Wrestling with Politics
No political party will ever fully reflect the mission of the church and heart of our Heavenly Father.
How do I, as a follower of Jesus, engage in politics?
What’s the point?
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What’s wrong with people, why are they not engaging?
Apathy and Idolatry
Biblical issues have become political issues.
Original Purpose of Government:
Provide national defense and navigate foreign relations.
Coordinate national diplomacy and commercial policy.
Prevent infringements of individual rights.
Biblical issues have become political issues.
1802-Letter written to President Thomas Jefferson
Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legislative powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," thus building a wall of separation between church and State.
1954-Johnson Amendment
Submitted by Lyndon B. Johnson
Salt/Light
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Which decision more accurately aligns with God’s Word and His redemptive heart?
Do you tend to be too passive about or too engaged in politics? Why?
How is God calling you to be His ambassador in this election season?