A Christian women's question about fear, nationalism and religion....?

Question

When you see religious leaders on TV talking about politics do they speak for you? I am a Christian, but I am wondering if there are any other Christians out there feel their point of view is being co-opted by someone who is a leader of a mega church that you are not involved with? If you are ok with religious leaders pandering for politcal clout, how do you not know that they aren't just grand standing for thier own purposes and power?

Answer 1

i honestly do not keep up with people in the mega churches and so recently when a senator wanted to investigate if some of the mega churches were mis-spending money i was unaware of the stuff reported in the paper.

mega church leaders do not speak for me or my views of politics. I do believe that socialism has invaded our republic to the point that those in DC are not working for our best interest nor are we privy to the secret deals being made.

I only know this. it matters little who is elected if they are an honest man for the tide is strong. but if the elected is a dishonest socialist then the tide becomes stronger and this country is moved further down the toilet.

when i was a kid, murders were so uncommon they got news coverage. now there are so many each day across the state that they are not even in the newspaper apart from an obit if it was a city resident that died.

i keep hearing people say they want God out of government, the schools and so forth. Look at what we have now in this country. I think the proof is there, God has turned his back on america.

Answer 2

Rebecca,
Thanks for the question. When someone speaks as a representative of a group (such as evangelists speaking for all Christianity) and we disagree with their position we must speak up or we give away our credability, they borrow it from us and use it for their own advantage. The same would be true if we were in a group of peers and someone told a crude racist joke. If we do not stand up and say we do not agree with that racist position we lose our credibility. If anyone speaks for Christianity, what they say must line up with the mind, attitude and words of Christ. The reason (politics, relationships, etc.) all fall under the scrutiny of Gods word.

Answer 3

Their political comments are almost always simply a leaning toward a more conservative/constitutional position. But if someone is promoting a party or candidate apart from issues then thay are likely going too far for a religious speaker from the pulpit (that much specificity may even be illegal - like having a candidate behind a pulpit, which I can't stand). But just ignore them if you disagree, or leave them and tell them why. But practically all intelligent pastors treat the matter properly.

Answer 4

I think that religious leaders need to stick with religious topics and stay away from politics. They have too much power over some kinds of people and that is wrong. Some people will vote for the person their religious leader says to without question. I think it is fine for them to encourage their followers to study the candidates and issues and decide for themself who they want to vote for but I think it is wrong to endorse a candidate in any way.

Answer 5

I'm a Christian, and I'm usually seriously turned off by religious leaders who spout off their religious and political beliefs at the same time. It just rubs me the wrong way for people who are supposed to be teaching religion to be trying to direct people politically too.

Answer 6

I do not watch tv evangelists, I don't believe in mixing church and state. and any preacher that gets in volved with politics other than praying for our government to turn around and do better, is going against God's word.

Answer 7

This is going to be the very first question I have ever starred.

Answer 8

ya dont... your right...
vote for the best qualified candidate.

Answer 9

thank you. you give me hope. (((hugs)))