[cradle of freedom]

You misunderstand me. I did not say that the primary objectives of Christians is to wait for the Rapture. All I am saying is that it some Christians seem to have this attitude and I think it is a form of escapism. Being well informed and responsible citizens is a religious responsibility. I don't think of that as being “politics” in terms of the grubby, what's in it for me kind of politics. I think of if terms of the politics of the Founding Fathers which was based on taking our citizenship seriously, not taking it for granted. I believe that many people have been very complacent for a long time and we need to get it through our heads that we need to be always watchful.

[Star Traveler]

You said — You misunderstand me. I did not say that the primary objectives of Christians is to wait for the Rapture. All I am saying is that it some Christians seem to have this attitude and I think it is a form of escapism.

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Ummm..., I don’t think I misunderstood you. I did “get” that you don’t consider the Doctrine of the Rapture to be worth considering... :-)

I’m saying that politics are not the primary concern or responsibility of Christians, and that the teaching of the Rapture has absolutely nothing to do with politics...

The answer (for politics, that is...) is you “grow the Christian numbers” — the politics will automatically take care of itself.

So, Christians don’t need to concentrate on “politics”, they need to concentrate on the Gospel message...