There's nothing wrong with opposing evil rulers. We see examples of them in the Bible, beheading Christians and sacrificing Babies to the gods, etc.. But now, in this modern Church generation in America, we're seeing a massive moral outrage toward candidate Donald Trump. "Anyone but him!!" The irony is truly amazing.
Trump doesn't do any of the above evils mentioned, in fact, he's the only viable candidate that is promising to literally put "life-saving" justices on the Supreme Court. He's provided a lift of candidate anyone can look at. On the other hand, Hillary is promising to put murdering justices on the bench. Yes, I believe the murder of the unborn is a holocaust that's been going on way too long on out country. It's a stench in God's nostrils.
Think about this for a moment. Biblical qualifications for a governing authority are probably best outlined in Romans 13. They are very narrow, but very important. Punish evil and minister to the innocent. It's a difficult but simple job. If Trump loses, we will have the most liberal supreme court ever in our nation's history. They have no mercy at all on the unborn, and are hostile to most Christian values. I have 5 kids that this deeply disturbs me. If it has to be, it has to be, but what's more bothersome is the fact that the modern Church, in the name of morality, may play a huge role in bringing this about.
Why? Why are they so opposed to DJT? Is it because he's advocating murder, beheadings, etc.? No. The chest beating detractors are screaming that he's too vulgar. He fights back too much. He doesn't turn the other cheek! LOL. Oh God, help this lost generation.
Other's will cry, "But he's not truly a Christian!" The truth is, we've likely never had a Christian president apart from perhaps Jimmy Carter. Yet, the Church of the 80s rejected him for Ronald Reagan. Reagan was a former liberal (a flip flopper on abortion) and a divorced man. But the church saw he was better on policy than Carter, the Southern Baptist Sunday School teacher. So they elected Reagan. Thank God!
This generation? I really hope they're that smart. If they continue to be foolish, like they're promising to do, thinking they're making a conscience vote, God help us. They're literally advocating for an increase of murder and many other evils.
Good polling came out today for Trump, so I'm hopeful. But let's put this notion to rest, once and for all. A vote for anyone else but Trump, including a non-vote, is a vote for evil. You're conscience should be seared not relieved. Blood will literally be on your hands.
The Irony of moral opposition to Trump
Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Calminian, Aug 20, 2016.
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InTheLight Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Full truth - a 3rd party vote or not voting - COULD help Hillary win! and that is a fact.!!! -
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Put your support behind the platform you believe best glorifies God, and know that you are accountable for how you use your voice. Don't vote against something you reject, that's cowardly. Vote for something for which you are willing to stand. Instead of allowing evil to dictate your stance, let your stand for God be your stance against evil. -
Besides, as several folks (myself included) have said on the board, people in safe/throwaway states have the luxury to vote 3rd party or abstain from voting without any effect on the election at all.
On another thread, I think you made a valid point about actively advocating against Trump to swing state voters or in ways swing state voters could be exposed to the discussion.
As part of the discussion, you (and others) have actually convinced me to change my mind. I'm in a throwaway state, but I won't advocate against Trump. He's not the best candidate, but he's the one we have. I still have my concerns, but you are right about SCOTUS appointments and the liberal direction of the court.
I haven't decided with 100% certainty if I will vote for him, but I won't vote for Hillary.
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Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evil? (Ps. 94:16)
If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them. (James 4:17)
Let those who love the Lord hate evil...(Ps. 97:10)
Romans 9 tells us to "Hate what is evil."
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The context of Psalm 97 is God's reign and sovereignty; the context of Amos 5 is seeking God; the context of Romans 9 of God's sovereignty. None of these passages seem to have in mind opposing evil except in the context of standing for God. Again, it is not what we oppose but for Whom we stand.
If you truly believe that Trump's platform glorifies God, then I say "go for it". But those who suggest a "lesser of two evils" approach may benefit from a little meditation on Psalm 97, Amos 5, and Romans 9. -
Hillary : Eugenics and Hillary when she (Hillary) received the Margaret Sanger Award :
http://www.weeklystandard.com/sec.-...e-of-eugenicist-margaret-sanger/article/28444
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First a disclaimer - I am not making a comparison here to Trump, but to a principle many seem to advocate this election year (I may still vote for Trump, but not because I want to vote against Hillary).
For some reason, I keep being reminded that the Germans who supported Hitler did so (at least in part) in opposition to communism. -
Do you mind if the majority of Muslims entering America want Sharia as a way of life in the USA? Further, what about the bulk of Muslims that have been living here a long time --some since birth who are in favor of Sharia instead of the U.S. Constitution? -
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Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Setting aside the misuse of Romans 13 in the op it is also a misuse of scripture to to say that any candidate is not evil because he doesn't do any number of cherry picked sins so that makes him ok. It does not.
Trump is an unrepentant immoral man. I do not care about the past and repentant actions of others. I also hold leaders to a higher standard. Ephesians 5:11 says we are not only to refrain from sinfulness (unfruitful works of darkness) but we are to expose them.
Trump can make promises but his words are unreliable. He character is untrustworthy and I am unwilling to support a man who is a womanizer, who has supported both parties over the years in order to gain more money, and he lacks self control. I understand the stakes with regards to the SC and a number of other things. It just does not justify voting for him. When we are willing to compromise our principles to gain an agenda then we will get exactly what we deserve in our leaders.
“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer. -
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The undeniable/unsolvable result (apart from voting for a pro-life candidate): to allow a baby murderer to hold the office of POTUS.
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