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Must a Christian vote for a professing Christian?

Discussion in 'Polls Forum' started by 4His_glory, Jan 25, 2008.

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Must a Christian vote for a professing Christian?

  1. Yes

    2 vote(s)
    6.1%

  2. No

    28 vote(s)
    84.8%

  3. Other

    3 vote(s)
    9.1%
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  1. 4His_glory

    4His_glory New Member

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    Somthing I have been thing of lately. Must a Christian vote for a professing Christian?
     
    #1 4His_glory, Jan 25, 2008
  2. Tom Bryant

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    I voted no. Even if a person is really a fellow believer doesn't mean he's qualified to be the Prez
     
    #2 Tom Bryant, Jan 25, 2008
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    I also voted no. I know some Christians who do not hold to the same moral convictions I have. I also know of non-Christians who have the same moral convictions I have.

    I plan to vote for someone who stands for what I believe to be important. I hope when the presidential elections come there will be someone I CAN vote for.
     
    #3 SBCPreacher, Jan 25, 2008
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    Only for Pastor.
     
    #4 FriendofSpurgeon, Jan 25, 2008
  5. 4His_glory

    4His_glory New Member

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    I voted no as well. I see no biblical mandate that says one must vote exclusively for a believer.

    I would like to know the reasoning of the person who voted yes.
     
    #5 4His_glory, Jan 25, 2008
  6. PastorSBC1303

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    I voted no as well, and I agree with Tom's thought here.
     
    #6 PastorSBC1303, Jan 25, 2008
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    Must a Christian vote for a professing Christian?

    No. No Christian is required to vote.
     
    #7 Alcott, Jan 25, 2008
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    After years of watching POTUS walking into church carrying a bible, I vote "no". Frankly, I'm amazed the book doesn't burst into flames during such photo ops sometimes. It's been a tactic used by presidential hopefuls for years. Maybe it's used to make them more trustworthy. Means nothing to me. Anyone can carry around a bible.

    love,

    Sopranette
     
    #8 Sopranette, Jan 25, 2008
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    No. And I agree.
     
    #9 Tentmaker, Jan 25, 2008
  10. donnA

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    I vote no also, my reason might be different though. How many times have we seen profession christians in politics who once they've won don't look so christian anymore. And not just president, but anyone you vote for. Our last county sheriff was supose to be christian, what he was was a drug dealer, along with the county attorny.
     
    #10 donnA, Jan 26, 2008
  11. bobbyd

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    i'm in agreement in voting for a Christian for office of pastor...once it leaves the church house it's a matter of who stands for your convictions; of course having convictions based on the Word of God help there too.
     
    #11 bobbyd, Jan 29, 2008
  12. AAA

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    Vote for who GOD says to vote for Christian or non-christian.
     
    #12 AAA, Feb 25, 2008
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