[k2blader]

Interesting article. Have thought for a while now that too many Christians remain apathetic about understanding their responsibility as U.S. citizens.

Did less Christians vote than expected because "they didn't like President Bush and/or the Dreaded Politics" or because they simply do not care?

[Exigence]

Did less Christians vote than expected because "they didn't like President Bush and/or the Dreaded Politics" or because they simply do not care?

Probably neither. This is not a "new" problem. Christians always tend to stay home and it's hurt other candidates before Bush. Some just don't feel a need to participate in "this world." Leaders such as Dobson and Colson are trying to reverse that trend.

[Exigence]

Have thought for a while now that too many Christians remain apathetic about understanding their responsibility as U.S. citizens.

I agree. They fail to recognize that God invented government.

[Zack Nguyen]

That is an extremely complex question. As a Christian, I see it all the time - Christians do not quite make the connection between their personal faith in Jesus Christ and their duties in the world God created.

There is one way to reach God - through His Son. There is one way to receive forgiveness for sins - repent and believe on His Son. Once that is taken care of, Christians can look at God's Creation through radically different eyes, and can make a difference in their world. This is done by reminding our world that everyone is accountable to God, and His holiness, love, and justice are just as relevant today as always. From that we can speak to our culture that has lost its way. This is what Christians are supposed to do, and why they should vote and be actively involved in our culture and politics.

This is probably more of an answer than you bargained for, but I hope it helps. God bless.

[WRhine]

Interesting article. Have thought for a while now that too many Christians remain apathetic about understanding their responsibility as U.S. citizens.

Some of the problem stems from that fundamentalist Christians make religion a way of life instead of a part of their life. They get so wrapped up in their religion nothing much matters after that.