Why or why not? I have very strong convictions and feelings about things of which the scriptures speak. Yet I do not think politics is our answer, never did, though it is a temptation to think it is very crucial. Judging by my own feelings, I would guess that most Christians care about society and feel like it is going down, they are losing their place in it(displaced), and yet we know that Christian morality cannot be legislated by outward law, it is the inner law, implanted in us by the Spirit of God, changing our old hearts(nature), by being born again. (Scripture reference Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Ezekiel 36:24-29, and 2 Corinthians 3:1-3, and John 3:3-8 )
Are Christians in politics just trying to save an image of America that is not true anymore so that they feel comfortable and never have to come to terms with their great failure to win hearts and minds for the our Jesus?
2006-12-28 18:51:33 · 10 answers · asked by Socinian F 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Let me make something very clear. Christianity is a very unique and truly spiritual religion, that is the only reason why this is a question. The whole world is about power and various groups coming to power and making laws to their sense of justice. Christianity in its true form is not concerned with this world, land, or politics.
It is a kingdom unto itslef in the spirit. Maybe many don't understand that. Christians who get invloved inpolitics are not doing anything more or less evil than all groups,but are ignoring their special calling to not be of this world, to be pilgrims looking for a just city which will be made to happen through Gods intervention. This is not true of other peoples. Others seek their world here and now .Aristotle defined man as a political animal, it is only natural for us as humans to feel inclined to it, abd bite of that fruit, but Christians have a special calling on them which we have to consider.Dont blame us for being human
2006-12-28 19:09:07 · update #1
religion and politics should mix! unless it is Chrisitanity, get it straight!
If Islam is true and they believe it to be true as much as you self righteous secualrist think your ideas about politics are true, then they should fight you unto the death! That is the way it should be! Unless it is Christianity! The logic is undeniable.
The factor that separates Christinaity from you two, is that though Christians also believe they have truth, just like Muslims(for example) and you secularists(for example) they are specifically given orders by the founder of the teaching they profess, to not fight for it. This in part is also responsible for modern secularist ideas of peace, which were birthed in a Christian political culture.(As oppossed to pure Christianity as religious truth not politics). So please correct yourselves through education and learn of what you speak, don't just repeat ignorant rants and hate speech
2006-12-28 19:17:57 · update #2
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My kingdom is not of this world.
Jesus talking to Pilot
John 18:36
2006-12-28 22:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As Christians we are called to walk this life on earth to be like Jesus whether as politicians or in any other endeavour. The sad thing is that most Christians are not able to reflect the wisdom, power and character of Christ in and through their lives to touch and minister to others. Most Christians are living a life of hollow Christianity with no substance of Christ in their lives. That is why Christians cannot turn the world right side up and make no diffirence to the world. It not by our own might nor by our own power but by the Spirit.
2006-12-28 19:10:41 · answer #2 · answered by seekfind 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I often wonder the same thing, I still vote for who I think holds my morals and ethics but that is a great disappointment as of late. I think the best we can do is teach our kids about Jesus and what was done for us and set an example.
2006-12-28 18:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by jsph 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because we are tired of people who don't use their head and pound a pulpit instead that is how we are in this mess every-time some corrupt preacher whines about believing in him you vote like a moron putting people who are corrupt and incompetent into office !
this is what you get with religion in politics there are 600 to 800 of these ready to " receive " you and your children when you say no to Bush
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docod=1505337336295068374
2006-12-28 18:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not like Christianity's play in politics. It makes the ones who aren't trying to inforce rules upon everyone look like loonies.
2006-12-28 18:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because Christianity and politics don't go together.
2006-12-28 18:57:10 · answer #6 · answered by tikizgirl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Religion and politics shouldn't mix. But as we can see everyone has their own agenda.
2006-12-28 18:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by joyofjoys 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
2006-12-28 18:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by iraqisax 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We would be much better off without people advertising their religion.
2006-12-28 18:53:33 · answer #9 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that will be the day
2006-12-28 18:56:27 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Brooke 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋