. I strongly believe history, and the ignorance surrounding that history, has helped form what is happening currently. It is hard to escape that fact. For example, in the blog entry I referred to the fact that the 1964 Civil Rights Act was pushed through by Republicans while key southern white Democrats (like Al Gore, Sr.) opposed the passage of that set of laws. More Republicans, in percentages, voted for these law than Democrats. This is the undeniable truth available for all to see in the congressional records. There have been individuals in the Democratic Party who genuinely attempted to reform their party’s stance toward blacks. But, these people were going against the party by and large according to history. Over the years Democrats have consistently attempted to present THE APPEARANCE that they were the party who were empathetic to the black peoples’ needs. But, what has the Democratic Party actually done to advance the cause of black people? History shows that most significant advances for black people have actually been introduced, supported, and passed by Republican. Without Republicans there most likely wouldn’t be any 13th, 14th, or 15th Amendments, nor would there be any Civil Rights Laws! Look at all of the major civil rights legislation and you will find that Republicans were the reason those laws exist today. That is simply the truth. In recent history blacks have supported the Democratic Party (perhaps the last 50 years or so), but what has the Democratic Party done for blacks, even in recent history? I would submit to you that Democrats have enjoyed the support of black people while appearing to be “the black peoples’” champion. They have used that unofficial title to secure political power for themselves without actually doing anything for black people. Regrettably, blacks have been satisfied with the Democrats talking and acting like they actually care about blacks and have voted for them with unwavering commitment as a result. A perfect modern example of this is President Barack Obama. He received 95-99% of the black vote in the 2008 presidential election. He was elected president and served his first two years in office with a clear Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate. This basically gave him unfettered power to accomplish any and everything that he wanted. The Republicans were powerless to stop his agenda. What did he do with that power? Did he, a black president, do much for blacks? That is something to consider.

My point is not to cause blacks to run to the Republican Party. But, what should happen is that all people, black, white, or whatever should begin to put a little bit more investment into the stewardship of their votes. Move beyond the talking points and main stream media. Do a little homework and then use the power of your vote to direct the country. It does the nation little good for us to continue voting as we have without having the knowledge necessary to hold our elected representatives accountable. Move beyond what they say. Evaluate what they do. And respond accordingly. If you check, you will find that many of them do not do what they say. Even black elected officials.

I believe that what you write will help many to examine what they honestly believe and their value systems. Continue to do the work God has called you to do. Lessons learned in life are not always easy but necessary. Continue to use your voice to reveal truth. I am excited and encouraged knowing that the voice God has given you, is for such a time as this and for all who are willing to listen and who want the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Write! Write! Write! It takes courage for what you are doing and I happy that you are taking courage.

I attended the GCF Sunday morning worship service today, and heard the announcement about the new blog. Also, it was good seeing you & your wife ordained/affirmed for the work you’ll be doing with the young adults. (I served/taught as a young adults ministry leader at Times Square Church in NYC for 3 years, and it was a blessing.)

As two young apostles sent by God to New Orleans, I have wondered what/if any connection we would make in the ministry of what the LORD is and will be doing in this city. I know I have your number & you have mine, and though I’ve had a sense at times (over the past 10 years or so) that we should connect, I (maybe like you) don’t usually ‘try’ or ‘force’ a connection with anyone if I’m not aware of a reason or purpose in the connection. I don’t often intentionally connect with people for ‘no reason’. At the same time, I’m pretty much always open to connecting with whomever the LORD brings across my path, unless (of coarse) I see reason not to. So, until now, I’ve chilled… not knowing how or if connecting w/ you would be a benefit to either of us or not.

(the above paragraph –> just thinkin out loud)

When you announced the blog & I saw the standard WordPress Theme, I figured I may be able to help you (if you want any help). Reason being, I have been blogging for almost 6 years, and I webmaster/publish a number of websites that have drawn thousands of visitors from over 80+ nations around the world. My personal blog, Elliot’s Truth Expo, draws visitors from search engines from every continent and even some countries I had never even heard of.

AboutEvangelism.com is a very popular evangelism training seminar site I published back in 2008 that serves churches around the world.

Bible-Study-Basics.com is another. I got tired of people (unbelievers, new believers, & even ministers) telling me that they don’t read or study the Bible much, because though they’d like to, when they read it they simply don’t understand what they’re reading. So, I created a site that helps anyone who can read English, understand how to read, study, understand, & apply Biblical truth to their lives.

I have business sites that I publish (currently overhauling under construction) as well.

Beyond that, I’m the webmaster of the ministry blog for Kingdom Living, the non-profit organization that I founded and serve as a missionary here in New Orleans.
http://www.Enter-the-kingdom-of-God.org

I’m not really a tech person by design, but I’ve learned a lot over the years by necessity. Most of my sites are intentionally not flashy or aesthetically sleek ‘design sites’, but rather ‘content sites’. My sites/blogs do well in the search engines, and some of them generate revenue (income). They aren’t the most beautiful sites on the Internet, but they are a blessing to those who visit, as I get emails from people all over the world sharing how this site or that site has blessed them in some specific way.

With that said, I’m in New Orleans to serve the churches. I just saw your blog as another opportunity to help someone or be a blessing to ya. Review my sites, and if you ever have questions about anything blog/website/ministry/business related just holla at me. If I can help in any way I will.

Good to see you’re doin well. May the LORD bless you & your wife, and keep ya’ll,
the LORD make His face shine upon ya’ll, and be gracious to you, the LORD lift up His countenance upon you, & give ya’ll peace. Amen.

Peace,
Elliot Potter