I can't tell you how sick I am of hearing politics in the pulpit, usually from a racist or elitist point of view. I love Jesus too but that does not make me a republican, in fact, my liberal opinions are a reflection of my faith.
I don't think I have a snowball's chance in Hell of coming to any common ground about these kinds of things but what I really wish, is that politics was left out of church. The most I think I can hope for is that when I attend, I don't get conservatism shoved down my throat. What denominations are you familiar with that are politically neutral or diverse in their congregation? Especially churches common in the BIBLE BELT?
2007-10-23 14:15:16 · 13 answers · asked by musicimprovedme 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Politics or Not.......There are a Lot of Fine CHRISTIANS who are DEMOCRATS!! I'm a Little Weary of Certain Parties thinking " They " ARE GOD'S CHOSEN PEOPLE, and He DOES NOT RECOGNIZE DEMOCRATS, Or THEIR PRAYERS, OR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM!! Well, MY BIBLE TELLS ME>>>WE ARE ALSO THE SALT OF THE EARTH! HE IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS. HE "KNOWS" ALL OF OUR HEARTS!!! " WE NEED TO CALL A WORLD WIDE PRAYER MEETING" > 2 CRON 7:I4 <
2007-10-23 14:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by minnetta c 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
While United Methodist is a good choice for finding a "liberal" church, this is because the church itself allows for a wide diversity of beliefs within its framework. Remember both George W. Bush and Hillary Clinton attend United Methodist churches. Bush a more conservative one. The church usually takes on the tone of the local politics. Lots of luck in Texas.
2007-10-23 14:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by skip 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the members, not necessarily the particular denomination, that want to combine church and state. I'm sure you would find members in different parts of the country (or even in texas) that would like to keep church and state separate. Even in a church there may be varying opinions (hence liberal christians and conservative christians).
2007-10-23 14:28:56 · answer #3 · answered by James Bond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a young minister I see on TV ocassionally up here in the northland, Joel Osteen. I know he runs a VERY large church somewhere in Texas, but I don't know the name. You can probably do a web search for him. He seems to be all about god and jesus and the other stuff christians like, but seems to be very liberal and focused on the "love" and personal improvement aspects of things. He is the only minister that I, as a hardcore atheist, enjoy listening to.
2007-10-23 14:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by oldernwiser 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hmm. I live in the heart of the "bible belt" and I can honestly say that I haven't found one. I no longer search for one. Church is from within, not without. I consider myself a liberal for humanities' sake. We need to worry about our own, not warring with others.
2007-10-23 14:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by Soul Shaper 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Try United Methodists. They're usually free of politics, even in the deep south.
2007-10-23 14:18:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You better find a new church. It's also illegal for politics to be preached from the pulpit. But, I really don't think you're being honest to start with. Christians are allowed to have political opinions and express their opinion at the ballot box.
2007-10-23 14:24:30 · answer #7 · answered by JohnFromNC 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I agree with that first poster. My experience is as a group - Methodists tend to be the most liberal Christians.
2007-10-23 14:22:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Politics left out of church--now there is an interesting concept!
2007-10-23 14:18:41 · answer #9 · answered by ~Smirk~ Resurrected 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You fail to realize that it is religion that determines the majority of politic and these wars fought are do to religious differences.
2007-10-23 14:18:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋