there is not a scripture that I have found that says don't vote.
I made that decision after ingesting a host of scriptures and discovering that nowhere does it say TO vote.
Have you ever noticed that when God wants to emphasize something He goes over it again and again and again?
The number of times a topic is covered in the Word is the telltale sign as to how important it is to God.
Participating in civil government on any level is not mentioned ONCE. At least in any way that endorses it or promotes it or instructs to engage in. Like anything else, God instructs that whatever you do for a living, do it as unto Him.
Some may feel called to public service but I believe it's very hard to be IN the world without being OF the world while
Quite the opposite is true. What the Word does say is that you cannot serve two masters. I believe He wants us to pledge allegiance to ONLY Him and His Kingdom. All things shall pass away. That includes this man-made government system that presides over this earthly kingdom. People have a right to vote by man's law. Feel free to exercise that. I choose not to and do not involve myself in the political process of the temporal kingdom called the US.
I pledge allegiance only to my King.
I don't think blanket opinions serve the kingdom in the least. There are many a good Christian that serve in Government. Our President and Vice President included. "In God We Trust", appears in the chambers of power in this country and in our supreme court as well, though they have been I fear corrupted beyond redemption at this point. Most notably Justice Roberts who turned on the Christian faith and showed his allegiance to casinos and theaters in a recent tie breaker decision.
And of course our President takes his oath of office on the Bible, as do many a Christian who enter the branches of our government.
To say we're not to be involved when we are affected is in my view naive.
Sad thing too is that war has been justified and glorified and has led to a level of idolatry when it comes to how high a pedestal some folks put people in uniform. and yes, the government of this country has sent too many to slaughter, in the name of what?
Not God.
It isn't wise to cast aspersions on a military that keeps us safe the world over. There is nothing wrong with showing respect for our military men and women.
If you knew someone in uniform, especially a wounded combat veteran, you may change your mind about the level of respect they deserve. It is foolish in my view to dismiss their importance when were it not for them we'd be a very different nation.
As to war? God made war and sent his chosen to war in his name. We have chaplains in our military that serve in all positions including on and to the front lines.
Your opinion is yours alone but it shows a naivety that speaks from inexperience and disrespect. Both for the service rendered to the point of death as pertains to military. And to God, who never once said we should not go to war, or defend ourselves or our homeland. Just the opposite in fact. In fact, those who would not do that are called by God worse than an idolater.
If you are an American and love your freedom, thank a veteran.