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Should Christian faith influence decision in the voting booth?
It is a well know fact that evangelical Christians mobilized for President George W. Bush in the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. Democrats learned the importance of faith based voters and responded this year by hiring “Religious consultants” and are reaching out to evangelicals.
But 2008 is presenting a more complex picture of traditional Christians. Many Christians are presenting a new list of priorities. Abortion and a gay marriage amendment are being replaced by poverty, the environment, and HIV/AIDS. And while abortion and family values are still important, they seem to be giving way to issues such as a lack of adequate health care and immigration polices that pretend that immigrants are non-people.
I firmly believe that as believers, our decisions on who we cast our vote should be influenced by biblical teachings. As one considers the above list of issues, one can quickly see that the bible has much to say on each issue thus making them important when casting one’s vote. The question for each Christian should not be which political party am I going to vote for, but which candidate has the brightest and best approach for dealing with these Christian issues.
So, will you allow a flimsy news report based on nothing else but speculation; change your vote for John McCain? Will you not vote for Obama because of the color of his skin, or Hillary because she’s a woman? What issues or ideas will influence your vote in 2008? Can any of these candidates really embody the teachings of Christ thereby making them the “TRUE” Christian candidate?
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By LF
February 25, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
Good topic. With all the resources we have now, It’s important to do the homework on each individual canidate. Seek the guidance. Just saying I’m a christian dosen’t get it. According to polls in America, almost everybody is a christian, but live like the devil. Their actions will at one time or another, speak for them.
By KDF
February 26, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
Can’t govern without morals. My morals come from Jesus Christ, and I will vote that way without reservation. I don’t know if Jesus would truly care to vote, but I will vote as if He were asking me to.