They were all for Bush did he do such a great job? why do they use religion to tell others what to do politically?
2006-12-21 02:47:48 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus said his followers were 'no part of the world' (John 15:19), he never got involved in politics, in fact when the people tried to make him king he fled, and when the devil offered him all the kingdoms of the world he refused (Matthew 4:8-10).
In fact, although he could have been the greatest ruler ever, Jesus constantly emphasised that god's kingdom and not man's was the solution to human problems.
Please read the article in the link below which explains what this kingdom is and what it will do
2006-12-21 09:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by Frax 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't say religion told me what to do. I did pray about my vote and I still think I made the right decision. The terrorist attack was something so horrible that I don't know that anyone had the 100% correct answer as to what to do. If we hadn't gone to war, some people would be angry that we let someone get away with murdering so many Americans. We went to war and now some people think we shouldn't have. It's a case of everyone trying to judge based on an action that was chosen. Either way, it would have been wrong to someone. I just praise God that we have a president who prays.
2006-12-21 10:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by jerrys_love 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are free to vote anyway you feel based on your preferences, ideology, and circumstances. Religion can not tell you how to vote. That said, Christian people are also free to vote based on the same criteria. If their religious beliefs lead them to vote for a specific candidate, they are perfectly within their rights to do so. Christians may feel that your vote was for the wrong candidate because of his/her stand on certain issues, and you may feel the same way about their vote. Our society is based on "majority rule, minority rights". This means that the candidate that wins the election has the say in matters, but this does not decrease your rights. You, even though you voted for the other candidate, have the same rights as the people who voted for the winner.
2006-12-21 10:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every registered voter has the right to vote in elections. That includes religious folks.
How does religion decide how the "rest of us" are supposed to vote? Your question makes no sense.
2006-12-21 11:01:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should vote the way you think is best to vote
Religious people should have the same right
Majority rules, whether that be religioud or non religious.
If you ask....no body will admit to voting for Bush, but he got the majority or the votes
2006-12-21 10:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by kenny p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't decide how you or I vote. It doesn't decide how anyone votes unless they let it.
Unfortunately, people will vote for what they believe in, no matter how false the belief. The only solution I see is the elimination of organized religion.
2006-12-21 10:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by Bow down to me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I'm not sure who you are referring to when you say "they". Our country was originally based upon Christian morals and values, so to say there should be no place for religion in government... I would agree that religion should not control our government, however, our religious convictions should control us in how we choose our government. Let your own concious be your guide. We as a society need to quit kicking the lord out of our lives. We ARE a Christian culture. Lets get back to our roots and quit letting people tell us how to be "politically correct".
2006-12-21 10:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by azguy6341 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. We should all vote according to who we think is best for the job. It is hard to determine if democrats and republicans matter anymore. They all look and act the same.
2006-12-21 11:00:49 · answer #8 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand what you mean. You can vote according to your own beliefs if you want to, the same as everyone else does. Who told you how to vote, and why did you listen? Most politicians don't deliver what they promised, irregardless of their stated beliefs.
2006-12-21 10:51:22 · answer #9 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your question is only for the sake of argument, you will not understand my answer.
Religion is only supposed to tell people what is best to form a peaceful and happy society. No matter which one it is. I would say the best religion is the one which protects the rights of people’s safety and independence the best.
Casting a vote is very important issue. Islam tells us that vote is a trust to be delivered to one who deserves it. And in case of running a government it should be delivered to one who runs the government in the best interest of the nation as well as peace.
2006-12-21 10:49:28 · answer #10 · answered by LiebeMacher 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋