VIDEO: Moments that Matter – Are We Supporting the Right World Leaders?
Are we staying above the fray? Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
Are we staying above the fray? Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
What role should a Christian play in politics? What would Jesus and the apostles do if they lived in our time? What should we do to best stand for our beliefs and discipleship?
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?
In just two days, America will experience what is perhaps the most anticipated Election Day in recent memory. As a country in financial turmoil, we stand at a crossroad: Do we continue to follow the path that the current administration has set under the guidance of President Obama or do we scrap it for an entirely different approach, as laid out by Republican candidate Mitt Romney? What is the role of a Christian in this decision? Is there a right or wrong side for us, or is it not our primary concern? What would Jesus do?