No, but Christians are reminded to remember what is most important.
So Jesus said to them, "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.' (Mark 12:17)
Christianity does not have authority over the civil authority. But God does have authority of Christians.
Christians reside in their own nations, but as resident aliens. They participate in all things as citizens and endure all things as foreigners. They obey the established laws and their way of life surpasses the laws.
The citizen is obliged in conscience not to follow the directives of civil authorities when they are contrary to the demands of the moral order, to the fundamental rights of persons or the teachings of the Gospel.
We must obey God rather than men. (Acts 5:29)
With love in Christ.
2007-05-27 16:18:48
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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The only one that I can think of is not actually from the bible but what Jesus said - "Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar's and to God what belongs to God's". Or something to that affect.
To the one above.
Christian politicians founded this country?
I think there is a lot left out from that statement. When people from Europe came to this continent, they were running away from Christianity, the bad kind. And hence put religion out of politics as they knew it would only cause trouble to mix them both.
Before people from Europe landed here, there was no such thing as Christian politics. The native Americans were following something else.
2007-05-24 20:43:20
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answered by Anonymous
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Contained here-in;
In Babylon there appeared features of human society that developed in defiance of Jehovah’s sovereignty. One of these was political. As mankind multiplied, other ambitious humans followed Nimrod’s example in seizing power. Man began to dominate man to his injury. (Ecclesiastes 8:9) During the days of Abraham, for instance, Sodom, Gomorrah, and nearby cities fell under the control of kings from Shinar and other far-distant lands. (Genesis 14:1-4) Eventually, military and organizational geniuses carved out huge empires for their own enrichment and glory. The Bible refers to some of these, including Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome.
18 Jehovah tolerated the existence of those political powers, and his people rendered relative obedience to them when they lived in lands under their control. (Romans 13:1, 2) Sometimes, political authorities even served for the furtherance of God’s purposes or as a protection for his people. (Ezra 1:1-4; 7:12-26; Acts 25:11, 12; Revelation 12:15, 16) Nevertheless, many political rulers have viciously opposed true worship, showing themselves to be part of the seed of the Serpent.—1 John 5:19.
2007-05-24 20:41:01
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answered by Wisdom 6
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yes a lot of give one moment
First all kingdom belongs to Satan (Matthew 4:8-10.) then if you mis with them then you feel comfortable with Satan´s world.
second Jesus reject to get involved in politics (John 6:10-15.)
Third in Revelation 17:1-5 you see the mix of the religion and politics as abominable.
Fourth, God will send a kingom that will destroy the kingdom or goverments of the earth (Daniel 2:44), then if something is going to be destroyed, why get involve? if a building is going to be destroyed then are you going to live or stay inside or close of the building? is not logical.
2007-05-24 20:39:04
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answered by Anonymous
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I would say the best quote (and most recognizable) would be to say igve unto caesar waht is caesar and unto God what is God's. Barring that just stay #*@$$%#$^& out of politics, works! FYI to the person who said this nationwas founded by Christian politicians Benjamin Franklin was not Christian, Thomas Jefferson ( you may remember him from things like: the declaration of independence, the louisianna purchase, little things like that) was not Christian, Thomas Paine was not Christian, and our founding fathers found it important that our government was secular, no matter what they believed.
2007-05-24 21:29:48
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answered by -ZAF- 2
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I like Christians but politics 110% suck, so let's tell the politicians to just stop pretending to be Christians instead.
2007-05-24 20:52:35
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answered by Rapunzel XVIII 5
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the bible was introduced to humanity at a time where it was riddled with superstition in the days before science... so through the Catholic Church a plan was formed to take over the human race based on superstition.. since the purpse of the church was to conquer not give spiritual advice... but to rule through superstition I doubt that stay out of government is there..
2007-05-28 15:46:04
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answered by Anonymous
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Christians are citizens of their country just like everyone else, therefore they have just as much right as anyone else to participate in politics. Atheists want things their way, so do Christians. A human is a human.
If you are Atheist, find your own arguments.
Jesus withdrew from politics because no one believes a politician.
Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's is actually FOR Christians being involved in politics.
Even our CHRISTIAN forefathers believed religion and state do not mix, but they and God did believe Christians have just as much right to be involved in their Government as anyone else. In fact that is why our forefather's began this country.
Why are Atheists so frightened of Christians. (It's been pr oven that those who are afraid or jealous of another will often try to belittle the one they are afraid or jealous of. I.e. school bullies.)
2007-05-24 20:37:54
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answered by KeK 3
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"Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment (John 7:24)"
- For the racist Christians
"Do not judge lest you be judged yourselves. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it shall be measured to you." (Matt 7:1&2)
- For the Christian Fundamentalist to stay out of politics. That includes the "God Hates Fags" movement, who go to the shooting victims funerals of Virginia and preach that God hates these people and feels they deserve it.
"Let him who is without sin cast the first stone ..." John 8:7
- For the holy land terrorist who plan to destroy America because they plan to do the world justice under God's eyes.
2007-05-24 20:47:07
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answered by Agent319.007 6
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Repay Caesar's things to Caesar and Gods things to God
Jesus withdrew knowing they were coming to make him king
Jesus said my kingdom is not from this source.
2007-05-24 20:40:00
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answered by debbie2243 7
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