[Rashputin]

The “good Christians” ( no matter what church they're affiliated with or whether they claim no church other than their self ) in this country have routinely convinced themselves and their friends to sit out elections.

They have more in common with Pontius Pilate washing his hands and permitting evil to be done than with Christ.

JMHo

[HiTech RedNeck]

I view this trend with some dismay.

At least one prominent Baptist theologian, Wayne Grudem, has come out forcefully in criticism of the “purity vote.”

The key (as I would put it — Dr. Grudem might not) is to see it to be, not even about themselves personally or the person receiving the vote, but about country and (even more) God. Offer God the largest door within your power, and then allow Him to act. If the door needs to be moved open further, less trouble is entailed than if you had bequeathed Him the smallest door by defaulting.