Christian Politicians
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Politicians and Christianity:
During the Campaign, everyone is a Christian and believes in God.
The truth comes out after the Election...….through their words and deeds.
There are Christians in Politics, and they display their beliefs in which Legislation they support/vote for and which they do not.
City, County, State and Federal Legislatures can all be measured by their "fruits." Christ Himself told us we would know them by their "fruits."
As for Federal/Congressional Legislatures, one I know of stands out IMO, that being Duncan Hunter (the younger) from California. I know some here locally, but no one else would...….soooo
As with any Field of Employment, Christians can be found sprinkled through the ranks. You shall know them by their fruits.
During the Campaign, everyone is a Christian and believes in God.
The truth comes out after the Election...….through their words and deeds.
There are Christians in Politics, and they display their beliefs in which Legislation they support/vote for and which they do not.
City, County, State and Federal Legislatures can all be measured by their "fruits." Christ Himself told us we would know them by their "fruits."
As for Federal/Congressional Legislatures, one I know of stands out IMO, that being Duncan Hunter (the younger) from California. I know some here locally, but no one else would...….soooo
As with any Field of Employment, Christians can be found sprinkled through the ranks. You shall know them by their fruits.
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I respectfully disagree. A very Godly woman from one of our Congregations that I knew for over 50 years recently passed. She was a Business Owner, and served on the City Council here for years. She also worked with her Congregation, as well as serving on the State Board for our Congregations here in the State.
She gave much time, and donated I don' know how much money to various Congregations around the State that were on hard times, or struggling to stay open. She was a true Christian, a Godly woman, and her and her husband (who is an Ordained Minister, and Licensed Counselor) were/are long, long time friends of our family.
She is but one example. I know many more locally, State wide, and Nationally. I do agree that far more Politicians claim to be a Christian than there really are, but that in no way means a Christian can not be called by God to serve in a Political position.
She gave much time, and donated I don' know how much money to various Congregations around the State that were on hard times, or struggling to stay open. She was a true Christian, a Godly woman, and her and her husband (who is an Ordained Minister, and Licensed Counselor) were/are long, long time friends of our family.
She is but one example. I know many more locally, State wide, and Nationally. I do agree that far more Politicians claim to be a Christian than there really are, but that in no way means a Christian can not be called by God to serve in a Political position.
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it seems you are posting to what I said?
not sure
at any rate, you can disagree till 2029
I only expressed MY opinion
I don't think politics and Christianity mix anymore than a King over Israel was what God wanted for them
and I'm fine with that
if you were not responding to what I wrote, well then I simply doubled down on what I believe
I have found that ALL politicians (even those who claim to be Christians) are liars!
They will tell the most terrible lies just to hold onto power.
Lord Acton said, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
The older I get the more cynical I become about out politicians (and those in power, including those in the Church)!
They will tell the most terrible lies just to hold onto power.
Lord Acton said, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
The older I get the more cynical I become about out politicians (and those in power, including those in the Church)!
Exhibit A would be Edmund Burke's tragic loss in Bristol. This prince among statesmen was rejected by his constituents because he placed Christian conscience on a higher level than immediate commercial interests.
As Exhibit B, I submit that even America's more deistic founders would, on occasion, say their system would fall apart if not maintained by a people of Christian virtue.
As Exhibit B, I submit that even America's more deistic founders would, on occasion, say their system would fall apart if not maintained by a people of Christian virtue.