Faith and Politics
Today's post will be somewhat atypical. I am going to focus on one subject rather than recounting the actions of the day.
Let's start off by posing the question that I have pondered for a few hours now: Is it possible for political philosophy and religion to coexist?
If Jesus were back on the planet, I'm pretty sure he would laugh at the politicians. Neither party actually lives up to Christ's moral standard. Because of this I'm going to write my thoughts in respects to a liberalism-conservatism spectrum rather than basing it on the political parties. Would Christ identify as a current day conservative or liberal. Whatever whatever let's move on
I identify as a conservative. The more I think about my philosophy on life, the more identify with conservative beliefs. I am a Christian Conservative. That's a crazy phrase these days. I think this may be the last time I share my political philosophy for a while. I am tired of talking about it. Some people call me a super conservative. Personally, I must admit that I don't know what I would consider myself. I tend to be conservative on almost all issues. If there were a way to make the United States a Godfull nation instead of the "nearly Godless" country it is now, I'd be all over it. I did not realize that there were so many Christian liberals and until recently. I suppose I understand how a Christian could be liberal. Jesus did stress love. He never really stressed tolerance or acceptance. Actually, the interesting thing was that Jesus ate and drank with anyone who wanted his company. He shared the good news with everyone. He taught us how to be loving and respectful of others, but I think many people overlook Jesus’ stressed the importance of seeking righteousness.
I want to post this later, perhaps tomorrow. I haven't appropriately organized my thoughts. I admit that I'm a little confused myself right now. I'll just put down my basic political profile.
Social Issues: Super Conservative :-)
Economic Issues: Very Conservative
Foreign Affairs: Very Conservative
Political: Somewhere between Very and Super Conservative
I have to admit, I'm a hardcore conservative. I have no idea how I became one, I just know that I am one.
So I'll have a Faith aand Politics post part 2 that's much more organized.
Now for the scripture of the days: Wow, it suddenly came to me.
The LORD said, "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by." Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave.
1 Kings 19:11-13
Song of the Day:
Strong Tower by Newsboys
Let's start off by posing the question that I have pondered for a few hours now: Is it possible for political philosophy and religion to coexist?
If Jesus were back on the planet, I'm pretty sure he would laugh at the politicians. Neither party actually lives up to Christ's moral standard. Because of this I'm going to write my thoughts in respects to a liberalism-conservatism spectrum rather than basing it on the political parties. Would Christ identify as a current day conservative or liberal. Whatever whatever let's move on
I identify as a conservative. The more I think about my philosophy on life, the more identify with conservative beliefs. I am a Christian Conservative. That's a crazy phrase these days. I think this may be the last time I share my political philosophy for a while. I am tired of talking about it. Some people call me a super conservative. Personally, I must admit that I don't know what I would consider myself. I tend to be conservative on almost all issues. If there were a way to make the United States a Godfull nation instead of the "nearly Godless" country it is now, I'd be all over it. I did not realize that there were so many Christian liberals and until recently. I suppose I understand how a Christian could be liberal. Jesus did stress love. He never really stressed tolerance or acceptance. Actually, the interesting thing was that Jesus ate and drank with anyone who wanted his company. He shared the good news with everyone. He taught us how to be loving and respectful of others, but I think many people overlook Jesus’ stressed the importance of seeking righteousness.
I want to post this later, perhaps tomorrow. I haven't appropriately organized my thoughts. I admit that I'm a little confused myself right now. I'll just put down my basic political profile.
Social Issues: Super Conservative :-)
Economic Issues: Very Conservative
Foreign Affairs: Very Conservative
Political: Somewhere between Very and Super Conservative
I have to admit, I'm a hardcore conservative. I have no idea how I became one, I just know that I am one.
So I'll have a Faith aand Politics post part 2 that's much more organized.
Now for the scripture of the days: Wow, it suddenly came to me.
The LORD said, "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by." Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave.
1 Kings 19:11-13
Song of the Day:
Strong Tower by Newsboys
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