Does anyone know any verses from the Bible which talk about the concept of talking about politics during church? Or, does anyone know any principles I should look up to help me narrow my search?
2006-10-05 05:12:55 · 9 answers · asked by NamNam 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As a rabbi, Jesus often spoke about injustices.
He spoke about poverty, war, corruption in the Temple, and injustices toward women. Christians throughout history have spoken out against injustice in society. Although Jesus didn't take political sides, he did speak about social ills. Some people consider this to be meddling in politics. Certainly, the Romans did. If we are not free to speak in church, then where are we free? Jesus spoke about the wholeness of the individual, not about when and where we could speak. Those who stand for righteousness must be allowed to speak, no matter the penalty.
2006-10-05 05:25:42 · answer #1 · answered by Buffy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politics has always been talked about from the pulpit. It is after all a public forum. Even Jesus spoke about politics when he trashed the money changers, and declared that the laws of the land were to be followed, The tax money to be given to Rome and to be peaceful. The politics is not just about supporting one party or the other, but also about having social conscience. About supporting the old, the infirm and the poor, as well as being totaly into profits and corporate power. Religion is politics at a very important level. It shapes what our societies can be. And the athiests matter very much in this process. they are very good for everybody to have around.
2006-10-05 12:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Christians should remain neutral and not put their trust in human rulers.(Psalms 146:3) Their allegiance should be to God (Psalms 83:18) and his government only. The Bible says that man was not meant to rule over man. ( Ecclesiastes 8:9 ) Christians must obey the laws of governments as long as they do not conflict with God's laws. They maintain the same position as Jesus' apostles: "But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men." (Acts 5:29)
Human governments will soon be put out of existance and will be replaced by God's government which will rule over the entire earth. When you say the Lord's prayer and ask for God's Kingdom to come, that is what you are praying for.
The new government will last forever as seen at Daniel 2:44--"
"And in the days of these kings(current human rulers) the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever."
Christians should not put their trust or confidence in political governments that God will soon overthrow. We need to look to God's Kingdom as the only hope for all mankind.
As Christians, may we always remain loyal to our loving Creator and to his Son, our now reigning King.
Politics has no place in Christianity.
2006-10-05 12:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Micah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Christ's statement, "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's" says it all. The role of Churches is to focus on the spiritual needs of its flock. Of course, it should seek to redress wrongs in the world, but far too many of those preceived wrongs can be viewed as different, yet valid approaches to the same issues.
2006-10-05 12:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about scriptures, but the government is now becoming strict about taking away tax exemption from churches that preach a political stance...and I agree with them!
2006-10-05 12:14:58 · answer #5 · answered by I I 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Mark 12
13 And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
16 And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.
17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
Actually, much of The Bible speaks of people and their confusion regarding what to give tribute to--the leaders of the land or the Leader of heaven. There has always been conflict there because people are made up of both flesh and spirit. Of course, the physical self has to live in the physical earth, but the spirit man is not confined. The physical self must inevitably die, but the spirit man can live for eternity. Therefore, which is more critical? I'd say the spirit man. God first, then Caesar (earthly rulers).
God is the Leader of ALL leaders. Render to Him FIRST, and if the earth's leaders ask you to go against God...refuse.
2006-10-05 12:28:51 · answer #6 · answered by ConcernedMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do seem to remember something about Christ throwing the moneychangers out of the temple. This tells me that church belongs in church and you should take everything else outside.
2006-10-05 12:15:58 · answer #7 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe there is a mention of obeying the government. I would read that to mean doing what it says, not telling it what to do.
2006-10-05 12:20:40 · answer #8 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
none that I know of That isnt really fitting for church
small comments maybe but not the whole sermon
2006-10-05 12:15:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋