Christians, Politics, and Voting

[Anne2]

23 minutes ago, Marathoner said:

I don't for a moment believe that the Lord blesses any nation of this earth, nor does He appoint leaders in power.

 

Natural law

Pr 14:34  Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

23 minutes ago, Marathoner said:

However, this is characteristic of cultural Christianity, a religion that professes the name of Christ but is far from Him. It's a nationalistic belief that God blesses a nation of this earth above others when clearly, wickedness and murder are their ways. Theft is how they acquire what they possess.

That is not unique to one culture nor nation. It's the rule, my friends.

Lots of assumptions there I think. I simply believe this..

Pr 14:34  Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

 

 

 

 

I did not start a political thread, is  for what is in your mind about it or something.

23 minutes ago, Marathoner said:

In like manner, voting is not a God-given right;

Pr 14:34  Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

I see good things given as God given. Good government....

I am tired of being told to exercise the power of my vote to good, is a worldly thing.

Sometimes I think the saying applies

Some are so heavenly minded they cannot do any earthly good.

To me this is no different than saying to someone who is sick, just pray it is worldly to take medicine.

I did not start this thread about politics, but to be called worldly for my views on it put me here.

Edited Sunday at 07:37 PM by Anne2

[Orion]

50 minutes ago, Anne2 said:

And just what makes you think, this will protect against woke? Woke is about the "whole child's need". 

Godly parents should raise up their children in a Godly way, in the truth using God's word. That is the best defense against woke culture. 

[Orion]

1 hour ago, Anne2 said:

Exactly. False accusations are not kosher 

What false accusations are you referring to?

[Anne2]

3 minutes ago, Orion said:

Godly parents should raise up their children in a Godly way, in the truth using God's word.

Godly parents also have to work to put a roof over their kids heads, feed and clothe them. Many cannot be home all day.

Not only that they pay in taxes for Education. So I don't know why you would defend that as Godly or even righteous in any way. Take their money to sexualize their children? nooooo

Edited Sunday at 07:45 PM by Anne2

[Orion]

Just now, Anne2 said:

Godly p[arents also have to work to put a roof over their kids heads, feed and clothe them. Many cannot be home all day. Not only that they pay in taxes for Education. So I don't know why you would defend that as Godly or even righteous in any way.

You prefer sending our young impressionable children to public school for lgbtq indoctrination? 

Many make sacrifices to home school because they know there is no hope in the worldly education system. 

[Anne2]

3 minutes ago, Orion said:

What false accusations are you referring to?

That it is worldly to vote. You don't think it is important then don't do it. Let parents pay for our children to be sexualized. What about parents that have to work and cannot home school do they get that money back? 

[Anne2]

3 minutes ago, Orion said:

Many make sacrifices to home school because they know there is no hope in the worldly education system. 

Many cannot feed their kids without working. This is like those who say it is worldly to take medicine. But all the while not caring they have to pay for that medicine. Who is worried about politics here?

Edited Sunday at 07:51 PM by Anne2

[Anne2]

16 minutes ago, Orion said:

You prefer sending our young impressionable children to public school for lgbtq indoctrination? 

What is it you do not get here?

Why pay for that? They already take our tax dollars to pay for this...The least you could do is acknowledge that. Or is that to political and worldly for you, to ask or expect our money not be used for that?

Edited Sunday at 08:03 PM by Anne2

[Orion]

2 hours ago, Anne2 said:

That it is worldly to vote.

Well, it's not an accusation; it's a fact.  When you vote you're voting for men that are worldly.  And when you vote for worldly men, you're showing partiality or respect for one man over another. According to the Bible, when you do so, you commit sin. (James 2:9).

 

2 hours ago, Anne2 said:

Let parents pay for our children to be sexualized. What about parents that have to work and cannot home school do they get that money back?

The entire culture is corrupt, all men are sinners that have fallen short of God's glory.  Change will only come to a lost sinner when they are born again.  If they stay lost, then they go to hell.  If you think you can change the hearts of men by voting in one man versus another, you're dreaming.  Only God can change the heart and disposition of sinful man. 

 

2 hours ago, Anne2 said:

Many cannot feed their kids without working. This is like those who say it is worldly to take medicine.

Bad analogy. 

 

2 hours ago, Anne2 said:

They already take our tax dollars to pay for this... The least you could do is acknowledge that. Or is that to political and worldly for you, to ask or expect our money not be used for that?

Efforts in elections are worldly,  both running for office and voting for office holders. 

I pay my taxes because that is what Jesus instructs us to do: "Give unto Caesar..."

But don't forget that Jesus also said this: "Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.  For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the Gospel's, the same shall save it. For what shall  it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul."  (Mark 8:34-36).

May your efforts be likewise.  Peace

[Anne2]

2 hours ago, Orion said:

Bad analogy. 

Not.

Paul was a really worldly guy....

Ac 25:10  Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.

Edited Monday at 01:18 AM by Anne2