You think I’m defending Russell Moore? LOL
I have a long history of being a critic of Russell Moore. I’m sure I’ve criticized him here, long before he said a word about Trump. I have a long list of criticisms of the ERLC. I think it should be shuttered. I reject sacralism in all forms, whether Roman Catholic or Southern Baptist (I’m a lifelong Southern Baptist with a degree from an SBC university). I think Dr. Moore should stick to teaching and preaching and drop the rest. He’s a gifted preacher.
My comment was in regard to your list of priorities. I bet I agree with your position on every one of those issues. And yes, they are pressing. But for me and many others, the overriding problem in this nation is spiritual, not material. Almost all of our problems flow from an underlying spiritual problem. Unfortunately we can’t solve spiritual problems through politics. We can change laws, but not hearts. Only the Lord can change a heart. For instance, we can try to protect marriage but we will never be successful if the people have totally lost their traditional Judeo-Christian ethic. Trump might do many things I agree with, but he can’t save this nation. No politician can. I think Christians have put far too much trust in politicians for far too long.
In the end, I vote according to my Christian conscience, not out of fear. He is sovereign. The results are in His hands anyway.
“Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.”
—Psalm 146:3
A spiritual problem cannot be fixed by political means
Politics is NOT religion. Accordingly I consider political decisions based on my world view which is formed by my spiritual view. I don’t need pastors telling me I will burn in hell if I vote X or don’t vote Y. I also don’t need them telling me what my political view point should be