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NASB | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov 25:21, 22] |
Subject: Denounce militant Islam? |
Bible Note: Alien You said, "None of this required voting. Rather their neutral stance gave them freedom of speech." Actually it did, they cast a silent vote against those that they opposed. You asked do if I felt voting was okay but not campaigning. In campaigning I do believe we become part of that persons position and personally I don't want to support a person that may betray a Christian principal I hold dear. As to holding office. I feel as a citizen we can run for office but I don't think we should play upon our Christianity but rather the issues as we see them. I think we have to be very very careful that we don’t let it lead us into a position of compromise, which I believe occurs in many, many cases. Good men find themselves forced between two bad decisions and therefore outside of God’s will. You said, “Paul's use of the "political process" (namely judicail system) to carry his message is certainly noteworthy, but I fail to see the connection to our discussion. This is merely one aspect of the benefits of government - less anarchy!” This is directly connected to our discussion. We are both in agreement that Paul used the political process to promote the word of God. You said it was a mere aspect of the benefits of government just as is voting a benefit of our form of government. Why shouldn’t we take advantage of what is offered us? This country was formed on a one person one vote type of government whether we like it or not. Personally I prefer it no other way. And since God has placed us under this particular governmental style should we say this is wrong and therefore I refuse to take my rightful position in that Government? I think not. I think we should take advantage of this aspect and benefit of our government and fulfill our obligation to vote. To Let our voice be heard. EdB |