So many Americans claim to be Christians, why do they vote against Christian beliefs?

Answer 1

Many people claim to be Christians but have not read the central book of the Christian belief system.

More people need to read the Bible from cover to cover, every word.

Answer 2

Two parts in the answer to this question: (1) "Claim" is your key word. It's a sad thing, but most people just claim to be of a certain religion because they don't really know what they believe. Saddest part is they don't even realize they're doing it. If someone is really a Christian, his/her opinions would be in line with God's and therefore also in line with Christian beliefs. (2) Sometimes Christians will just vote for whomever they think will best lead our country. Usually people will have a higher overall opinion of democrats because they are usually intellectuals and can better keep track of things like finances. On the other hand, you also know that even if the majority of Christians did vote Republican, things like abortion and homosexual marriages will still sometimes be legal, because there still are a lot of American citizens who don't even claim to be Christian and a lot of times those people are in specific areas of the country where they would elect government representatives to suit their opinions.

I could keep talking a long time. Thorough enough answer?

Answer 3

This is the mentality that sends people fleeing from the church. I want a relationship with Christ, but I'll be "encouraged" to sign up for a whole host of other side effects like anti-abortion, gay-bashing, pro-Iraq-war, pro-Bush, anti-divorce, denial of global warming, etc. etc. etc.

Christians push separation of church and state when it comes to teaching Darwinism in schools or allowing Muslims to pray on Capitol Hill. But is not pushing a certain candidate or telling a congregation how to vote on an issue, also a blurring of church and state? Since when did Jesus require a particular political agenda? Why can't I be a Christian and value the environment or defend a woman's right to choose?

You do not have sole "claim" of being a Christian. God will judge this by our hearts, not which chad we punch tomorrow.

Answer 4

What, exactly, do you think that Christian Americans vote against that are Christian beliefs?
Besides, our nation is NOT Christian, even if some of our politicians are, and many of our citizens are. Our laws are only loosely based on Christian morals.

Answer 5

Thanks for asking a good question Josh. I am a Christian and a liberal and many would say that the two conflict but truly they do not. Christ allows all people free will. He never attempted to legislate his morals on others. Churches many times tell their congregation to vote their morals. It seems contrary to me to teach Christians to legislate their beliefs on others. God is free will and free choice it is the only way. You must accept Christ in your heart. Simply following these teachings because you are forced to by law does not help any mans salvation. I am not a homosexual nor do I believe that it is a lifestyle that is righteous...however I would not vote against someones right to choose their own beliefs right or wrong. I would not deny a man the right to worship the devil if he so chooses. Why should I? I can't believe that you change the heart of a man by legislating your beliefs on him. I believe in a free country with freedom of religion where all can choose their faith and make their own moral choices. It is the same freedom of religion that allows us to worship our God according to our faith.

Answer 6

I don't vote against Christian beliefs.

Answer 7

I hope they don't vote against their own beliefs and morals. Luckily, I don't think many do. And, if you're trying to say you cannot be either a Democrat or a Republican and be Christian, then you clearly mistated.

Answer 8

There are many denominations within Christianity that hold varying beliefs, for one.

For another, maybe the ones who do realize the wisdom in the separation of church and state.

Answer 9

Because people are people. We tend to put them into groups or classes like Christian or Muslim and label them with how we think of them. Don't deny it, we all do it. People are people and have the right to think for themselves, not their pastor or priest. Not you, not even Jesus has that right. If every group thought alike there would be what, twenty, different opinion's? That'd make things a bit dull don't you think?

Answer 10

Those who, in the United States, identify themselves as Christians, do not agree upon a single set of religious beliefs. Hence their voting reflects this lack of consensus.