we are not electing a “Pope” nor a bishop or even a pastor, but a president - a non-religious office. We must elect someone who will be best able to lead
I second your sentiment.
“Not only that but we should remember that we are not electing a “Pope” nor a bishop or even a pastor, but a president - a non-religious office.”
For the secularist, you may be right. But what about the Christian? Our allegiance is first and foremost to Christ and the dictates of Scripture, not ourselves. Did you know that Romans 13 Paul identifies civil rulers as ministers of God, just as our ecclesiastical ministers are ministers of God. Since Paul made no distinction, should’t the Christian hold civil ministers to the same standard we hold our religious ministers? Isn’t it possible that’s what the Lord intended for our own protection?
From Matthew Poole’s (English theologian 1624-1679) commentary on the Romans 13 passage:
“That is the end of his office. And for this reason God hath invested in him with His authority. The Scripture applieth the same title to him that preacheth the Word, and to him that beareth the sword; both are God’s ministers, and there is one common end of their ministry, which is the good and welfare of mankind.“