Or should we remain neutral?
What would Jesus do?
2007-03-22 08:35:57 · 27 answers · asked by Micah 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christian neutrality is in support of Jehovah’s universal sovereignty.
Daniel 2:44: "“And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite;"
1 John 2:15-17; "“Do not be loving either the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him; because everything in the world—the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life—does not originate with the Father, but originates with the world. Furthermore, the world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does the will of God remains forever.”
I am looking to the Kingdom of God, and not supporting the god of this system of things...Satan, and his political counterparts...we know what their outcome will be! It is plainly spelled out in the Bible...
1 John 5: 19: "We know we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the [power of the] wicked one.
2007-03-22 14:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by wannaknow 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not participate in politics? Take what you know from God's Word and put it to use. If you sit on it you're like a disciple who has been sent out and you sit at home and say nothing to no one. You are the person who hid the money in the ground for fear of ticking the master off, rather than investing it and making it work for the master's benefit.
Religion is not to be kept out of government function. Government is to be kept from dictating any one religion. Protest away ...... but support our men and women who fight and die.
What would Jesus do? Jesus may very well go and visit the soldiers .... of both sides ..... of all peoples. He may go to each government and tell them what he thinks is right (God's point of view may not be accepted by this government any better than it was when Jesus talked to Pilot).
Read, read, study, examine, re-read and pray. You'll find out what Jesus would do. Jesus was, after all, a protester to the point of death for the right cause.
Kev
2007-03-22 15:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by Hobgoblin Kev 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. As American citizens, both Christians and non-Christians have the right to participate in peaceful marches or legal strikes, just as everyone else does. If you recognize an unfair or oppressive situation that needs to be remedied, and you think that a protest or strike would help bring attention to it, it is certainly within yours, or anyone else's rights, to do so.
The real answer to this question is one you will have to find internally. Ask yourself whether the cause is just, whether the effect will likely be positive, and whether your motivation is selfless, and you will have your answer.
2007-03-22 15:43:39 · answer #3 · answered by magistra_linguae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people from my denomination participate in protests and strikes. I've done it myself. When change is needed, how will it be accomplished without action? The pursuit of justice and equality is an idea that I think Jesus could get behind, and wouldn't mind speaking out about.
2007-03-22 15:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by solarius 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
That depends on what the protest is about, and if it is "legitimate". but, yes-we are not forbidden to remain silent.
Now, some people just like to stir up trouble and they will "attach" some "cause" to their trouble. We should not get caught up in some else's marches for some non-legit reason.
2007-03-22 15:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by John S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I participate in the Pro-life march in Washington DC each year. I think it's important to stand up, peacefully, for what is right.
Jesus says it is better to be hot or cold then to be lukewarm. Jesus never preached tolerance. He preached love of God first. When we see things being done that are offensive to the God we love, I think we need to stand up.
I do not think it's right to be un-christian in of the protests. We should always conduct ourselves with prayer and with a love for our fellow human beings...even when we know what they are doing or saying is wrong.
2007-03-22 15:42:14 · answer #6 · answered by Misty 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Christians have a voice and should use it in all aspects of life including politics. We are called to be salt and light - that is not "neutral." We are to be an influence in this earth for good and righteousness. Jesus said "what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops." Get your "politics" from God in prayer and then go out and "preach it on the housetops."
2007-03-22 15:42:01 · answer #7 · answered by wd 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Jesus lived during a Roman occupation.
American Christians have the right to participate in political activities since they are American citizens.
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2007-03-22 15:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I think everyone with a conscience and an opinion should participate in the political process regardless of what faith they are, it's a duty as a citizen.
That said, marches rallies and strikes are not a part of our political process (sometimes it seems like they are though). Voting is. It's up to your individual conscience to participate or not, depending on what the issue is.
2007-03-22 15:40:16 · answer #9 · answered by Jon S 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
The ones in the US are usually non-violent so I don't see why not. He would get upset over gov't/religious stuff. Like the time he turned tables and whatever else to the guys who were selling stuff at the church. Obviously, he got involved.
2007-03-22 15:45:46 · answer #10 · answered by strpenta 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋