Why are politics on this board?

[Guest Christian Luthier]

Why are politics, and political opponents even mentioned on this board? In traveling through here, I've even seen some pretty alarming "Campaign Ads". Is this the place for this? This right wing vs. left wing thing is ridiculous. I'm wondering why the board moderators would even permit it!

Jesus isn't a Republican, or a Democrat, or a Liberal, or a Consrvative. One reason He had so much trouble from Israel, is that they thought He had come to deliver them from their political troubles (namely the Romans). I don't even agree with placing any nation's flag in a church. Christ is above that. Jesus didn't have a flag. If He did, then that's the one I'd be flying!

Edited September 28, 2004 by Christian Luthier

[hippo's hope is HIM]

I completely agree with you.

And have wondered the same thing myself.

[Kabowd]

I can't speak for the moderators, but my short answer is this: Scripture says we are to obey those in authority over us. Electing those leaders is a critical issue in our lives. If believers aren't educating ourselves and discussing these issues in light of God's Word, preparing ourselves to take a stand for what is right and true...then we may as well lay down and die right now. It isn't about politics as much as it is about making wise decisions and positioning ourselves to reflect Christ to the world.

[Guest Christian Luthier]

The early Christians had to meet in secret, as the Christian faith was against the law. In other words, "against authority". When Joseph took Mary (pregnant with our Lord) and fled to Egypt, he was defying the "authority" of King Herod.

So, what you're saying doesn't "wash" with me.

[Guest Called]

1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. Romans 13:1-2

If the government asks us to do something that is against God and His word then we do not have to submit. God is our highest authority. However, we are to obey our governmental and spiritual authorities as seen in the passage above. We cannot ignore that.

[Kabowd]

The early Christians had to meet in secret, as the Christian faith was against the law. In other words, "against authority". When Joseph took Mary (pregnant with our Lord) and fled to Egypt, he was defying the "authority" of King Herod.

So, what you're saying doesn't "wash" with me.

I never said we couldn't disobey authorities if what they were demanding was contrary to God's Word. Read my post again. The jist of my post is this: it's foolish not to elect leaders who will lead us in a way that honors God and His Word. If other believers want to bury their heads in the sand and let the lost world choose ungodly ppl to govern us, that's their choice...but I won't be one of them.

[Nicks Girl]

This is a general discussion board. I think politics are VERY important to a Christians, and we need to vote, discuss politics, etc. I think politics have a place here.

[Guest CalvaryAloha]

I agree with you Tess. Actually, this past Sunday our pastor spoke up in favor of Christians going to the polls and voting. He mentioned that only 25% of Christians are registered voters. How sad that is! As Christians, we are seeing the world take God out of everything but we do not want to step in and vote in the Christian leadership that is available. If we take time to really research the candidates who are running, we can make a difference.

If we are not involved in what is happening around us whether it's politics or something eles...than we are just Christians hiding behind the church walls and watching the world remove God from everything else. Pretty soon, the only place we as Americans will be able to talk about God will be in our churches. Just take a look at what is happening in the world...God is becoming less and less popular each day.

[LOVE SONGS]

CHRISTIAN LUTHIER..........

You said, that when Joseph fled to Egypt....he was defying the "authority " of

king Herod.

When GOD is involved......aren't we suppose to listen to GOD before man.

Joseph listened to GOD and fled to Egypt and he did as what GOD commanded

him to. This was to save JESUS from being killed by King Herod.

Matthew 2:13

Now when they departed , behold , an angel of the LORD appeared

to JOSEPH in a dream, saying , "Arise , take the young CHILD and

HIS mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word;

for Herod will seek the young CHILD to destroy HIM."

I am a voter and have my freedom of speech.......

I can turn on the T.V. and hear politics, or get on the Internet to hear it......

If i don't hear it.... then, i wouldn't know who to vote for......

LOVE and PEACE to everyone, :hug:

[dgolvach]

Much of what one believes in a spiritual sence will manifest in politics. Just a fact.