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June 22, 2014

Ep.819: Should Christians Be Politically Motivated?

Christianity, politics and civic responsibility

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Theme Scripture: Hebrews 13:14

Politics! For some of us the very word elicits a shiver and a feeling of frustration and disappointment. Are we really so power hungry and immature that we need to demonize those who disagree, that we need to exaggerate our own point of view and win at the cost of our own integrity? The more we know about the political game, the more it seems to be about agenda instead of the will of the people. Should Christians be involved in this arena? Does the political world need a Christian perspective? Do Christians need politics?

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4 replies
  1. pamela
    pamela says:

    yes we do need christen leaders we don’t want all none believers we need some to defend if we don’t who will defend
    us

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  2. Thomas Adams
    Thomas Adams says:

    God does not need politics! Christ does not need politics! Christ’s kingdom will not have politics! Politics, then, whether Left or Right is anti-christian, as is the lack of empathy for fellow man (neighbor). The lack of TRUTH is hateful, and Christ’s kingdom will bring peace and do away with hate. Prayer for the kingdom is needed. 🙂

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