A Jesus Following Democrat?
October 8, 2008
Just putting this question out there, can one be a true, active Jesus believing and loving Christian while still being a Democrat? I ask this because I am torn. While I despise abortion and consider it murder and don’t support gay marriage, I am a Democrat in pretty much every other way. This drives my family, my dad especially, crazy. I don’t think McCain can/will do anything about abortion, nor will the Supreme Court, so I don’t have a lot of faith that my vote will change that. Plus, I don’t think it is wise to vote for someone based upon two topics when you agree with the opposition in every other regard. But, I can’t help but feel that by voting Democrat that I am somehow betraying my faith. Being from the Bible Belt and an extremely Republican Southern Baptist family, I cannot help but feel this way. Any insight? Legitimate opinions only, please.
By the way, while I will probably vote for Obama, I consider myself a Hillary hold-out. Is it possible she will make an astonishing comeback? 
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October 8th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Homework Homework Homework. But in the end we all know politics is politics. Can a lifelong politician really make a change? Would any unexperienced person be given the chance in business? The mindset I take into these things is taken directly from scripture. Mark 8:36 – “What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?” When I make these decisions, I asked myself…”self, am I making this decision based upon my own good, or my own gain? What decision should I make so as not to lose sight of what I’m supposed to be living for?” (This is a hard vote)
October 9th, 2008 at 11:14 am
I don’t think this is a hard vote. A friend of mine has a quote, “Smart people vote for smart people.” Our country is in a very trying time. We can’t place our vote based on 2 issues that are not related to the difficulty at hand. We can push legislature through as we always do, and vote for our congressman and senators in line with our issues if need be. But our president is our leader and our foreign relations point guy. I think it is important not to confuse what the president’s main job requirements are and where his power lies. I do like McCain, but I am more than uncomfortable with his views on economics and certainly do not think Palin is up for the job if McCain’s health is a factor. If you are a Republican, vote Republican, but I wouldn’t vote Republican based on the moral issues alone.
On the moral issues, anyway: I think our country is divided on the hard issues, because there is controversy and the issues are NOT black and white for all American, unlike murder. I think it is wrong to force others on these issues with law; I think Christians need to take a hard look at themselves and try to change their argument until their viewpoint can encourage others to see as they see… personally and on an individual level, not through the government. If a growing number of people disagree, I think it is important to ask “Why?” (And ‘Why’ is not a question I have the answer, too.) I believe this way because I believe these moral issues are personal decisions and I do NOT want to live in a society of oppression.
October 9th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Jennifer,
Sounds to me like we think alike. Thank you for your input. I completely disagree with McCain on healthcare and economics, and pretty much everything else. I could go on for days about it. And Palin, really? No. I got some good conversation in with my Republican family this weekend and really held my ground quite well. I have tried to be as educated about this election as possible, reading both sides of each story as much as I possibly could. Anyway, thanks for your input. Very valuable.
Brandon,
Your input is always so awesome. I know when I see a comment from you it will be well thought out and kind. I really appreciate that and love picking your brain. Thanks for the scripture to give me something solid. Thank you for helping me out!
Jen