Are most christians republicans?

Question

If so why? the republican party tends to like war (bush in iraq), and are for the death penalty. these are clearly against gods ideals, for he wants peace. and as for the death penaIty truely believe only God has the right to take away life, since he is the only one who can give it.

Answer 1

Exit polls from the 2004 American election show the following:

Protestants: Bush: 59% Kerry: 40% Nader: 0%
Catholic: Bush: 52% Kerry: 47% Nader: 0%
Jewish: Bush: 25% Kerry: 74% Nader: n/a
Other: Bush: 23% Kerry: 74% Nader: 1%
None: Bush: 31% Kerry: 67% Nader: 1%

As I recall, this is the first election since before Kennedy where the Republicans got more than 50% of the Catholic vote, but by and large Protestants tend to vote Republicans. Other religions, as you can see, tend to stay away from the Republicans like the plague.

Answer 2

Many are. I'm Christian and Democrat, but I support the death penalty. The death penalty was God's idea. (Gen. 9:6)

For many believers right now, the central issue is abortion. We believe that life begins in the womb, not when the child is born, and the taking of an innocent life is murder. Therefore, an abortion is murder. Many find this to be so central of an issue that if a person says they are pro-life, it doesn't matter what else they say, they get the vote.

I personally say that the Republican party, and Bush in particular, have used this issue to steer their voters. They talk pro-life, but I think that if Bush pushed half as hard for a pro-life amendment to the constitution as he is for his marriage thing, we'd have it. I don't take him seriously when he says he's pro-life. He's a liar. He makes some token gestures, but he really doesn't care about the issue. As a result of that belief about him, I didn't vote for him. If I had believed he was actually going to do something for the pro-life issue, I would have voted for him, regardless of what party he had on his banner.

Answer 3

The only thing you can find are war, and the death penalty? The democrats are pro-abortion. Are you going to tell me that it's okay to murder babies, but not avowed terrorists in war? The democrats are very pro homosexual, do you believe in your heart that something so abhorrent to God that He rained down fire and brimstone on the two cities that were blatently and arrogantly homosexual is better than the death penalty, which is usually a just punishment for a horrific murder or murders? I am a Christian and I think the Democrats are the worst thing to happen to America.

Answer 4

I am a christian yet i claim no political ties. I forgot where I read it in the bible, but I do remember it saying somewhere that "the gods of the nations are idols." War, and political ideology are contrary to peace, I agree 100%, this is because men use the religion to manipulate the masses. Be it Christianity, Islam, Ect. As humans trying to run this world without recognising our place under god, every nation is in the process of being led astray. Mid east conflicts, wars roumors of war, ect. its all in revalations. There you will also find the comming of the son of perdition(antichrist) who will decieve the very elect. Political affiliations have nothing to do with christianity, keep in mind that for over 2000 years now, there has been in the works a great falling away and confusion. The dark forces of hell are working overtime to make christianity look as unattractive as possible. Think about it, people will go to fortune tellers, use silly crystals and put pyrimids on their heads for spiritual enlightenment, but talk about jesus and they think you're silly? You will know a true christian by their works. A true christian follows in the footsteps of Jesus and lives with compassion in his hearts. I encourage you to read the new testament, there you will find countless stories of the philistines, a religious/political group as pios as they were, constantly seeked the destruction of jesus why? because he had the oddasity to forgive sins, heal the sick on the sabbath ect. This is similar to the political/religious confusion of today. Not everybody who wears a nice suit, goes to church every sunday, nor quotes bible verses aloud constantly is a christian; true christianity comes from the heart. Incidentally, I do not agree with was and tend not to trust bush. A christian may agree with some of what republican's say however, it is my opinion that a true christian is a citizen of only one kingdom and that is the kingdom of God. In essence, a true christian is one who lives as a refugee in a foriegn land no matter where he resides on earth.

Answer 5

I've seen both sides to this issue. I know a lot of Christians who are Republicans, and others, like me who are Democrat. I personally became a democrat instead of a Republican when I realized you can support life while being a Democrat. The difference is that the Democrats want to revere all life. Organizations such as Democrats for Life want to attack the problems that create the need for an abortion. Like me, many Christians realize that overturning Roe v Wade will NOT eliminate abortion. Instead it simply makes them illegal (the factors will still be there).

Answer 6

True Christians follow Jesus' teachings and "Are no part of the world just as I am no part of the world" (John 17:16)

Also the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. (1 John 5:19) Christians shouldn't be a part of that.

John 18:36 "My kingdom is no part of this world..."

Satan was cast down to the earth and he knows he has a short time. A Christian should Obey God as ruler rather that man also Give Caesars'' things to Caesar but give Gods things to God. in other words Pay your taxes but don't join or support any political party

Answer 7

Christians have a wide variety of ideas and do not exclusively support one political party over another. When it comes to other factors such as race, economics and social status that is where you see the differences.

Today's republican party works hard to put their conservative Christian supporters on the front line. Members of this group are typically upper middle class to upper class and not of minority descent. Republicans tend to see the democrats as wanting entitlements.

Democrats on the other hand, cater to the Afro-American and Latino communities. This group is stereotyped as the working poor or middle class. These individuals see themselves as negatively impacted by current government policy. Their ideology sees the republican party as catering to the rich.

Christians, regardless of party should pressure their politicians to work for all people and not cater to special interests or the group with the biggest pocketbook.

Answer 8

The Bible says an eye for an eye & that we must obey the laws of the land. I'm sure not all christians are republicans that's just silly. I vote for the most moral man running for presidency no matter what party he is with. Have a great day & God bless!

Answer 9

I am a christian and used to be a democrat but the party supported so many positions that I could not support that I am no longer a democrat. I feel like I am out on a limb because I can't believe in republicans either

Answer 10

The "drive-by-media" makes it out that most or all Christians are Republicans. ie..., you state the the Republicans want the death penalty - what about the Democrats who like abortion???

All religion aside - "If you want peace you must prepare for War"