The prevailing thought isn't, "If we flex the collective muscle of evangelicas, then we can win". The prevailing thought is, "As a people we either stand up to those who would erase us from society, or we disappear from society." The anti-Christian group-think being exercised by the anti-religious bigots today, is little different than the precursor actions that took place in 1930s Germany. Nope, don't for a moment consider the idea that shutting up and being complacent is the route of preservation. Stand up, scream out, be counted and let the bigots know that they will be challenged and defeated at every turn.
Win what? Bud, if you have to ask, my tellling you isn't going to impart wisdom.
Yes, what is the proper relationship between Christians and politics? Could it be that if more Christians were in politics, this nation might be a little better off? LOL, the corruption, the outright lying to the American public has reached a deafening creshendo, and this person raises the question of what part Christians should play?
Imagine, this person has been following politics for three years now. In a word, YIKES! He's a three year old. I couldn't tell. Could you?
He writes about Christianity not being compatable with the business community and politics. My goodness bud, you just chopped off a lot of territory that is not compatible with the Christian life. I always thought that Christians were supposed to conduct themselves with honor where ever they went. If this world were full of Christians, who would be our business, community, city, regional, state and national leaders? Evidently this guy thinks we'd have to do without.
Self-interest is not incompatible with Christianity. Christ did not expect Christians to submit to destruction, live in poverty or shirk the work ethic and responsibility. You treat others with dignity and develop win/win relationships. This writer sounds as if they are 22 years old, and haven't a clue what adult life is all about yet. Judging seems to come naturally though.
Living the selfless life does not mean you take it on the chin 24/365. Trying to treat others as you would like to be treated is the real Christian ethic. Not crushing your business competitors, but competing with them is just fine. It's not anti-Christian to run a successful business while others go under. Who would support the church financially if not for successful church members?
This writer puts down the desire for political influence. Frankly I think people of good moral fiber should be the ones in positions of power. They more than anyone else should understand the pitfalls and guarantee all citizens a fair shake. Does this writer think the moral depraved will do better? Should we allow the morally depraved seek office and win, because politics and religion don't mix? What a ding-bat...
No, our nation won't change when enough people want it to. Not enough people will want change, if good decent men abandon the public arena to the morally vacant.
And that's why this writer should find another profession, and let someone with at least a minimal understanding of morals step up to the plate.
After reading the original article and all responses, I think that you have stated the case most effectively.
The secularists' main battle plan is "divide and conquer".
And I know this because I am a Roman Catholic. What has happened to my church is now spreading to other churches of different faiths. "Gay Gene" in his golden robes is exalted and held up as an example of "diversity". OK, I guess it's "diversify and conquer". Anyhow, beware because it's the kids they're really after, and this kid/writer is speaking for more than just himself, IMHO.