Do you believe the things Jesus taught while he was here? Do you try to follow his teachings? Is it reflected in your political affiliation?
2007-05-19 20:22:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The last one is a difficult one for most. If you follow the teachings of Jesus you would be more on the liberal side. But many say they"follow Jesus". This is not the same as I have discovered. I have met so many people that claim to be a christian because they worship Jesus Christ and accept the fact that he died for their sins. It seems they really do not care for his teachings though. Its a conflict and I was wondering how others saw it.
2007-05-19 20:31:35 · update #1
I really appreciate the honesty here in regards to the last question. It really shows that some people actually put a lot of thought into their decisions.
2007-05-19 20:34:04 · update #2
Yes, I believe the things Jesus taught while he was here.
Yes, I try to follow his teachings. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at it.
Yes, my attempt to follow Christ is reflected in my political commitments, although not to the degree that it should be. It's all a part of that not being very good at it thing that I mentioned above. If my politics were more Christian, I suspect they would be a lot more liberal than they are on certain things (and maybe more conservative on others).
2007-05-19 20:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by harlomcspears 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1) Yes, I agree with the things Jesus taught. That is, in essence, the definition of a Christian. You cannot believe he is the Lord and Savior, and yet discredit and reject the things he taught.
2) I think most Christians try and follow his teachings. But trying and doing are two different things. Forgiving without exception, loving your enemy, and not being judgemental are all beautiful concepts, but very hard to implicate and live fully. I still try though, with varying degrees of success.
3) I am neither a Democrat or Republican. I lean toward the left, but I think neither party reflects the teachings of Jesus fully. I don't even know how that is possible in a political context. I am definitely not a Republican, however.
2007-05-20 03:30:31 · answer #2 · answered by LeilaK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you believe the things Jesus taught while he was here?
Yes.
Do you try to follow his teachings?
Yes.
Is it reflected in your political affiliation?
I don't really know.
I disagree with the idea that I would be a liberal if I followed Jesus Teachings.
Liberals have the tendency to think that the government can solve all the problems of man, that govenment will figure everything out. I don't agree with Liberalism for that reason. God is the one who can solve all mankinds problems.
2007-05-20 03:40:52 · answer #3 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you you look at the timeless principles behind his teachings they really are for all of mankind, for ever. Why shouldn't i follow the teachings of the greatest teacher ever?
When it comes to politics I must say I haven't find one party that fully follows the teachings of Jesus. In democrasies politicians follow ideas they think will give them the most votes, and most voters don't vote in line with the teachings of Jesus. Selfishness is in the majority I'm afraid (even if some parties are better than others in that respect).
2007-05-20 03:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by leech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Loving truth and what's good, and hating evil is honoring to God and should be reflected in all areas of our public and private life.
I find it odd in the political realm that somehow people think beliefs should be checked at the door before entering a public building. Should I assume that irreligious people won't make decisions based on how the think and believe?
2007-05-20 03:34:58 · answer #5 · answered by Who's got my back? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Yes Yes. To clarify Jesus had no political affiliation nor do I.
2007-05-20 03:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes yes no.
why? because any political affiliation is a rejection of God's Kingdom, silly.
2007-05-20 03:26:54 · answer #7 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he did teach.
I follow modern interpretation of his teaching, b/c originals are kinda murky
Yes, faith affects values and priorities, which affects choice of candidate.
No, my church does not tell me how to vote.
2007-05-20 03:24:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes, yes.
2007-05-20 03:31:21 · answer #9 · answered by NONAME 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes, and how could it not affect all areas of my life?
2007-05-20 03:25:29 · answer #10 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋