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Which is more important for God to be on our side or for us to be on God's side? That is a dilemma that we won't solve in this article but we can look at a viewpoint.
Republican Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, recently defended a statement in which she reportedly characterized the war in Iraq as "a task from God."
ABC's Charlie Gibson quoted her as saying: "Our national leaders are sending U.S. soldiers on a task that is from God," but Mrs. Palin was referencing a famous quote by former President Abraham Lincoln.
"I would never presume to know God's will or to speak God's words," Palin responded but Abraham Lincoln, "Let us not pray that God is on our side in a war or any other time, but let us pray that we are on God's side."
Dr. O'Neal Dozier's has written a new book," Who's On The Lord's Side Politically", Armour Of Light Publishing, http://www.armouroflight.org/dozier.shtml ) and it was written to help the conservative base do more than pray that they are on God's side.
Who's On The Lord's Side Politically is a faith-based guide to the democratic process and it effectively addresses critical issues including: Abortion & Judicial Activism, Homosexuality. Capital Punishment, the Right To Bear Arms, Income Taxation, Public School Prayer, School Choice, Affirmative Action, Islam, The War On Terror, and Immigration, from a Biblical perspective.
Dr. Dozier is an attorney, an ordained minister and a former professional football player with the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets. Yet, as a patriotic American, he still found time to serve two consecutive terms in the U.S. military.
Although today Dr. Dozier is a nationally known black conservative who has even been invited to The White House to pray with President Bush. Rev. Dozier comes from very humble roots and tries to remain humble with a servant's heart.
O'Neal Dozier was born fourth out of eleven children, to sharecroppers Annie Dozier and the late Jessie Emmanuel Dozier. In 1955, his family left their home in South Carolina and settled in Pompano Beach, Florida, on a migrant farm bus.
Rev. Dozier went on to graduate from Blanche Ely High School in 1967, where he was a soloist in the chorale and a member of the football and basketball team.
Dr. Dozier received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in religion and philosophy from Bethune-Cookman College, in Daytona Beach, Florida. He played professional football in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears during the 1974 football season. He was then traded to the New York Jets, where he was subsequently waived because of injury. In addition, Rev. Dozier was a player/coach during the 1979 football season for the Alabama Vulcans (Birmingham, Alabama) of the American Football Association Professional Football League (A.F.A.).
Rev. Dozier served two consecutive terms in the United States Army. He later received a Doctor of Jurisprudence from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia, and he also attended the Morehouse School of Religion Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia.
Rev. Dozier has been a licensed minister of the Gospel since 1975 and was ordained as a Baptist Minister of the Gospel in 1983. He founded The Worldwide Christian Center on July 18, 1985, where he continues to serve as Pastor of the church.
Rev. Dozier was a Professor of Law at Broward Community College and the Criminal Justice Institute of Broward Community College for three (3) years. In 2001, Governor Jeb Bush appointed Rev. Dozier for a two-year term to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (Broward County), which screens and interviews applicants for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Judgeships.
In July 2003, Governor Bush re-appointed Rev. Dozier to the same commission for an additional four-year term. In addition, in 2005 Governor Bush appointed Rev. Dozier to the Board of Directors of One Church, One Child of Florida, Inc., which is an adoption program.
In February of 2005, President George W. Bush invited Rev. Dozier to the White House for a private meeting with himself and twenty-three other Black African American Leaders.
He is also the president of The Jerome E. Gray Republican Club of Broward County. Rev. Dozier was chosen to be a speaker for The Reclaiming America For Christ 2003 and 2005 Conferences hosted by Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where the late Dr. D. James Kennedy was the Senior Pastor. Rev. Dozier was also listed as a member of The 2004 National Register of Who's Who in executives and professionals.
Rev. Dozier is married to Leketia Dozier, who is an attorney in Broward County. He is the father of three children: Adrienne, Tarakiki and Marilita and has two grandchildren. Rev. Dozier, his wife and youngest daughter, Marilita still reside in Pompano Beach, Florida.
ABOUT THE BOOK
"Who's On The Lord's Side Politically" is a book that challenges every Godly person to be on the Lord's side politically and in every other area of life. This is a book about choosing to serve the Lord and choosing to do so in a way that positively impacts and influences the world that we have been chosen to live in. Reading this book might change the way you view the world.
Rev. Dozier has been active in Pompano Beach politics and I have had he opportunity to meet with him and interview him on numerous occasions. He is passionate in his viewpoints and is both articulate and inspirational. Rev. Dozier is about to launch a major speaking tour and the conservatives will find a new voice in their attempt to regain control of Congress.
JP Bender is a retired award winning investigative reporter with 35 years experience in the profession. He now spends his retirement living in Maryland with his children and grandchildren. He still reports on issues of national interest, while his peers claim he does not fully understand the meaning of the word“retired.”
OK, so now I found another who could be elected with you! (By the way, I supported Alan Keys - thought he'd be wonderful to represent a large bunch of "we, the people") Loved this quote "tries to remain humble with a servant's heart" Servant leadership is the TRUE leadership and that doesn't mean that a servant can't take a really strong stand on issues. Marijo
God hates war and never answers combattants prayers for victory;I do like to believe,privately, ,however,that he did have a hand in defeating nazi Germany
JP, I'll be honest by saying that the title had me ready for a spiritual gift; maybe I slipped it. But, once I read further, I was more intrigued on researhing further into the subject. I didn't want to hold up the time,so this is my comment for now ... thanks for sharing some very intersting information and helpful resources, Mr. Bender. You're the Best!
Ronyae, wow your last statement made me blush. As it is said that you can't judge a book by it's cover, you also can't prejudge a column by its title. Thanks for your feedback. JP
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