Posted on 10/29/2012 7:41:14 PM PDT by billflax
Christians frightened for America’s future face a conundrum this electoral season. Biblical precepts must steer our politics; loving God with all our hearts, souls and minds obviously includes discernment at the polls. “When you enter the voting booth,” says R.C. Sproul, “don’t leave your Christianity in the parking lot.”
How should Christians vote their beliefs?
Only God knows either candidate’s heart, but Mitt Romney professes Mormonism. Culturally, Mormons make for great neighbors and business partners. Many behave better than most Christians, but faith is more than mere morals. When Latter-day Saints talk of Christ they conceive of a created being.
Barack Obama has articulated an Oprah-like ecumenical Christianity with “many paths to the same place.” Liberation Theology, which his former church preaches, superimposes spiritual vocabulary to Marxist thinking. Properly understood, Marxism reflects a complete rejection of Christianity.
So do Democrats apparently.
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God is sovereign. Amen.
That doesn’t mean we aren’t to do what we ought to do down here. Voting is an aspect of life. Christians should exercise their voice.
“God is sovereign. Amen.
That doesn’t mean we aren’t to do what we ought to do down here. Voting is an aspect of life. Christians should exercise their voice.”
Can’t disagree with you there, my FRiend.
I just voted this morning for Virgil Goode and republicans down-ticket. I’ll sleep well tonight regardless of the outcome. God’s in control as usual :)
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