Applying God's Word to Politics
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Bro, your earthly AO did not bequeath you with discernment re God's POS. The entire and whole of earthly history has everything to do with the KOG. Turning Point during this point in history has to do with Christians helping Trump win the election so that you can piggy back on the blessings that brings and will continue to be free to watch paint dry or whatever.
The main reason for supporting Trump should be a Biblical basis, because his policies are salted and enlightened by Christ's teachings more than those of the Marxist-atheist Dems. Trump & supporters talk a lot of Christian stuff, so I guess you are more comfortable with the atheists, who don't talk about God much.
Blindness strikes again as you do not perceive that the US government is quite different from Muslim countries only because it has been salted and enlightened by Christian values from the settlement of the colonies who sought freedom from the authoritarian European kings until today--but not perfectly or as much as we could hope, so we keep working, being good stewards of God's gifts until Christ comes (MT 24:45-46).
The main reason for supporting Trump should be a Biblical basis, because his policies are salted and enlightened by Christ's teachings more than those of the Marxist-atheist Dems. Trump & supporters talk a lot of Christian stuff, so I guess you are more comfortable with the atheists, who don't talk about God much.
Blindness strikes again as you do not perceive that the US government is quite different from Muslim countries only because it has been salted and enlightened by Christian values from the settlement of the colonies who sought freedom from the authoritarian European kings until today--but not perfectly or as much as we could hope, so we keep working, being good stewards of God's gifts until Christ comes (MT 24:45-46).
Not sure what the first half of that meant, but yes, in Marxist ideology the end justifies the means--and the end is poverty for the masses and power for those in control.
Currently the Dems are doing their best, which is their worst, to prevent Trump and his DOGE from being able to reduce government spending by eliminating wasteful and immoral programs. Which side of that struggle are you on? Do you discern any connection with NT moral teachings?
Currently the Dems are doing their best, which is their worst, to prevent Trump and his DOGE from being able to reduce government spending by eliminating wasteful and immoral programs. Which side of that struggle are you on? Do you discern any connection with NT moral teachings?
A Constructive Criticism:
May I suggest that we try to improve our discussions on CC by doing what we can to keep the general direction going toward essential agreement/unity rather than being content (or even seeming to prefer) getting stuck going in circles regarding how to interpret GW?
In my experience on CC we might accomplish this goal if we would bother to provide quotes when we accuse someone of saying something objectionable, because this should enable folks to clear up confusion and misunderstanding rather than veering off into ad hominem attacks, projection and arguing (cf. 1TM 6:3-4, 2TM 2:23, TIT 3:9-10, RM 16:17, 1CR 1:10, PHP 4:2).
Another thing I have noticed is the tendency of some to adopt "either/or thinking" as their default position instead of "both/and harmonization", which is often needed in order to sew Scripture together into one tapestry without cutting off parts. Again, this attitude should help us avoid the temptation to be combative and judgmental, although that might seem like the more fun or less boring way to go.
Finally, it seems to me there is a dearth of discussion about God’s all-lovingness, which may reflect our own hateful tendencies, so let us be wary of blaspheming or insulting the righteousness of the HS and persevere in being humble or teachable, admitting our fallibility.
Thanks! :^)
May I suggest that we try to improve our discussions on CC by doing what we can to keep the general direction going toward essential agreement/unity rather than being content (or even seeming to prefer) getting stuck going in circles regarding how to interpret GW?
In my experience on CC we might accomplish this goal if we would bother to provide quotes when we accuse someone of saying something objectionable, because this should enable folks to clear up confusion and misunderstanding rather than veering off into ad hominem attacks, projection and arguing (cf. 1TM 6:3-4, 2TM 2:23, TIT 3:9-10, RM 16:17, 1CR 1:10, PHP 4:2).
Another thing I have noticed is the tendency of some to adopt "either/or thinking" as their default position instead of "both/and harmonization", which is often needed in order to sew Scripture together into one tapestry without cutting off parts. Again, this attitude should help us avoid the temptation to be combative and judgmental, although that might seem like the more fun or less boring way to go.
Finally, it seems to me there is a dearth of discussion about God’s all-lovingness, which may reflect our own hateful tendencies, so let us be wary of blaspheming or insulting the righteousness of the HS and persevere in being humble or teachable, admitting our fallibility.
Thanks! :^)
Of course you may suggest that.
You can in fact even try to apply this to yourself … if you are able.
But we know that’s not gonna happen because you get bent out of shape when I agree with you about supporting Trump but NOT on Biblical basis.
The reason is simple. You can’t defend earthly politics with the Bible or KOG.
But going in circles is a routine which I enjoy with you but I avoid with others.
It’s because I like you major.
And of course I told you that I agree with about 50% of what you say which in my view is quite an achievement.
But imagine if I dissected every idea that you have posted here, we’d be here for eternity.
It’s already going to take us months or years before we reach some sort of understanding or agreement about politics and the Bible which are not to be mixed or confused with each-other.
So again take some of your own advice major and be happy that we already have a LOT of agreement.
