Some people are so dedicated to their party they will vote for a candidate even if they disagree with their policy. Is there a slight chance that some Christians are not voting their spirit just because of their party affiliation? Please let me know your opinion.
2007-05-16 15:01:41 · 23 answers · asked by COACH QUI 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I vote for the one that most accurately conforms to my views and which I think will most adequately deal with the issues at hand during the day.
2007-05-16 15:04:43 · answer #1 · answered by Innokent 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's starting to look like they are turning the Political Parties into Religious Sects. I don't know how many times I have heard people say that if you're not a Republican you aren't a True Christian. They seem to think that all Republicans are Conservative and all Democrats are Liberals... they obviously don't check up on these things. They just look for the labels. I'd say it's more than just a slight chance... it hit that wall head on.
I believe everyone should vote according to their spirit... not according to what label a person on TV is wearing.
2007-05-16 15:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe they should vote for the person who agrees with their views the most, whatever party that may be.
Christians are not lock-step in their political views.
Most Christians vote on three different aspects of political life:
Economic, Social, and Defense.
God does not belong to a political party, but we should consider God when we decide which candidate we should vote for.
For Christians it should be whose positions line up with the positions of our faith.
We all have certain litmus tests that we try to apply to each candidate.
Are they on the same side of the Economic issues, i.e. Capitalism vs Socialism; High Taxes vs Low Taxes.
Are they on the same side of the Social issues, i.e. Life vs Choice; whose responsibility is it to help the poor, is it the government or the private organizations?
Are they on the same side of the Defense issues, i.e. Strong Military posture or Weak Military posture with an emphasis on political and financial compromise with the enemy.
grace2u
2007-05-16 15:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, Christians does not necessary be Democrats, and Democrats may not necessary be clear about the concept of democracy.
If a christian only roots for a candidate because of similar interests, or similar religions even when they disagree with the policy, then it's not democracy.
Christianity is a religion. Politics, is politics...
If you want to put both together, the Christianity should vote according to what the Bible says (honesty, bla bla bla...)
but heck, the Bible still has a touch of 'inequality' in it... so what makes Christians good politicians anyway... *shrug*
2007-05-16 15:12:03 · answer #4 · answered by Mel m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I don't think a church should dictate anyone's views on politics. Although I feel it is acceptable to talk about this subject in church as long as one does not feel coerced into voting a certain way.
I had a problem in the last Presidential election. I am very well known not to vote democratic, because I don't see the compassion in the GOP party towards the people least able to help themselves.
James 2:15-17
15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
2007-05-16 15:09:08 · answer #5 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question ... !
Myself, I am a registered Republican but that doesn't mean I would automatically vote for someone just because he/she was a Republican.
I'm sure there are some Christians who vote in a "my party, right or wrong" manner, just as there are probably some non-Christians who do the same.
2007-05-16 15:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one regardless of religious belief or affiliation should vote the party line, if they do not agree with the view of the candidate..
2007-05-16 15:05:53 · answer #7 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO. I don't believe in voting for a candidate just because they represent a certain political party....but I have family members who do just that. I don't understand it. The issues are more important.
2007-05-17 02:07:29 · answer #8 · answered by Romans 8:28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-10 03:20:18 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont agree with voting for a candidate based soley on their party... I vote based on the person, granted what party they are affects my desicion, but its not the only factor. I try to look into their beliefs and their views also...
2007-05-16 15:08:00 · answer #10 · answered by Soonerfootball 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋