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What is the Scriptural justification for political activism?

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  1. JGrubbs

    JGrubbs New Member

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    What I consider doing my civic duty, others may consider political activism. Most Christians believe "doing their civic duty" means showing up to vote straight down the ballot for which ever political party they are registered with.
     
    #21 JGrubbs, Jun 6, 2004
  2. Pennsylvania Jim

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    Doesn't the gospel have everything to do with politics?

    The gospel is not political. But it has a profound effect on our viewpoints and the world around us. How can politics be split apart from all of that?
     
    #22 Pennsylvania Jim, Jun 7, 2004
  3. SpiritualMadMan

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    PJ... Excellent Question!
     
    #23 SpiritualMadMan, Jun 7, 2004
  4. Daniel David

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    PJ, the gospel has nothing to do with politics. Was that a serious question?

    Gospel: lost and undone man is forgiven and adopted by God on the basis of faith in the perfect, holy, Savior, the Son.

    Abortion is a moral issue like murder. It really isn't a political issue. My views on taxes, gun control, etc., have nothing to do with the gospel.
     
    #24 Daniel David, Jun 7, 2004
  5. Pennsylvania Jim

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    Doesn't the Holy Spirit living in you and reading of all of the wisdom and commands in Gos's Word inform your opinion on these? If not, shouldn't it?
     
    #25 Pennsylvania Jim, Jun 8, 2004
  6. Daniel David

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    PJ, if you can't answer the original question, perhaps you are wasting God's time on this activism of yours.

    The Scriptures do not address taxes (except to pay them), gun control, and a whole host of other political issues.
     
    #26 Daniel David, Jun 8, 2004
  7. JGrubbs

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    The Scriptures address stealing, and that is what our current tax and welfare system is. Stealing from one person to give a free hand out to another.
     
    #27 JGrubbs, Jun 8, 2004
  8. Terry_Herrington

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    Wrong.
     
    #28 Terry_Herrington, Jun 9, 2004
  9. Pennsylvania Jim

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    Terry, you should try to get a copy of a book called "The Law" by a frenchman named Fredric Bastiat, I think from the 19th century. He lays out very clearly the proper function of the law with relation to individuals and governments. It's a really fascinating book, if you're interested I'll provide a link.

    DD, I and others have answered your question, I think Terry had it right in his first post.

    BTW, can you give me chapter and verse that proves that Christians should give an offering to the church?
     
    #29 Pennsylvania Jim, Jun 9, 2004
  10. Terry_Herrington

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    PJ, Not only do I have this book, I have read it several times.
     
    #30 Terry_Herrington, Jun 9, 2004
  11. Daniel David

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    PJ, I guess that is one way to duck the issue. Terry didn't have anything right. I have asked for Scriptural justification in light of the many Scriptures I posted and alluded to. You just balk at this post because you are trying to argue from reason and not the Scripture. I can just write off the constitution party as the party for Christians.
     
    #31 Daniel David, Jun 9, 2004
  12. Terry_Herrington

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    DD, if you are so dead set against political activism, why do you spend so much of your time in the politics section of the BB?
     
    #32 Terry_Herrington, Jun 9, 2004
  13. JGrubbs

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    DD, if you are so dead set against political activism, why do you spend so much of your time in the politics section of the BB?

    Terry Herrington - he shoots, he scores!! [​IMG]

    Congrats, man. That was great.
     
    #34 KenH, Jun 9, 2004
  15. Daniel David

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    I have repeatedly asked for Scripture. The democrat can't answer. Let us try another.
     
    #35 Daniel David, Jun 9, 2004
  16. Daniel David

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    [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] </font>[/QUOTE]Wow, the cp guy couldn't give any either. Let us try another.
     
    #36 Daniel David, Jun 9, 2004
  17. Daniel David

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    Now here is another surprise. The democrat can't answer. The cp guy can't answer. The flipper can't give any either.

    Basically y'all just have an unscriptural position.
     
    #37 Daniel David, Jun 9, 2004
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    Col. 3:17 (ESV)
    And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
     
    #38 KenH, Jun 9, 2004
  19. Daniel David

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    I have actually never said it is wrong. I just asked for the Scriptural justification.

    I have political persuasions and opinions. I just don't let it dominate my life like so many so-called christians do.

    Basically, the world is getting worse. Christ is the only remedy (not government of any kind). The world will only know peace and justice when Christ reigns from Jerusalem.
     
    #39 Daniel David, Jun 9, 2004
  20. Daniel David

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    That is it? That verse tells you to be politically active?
     
    #40 Daniel David, Jun 9, 2004
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