Question for the Christian Republicans out there?

Question

I hear so many Chrisitans stating that they vote Republican due to the pro-choice stance of the GOP. Take the abortion issue out of the equation.

Look at the Biblical principles in terms of taking care of the poor and needy, how Jesus showed example after example of caring for others. When you look at those issues, which political party reflects those teachings? If you don't believe that is the government's responsibility to help others, who should?

Please refer to my question, posters. Take the abortion issue out of your responses. I'm asking about issues outside of abortions.

Sorry, I made a mistake on my question. Republicans are NOT part of the pro-choice platform, they take a stance which is called "pro-life".

There's a lot of good comments out here, but you should know that 70% of those who receive government aid get it for less than 3 years. Most use it for what it's designed for - to get them through a difficult time.

What help we get is for our children's medical insurance, so at least they can have insurance, while I go to school full time.

Yes, there are abusers out there, but there are a lot of people who do need that help for a short period.

And I do know what it's like to own a business, my husband does own one and in Michigan's economy, it's not easy to keep a construction business financially afloat.

Answer 1

Ok, yes Jesus did show Example of how to live, be kind, and love one another, however no where in the bible does it say, People who DO work, have your taxes cut off to support the free loaders who refuse to work, OR the gals out here having 7 kids each who receives a wellfare check, on top of foodstamps, and medicade, free housing and on and on- is that fair?
The rich are OK because they have money or were born into it, the poor have it made because the get FREE everything (the more the children the bigger the checks)! but it is the MIDDLE CLASS hard working folks like me who have the hardest time, I have 3 kids, my husband and I both work, we pay our own bills, house pmt, and buy our own food! we pay for medical, and medication and on and on...... is it fair to me that sometimes we dont even have enough to spare? should then the GOV give me a free check?
Today in the line at the grocery store, a gal with 4 kids had 2 buggies FULL of groceries, and when she went to pay, she used a voucher, foodstamps!
NOW- she had a dooney bourke bag, a addidas jumpsuit, a pink cell phone, dripping in gold, and then when she turned around she had that stupid gold thing on ALL of her teeth. it made me sooo mad!
I followed her out I was behind her, -her ?Guy pal was waiting on her in a YUKON with gold rims, and a LOUD thumping radio!
wow.... the GOV really need to help her eh?
I feel if you cannot take care your own kids, YOU SHOULDN'T BE ABLE TO HAVE THEM! thats how they cheat and get the FREE help that they get, they just keep on having babies!
ALSO- all this HOUSING FOR HUMANITY- where these ppl get a brand new house!? that is SICK, makes me sick, and ILL!
I AM a God fearing woman, but this just is not FAIR!
the ACLU,NAACP and certain others just keep on stirring up a bunch of crap, and hollering, racist.... but turn it around... then who would speak up for the other race?
TELL ME IS THIS FAIR?
let me stop

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The Republican Party is more for pro-business, lower taxes, and limited government.

The Democrats want a government program to solve all of our problems and they have traditionally raised taxes to pay for them. (The new congress will probably let the Bush tax cuts expire.)

Yes I know the Democrats say they only want to raise taxes on the "rich", and they preach a message of class envy, but the Bush tax cuts have cut taxes for everyone who pays taxes.

Also, if you raise the taxes on the wealthy business owners, they will do one of three things to recoup this cost. They will cut other costs somewhere else in their business (buying less from suppliers, hiring fewer people, etc.), or close their business because costs are too high (including the cost of taxes and government regulations), or they will increase the price of their product. In any of these instances, the lower income population is the ones hurt by loss of jobs and/or increased prices on consumer goods. Class envy as a motivation for tax policy only hurts those who can afford it the least.

If you cut taxes on the wealthy, they will invest their money to create more wealth. If the tax burden is higher, there is less incentive to invest because part of the potential profit is eleminated. Those who can, will not invest if they don't think they will gain from doing so.

The democrats object "the rich are getting richer"! I certainly hope so! The rich only get richer if they invest in the economy, which creates job opportunities for average guys like me. The rich get richer by opening businesses or by investing in stocks which fund businesses others have opened.

The democrats, on the other hand, preach envy. What does the Bible say about those who covet?

The government programs created by democrats usually are limited in effectiveness, ineffeciently run, and create a class of people who are dependant on the government. Often government's solution to programs that are inefficient is to put more money into them. This only creates a short term "fix" and creates more waste. This hides the symptoms for a short time, rather than treating the root problems.

It is better to create an economy where the wealthy can gain more wealth, because by doing so, they will create Jobs and break the cycle of welfare for many.

Give a man a fish and he will not be hungry today, but teach a man to fish and he will never hunger again. The republicans want to create an environment where men can have the opportunity to go to work and provide for themselves. Government programs just waste money and treat symptoms instead of the problems.

Also, it has been shown time and time again that when a program is needed, local charity organizations and churches are much better at helping in ways that can be useful than the government ever was.

Answer 4

I really think that abortion should not be legislated one way or the other. Are Christians so weak-willed that something has to be "against the law" in order for them to not do it?? What about the law of God? That should be enough to prevent them.

And if it's non-Christians that they want to impose this on, then maybe they should remember they live in America where people are free to make choices even if they are the wrong choices.

Answer 5

None of them do at this point.

Bush was on the right track when he said it is the responsibility of faith based organizations to do the reaching out. The government should support but keep hands off. We have seen the proof of this when the government first decided to take over the responsibilities of faith based organizations In the sixty's

Answer 6

You do have a valid point.
The problem is: Do I dare say it???
Most of the poor in the US are poor b/c they are lazy and breed litters!!!
If it's a health issue, like my Uncle - then I'm all for assistance.
Also, pulling out a babies head part way, then stabbing it and sucking out the brain is just waaaaaaaaay more evil then not helping the lazy poor.
Sorry !!!!!! No, I'm not sorry!!!! I stand by every word!

Answer 7

edit: Hold on. "Pro-choice stance of the GOP"? Do you know what you're talking about?

I used to be Republican but am now reigstered Independent. I'm agnostic, pro-choice and pro-gay rights. I am ANTI-free lunch. To answer your question: It's an individual's responsibility to take care of him/herSELF. I vote for spending on defense and business tax-cuts, not for losers who want to mooch.

"Andrea L." Thank you for "informing" me but, as a business owner and EMPLOYER of ten years, I already know my contribution to society. Unfortunately, the small-minded who only see one paycheck have NO IDEA what the signer of that paycheck contributes on your and society's behalf. Then add to it, licensing fees, regulatory compliance, insurance, professional services, retirement, pensions, 401k, charitable donations, and more taxes..."Informing"? Give me a break!

Answer 8

I do not vote based on party, I look at all the issues and vote for the person who I think will best resent what I believe.

Answer 9

it should be mans on free will that aids others, not a forced action, I honestly believe Jesus would oppose welfare and healthcare, for the soul purpous that we are forced to do it.


as the old saying goes, give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a a man to fish and he will eat for a life time"

democrates want to hand out fishes, republicans want to teach men to fish.

Answer 10

Most questions are easily answered when taken to the extreme. If NOBODY relied on welfare, no problem right? However if EVERYBODY relied on welfare, where the heck is the money going to come from? BIG PROBLEM!
If NOBODY was homosexual, no problem. If EVERYONE was homosexual, the human race would cease to exist in 100 years. BIG PROBLEM. Abortion? Illegal aliens Religion? I think you get my point.