Are certain political views sinful?

Of course Paul was writing directly to Christians in Rome and the issues they were facing. That doesn't mean there isn't a broader application to all Christians.

Paul is far more concerned about believers actions than the government's actions. I think his purpose was to give a general statement of God's sovereignty in establishing governments even though they were experiencing persecution.

He had stated earlier in Romans that all things work together for good toward those that love Jesus and are called. Paul is always focused on furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul never proposed that we use governments to force Christian beliefs on people.

His focus was the gospel. That was his focus and should be ours.

I don't believe Paul was saying the Roman government was a great government. There were obvious problems, far greater than the issues we face in the U.S. I don't think he would approve of attempting to use government for furthering the gospel.

Peace to you.

 

You will continue to be disappointed if you trust in a secular government.

Peace to you

 

The Bible does not seem to provide specific guidance on believer's duties toward representative governance. I think voting for those whose words and actions mirror what we believe is the will of God is following Christ's command to give unto Caesar what is due.

I believe to kill an unborn baby is homicide, and can only be considered justifiable homicide if it is to protect the life of the mother.

MLK said evil triumphs when good people do nothing. Jesus tells us to always do right, even in the little things.

 

No, you have completely misunderstood, or just assumed the worst about, what I believe.

I've never stated christians shouldn't vote. I've never stated you or anyone else who looks to be involved in politics has a "false faith", only that your focus is wrong.

You are making false accusations against a brother in Christ. You have repeatedly made the false accusation that brothers and sisters in christ that are not involved in politics are "doing nothing".

You are looking to a secular government to enforce your Christian beliefs. You are going to be disappointed.

Every justice on the court has publicly stated Roe is settled law. It will never be overturned. You may get victory on issues like banning late term abortion, which has already been deemed constitutional, but I suspect several of the current state efforts (fetal heart rate and others) will be deemed unconstitutional. What will you do then?

Look at all the disappointing rulings by a "conservative" court. Healthcare mandate-constitutional. Marriage equality-constitutional. Keeping money from planned parenthood-unconstitutional. Over and over, secular court rules against what you believe. And yet, you continue to believe this should be the focus of christians.

Peace to you

 

One more thing. When the court ruled the federal government could ban certain procedures used in late term abortions, it did not make all late term abortions unconstitutional. That is why we still have late term abortions today. Another disappointment.

Peace to you.

 

That’s a hard call to make.

 

“[ the Jews] Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost [the end].” 1 Thessalonians 2:16 (KJV 1900)

“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” John 3:36 (KJV 1900)

“For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.” Acts 3:22–23 (KJV 1900)

 

Through prayer and action, NO MATTER THE DISAPPOINTMENTS I will continue to defend the lives of the unborn, forced suicides and other satanic abominations.

 

My grandpa was a coal miner in eastern PA. The privilege of belonging to a political party of his choice or voting in a booth without a coal mining manager in the booth with you telling you who to vote for was non existent. So my parents knew this and participated in politics was a privilege and honor. She was a Kennedy Democrat and he was a Goldwater Republican. Neither encouraged me on selecting a party or a candidate... that was my choice as a free American.

 

God love ya

 

Thank you, He does indeed (surprisingly).

Excuse me while I have some old fashioned oatmeal with raisins,1/2 and 1/2, washed down with kovfefe.

 

Just as long as you don’t breakfast with the Taliban

 

HUH?

 

Working class always steer right... but not extreme.