2007-10-08 11:16:52 · 20 answers · asked by Guardian 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. That's why I'm voting for Ron Paul next year.
2007-10-08 11:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I've read McCain's positions on issues, and from what I can tell, he is not pro abortion, nor does he oppose the Sanctity of Marriage Act. The issue of stem cell research is rapidly becoming moot, as researchers are discovering sources for stem cells that are not human embryos. I am a Christian and though I disagree with you on many points politically, that is not relevant to the question you posed. I would say that if you feel that a particular candidate is amoral, you should not vote for him or her. I have voted for third parties in the past, including in the last election. I think George Bush is evil, but Kerry didn't really do it for me either, so I went with the Green Party. Didn't matter, really, since in New York state the Democrat is a lock for the elctoral college.
2016-05-19 01:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. But so often we do not know that a person is evil until the deeds are done. I am thinking particularly of George Bush traveling the country, telling us that we were in urgent danger, that a nuclear holocaust was near. I am thinking of Rumsfeld facing a crowd of reporters and saying, "We know where they are!" I am thinking of Dick Cheney saying, "the insurgents are on their last legs."
So many people believed these remarks to be true. Now, after the fact, and when the truth shines like a summer sun emerging from the clouds, the damage has been done.
Thus, we often vote for evil when evil is the farthest thing from our minds. All we can do is pray that our next choice will be an improvement, a triumph of good over evil.
2007-10-08 12:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by Me, Too 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the case of politics, yes, to a point. There are some things that there is no lesser of two evils. For instance, I would rather not vote for anyone than one who is pro choice, or pro gay marriage. I watch the biblical things closely. As far as the bashing of oh, he changed his mind on this, and so forth, I simply have more important things to focus on, like my devotional time with God.
2007-10-08 11:27:50 · answer #4 · answered by lovinghelpertojoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Usually when we say the lesser of two evils, it's not really evil at all, just things we don't agree with. Non-religious people use this phrase too. If you don't vote, then your indifference could allow the "eviler" choice to win. Don't you think that is worse?
God Bless.
2007-10-08 11:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do. That's why I never voted in political elections. I think if you can avoid chosing either of 2 evils, you should. But if you can't, then God won't fault you for choosing the lesser.
2007-10-08 11:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let's consider this philosophically. Would someone knowingly choose something 'evil'. The third option is refrain from choosing. So if someone chooses "The lesser of two evils" are they really choosing evil. Since evil is relative and there is a third choice, I am to conclude that it not 'evil'.
2007-10-08 11:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by Inigo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A christian should vote for the candidate that represents them not which of the 2 options are available.
2007-10-08 12:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously
2007-10-08 11:25:32 · answer #9 · answered by djmantx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And I'm guilty of doing that last time I voted in the Presidential election. Won't do that again!
Great question! God bless you!
2007-10-08 11:22:23 · answer #10 · answered by Devoted1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋