Why are most Christians republicans?

Hello, and good morning. Wow, ask a simple question...lol.

I think what one poster said applies to your question in a way that overshadows "the issues." It is perhaps an assumption to think that because one votes a particular way they are affiliated closely with the party. It saddens me that there are those that get entangled with politics to the point where it becomes, in my opinion, distractive. We are to be Christians, not Republicans, not Democrats, not Libertarians, et cetera.

Having said that, as a Christian, I cannot overlook the roles of some important Bible characters that held political offices. Consider Joseph: was he not involved in a foreign system of government? Not by choice, but by the careful placement of an Omniscient God. Who meant it for good. In this role Joseph played an important part that led to provision for many people.

I think also of Mordecai and Daniel: also given a place of power in a foreign government.

In neither account do we see that either Joseph or Mordecai are frowned upon. Could we imagine how they felt to be in a place of power...in a system that had enlaved them/their people?

Yet their faith was not overturned (though in Esther it is implied). Involvement in government did not change who they were.

Now lets consider our own roles concerning modern government in this Country: can we also be involved without losing our Christian identity? As I said, it saddens me to see people get entangled to the point where "the issues" overpower their Christian identity. They can tell you what their favorite talk show host had to say about the candidate for the opposition but have nary a word for or of the Lord.

But I believe we can, as one poster said, make our voice count without entanglement, and without redirecting our focus from Christ and efforts of evangelism.

And I believe we should. THere was an incident where a woman was brutally raped in a park, within earshot of many people...and no-one said a word. Not voicing opposition to something that is wrong, terribly wrong, is itself what I call evil. People have said, "America shouldn't play world police," but I can tell you this, to stand by and let evil occur because one "doesn't want to get involved" is wrong, and I do not believe this to be pleasing to the Lord.

When I cast my vote this November, it is not because I am a Republican or Democrat, but because I am a Christian that happens to be an American, and I cannot idly sit by while a vote for one party will certainly lead to strengthening agendas and philosophies that are not just harmful to this country, but to those who's eyes are blinded to truth. God will one day give strong delusion to the lost, thatthey will believe the lie, and be under the influence and supportive of a political leader that will gladly lead them to their destruction. It is similar to seeing a man drinking himself into a drunken stupor and then sitting idly by and watching him get into a car and drive himself home.

One poster said another posted his opinions only, but this is not true: stark facts were posted that is not the opinion of the poster, but simple fact that cannot be ignored. While I would agree that we have to keep things in perspective as Christians and keep in the forefront that worldy government is worldly, and not a part of the Body of Christ, this does not mean that within this government there are no members of the Body of Christ. That there are no officials that do not have as a foundation Christ.

For a sitting President to condone practices and actions that are against simple biblical values is, in my opinion, not just watching the drunk get up and get in his car, but it is helping him to the car, putting the keys in his hands, and pointing the wheel toward the nearest cliff.

If we can, by our vote, speak up in opposition of issues that will have consequences for countless millions...we should do so. And as we do so, we can keep a Christ-centered focus and not get entangled in the feud by political enthusiasts.

As I consider the candidates, one issue that is for me above all issues is Islam. Don't confuse this with a hatred for Muslims, it is not. I live in a country where I believe it is right that a man should have the choice of who he will worship and what group he will affiliate himself with. It is up to us, the Body of Christ, to be used of God to lead them to Christ...not the government. However, Islam has as a goal world domination. Our Progressive Dispensational brothers believe that the antichrist will rise up out of Islam. This is, I believe, a very real possibility. I was an advocate for going into Iraq. Many were opposed but I believe there were many Iraqis that would have objected to this opposition. But what I found to be ironic is that we may very well have been training...Antichrist's troops in the art of warfare.

Now on the other hand, we have for a candidate...a Mormon. You know what? I view the American government as a part of the world system...not a part of the Kingdom of God. We have had Catholic Presidents, and I am opposed to many doctrines of Catholicism, so will I withhold my vote because the candidate is Catholic? No. We had a Southern Baptist president recently...was he a representative of Christ? Of you and I? Well, while on a mission trip in Austria, though I cannot read German, the headline in the paper box was plain to all: Sex Scandal! Very embarrasing for me as an American.

So are we voting in a representative of Christ? No. We are voting in a candidate we believe is better for the country, which will help us. As liberal views become ever increasingly popular with newer generations who's interest in video games and cell phones far outweigh their interest in Theology, we will see a day where there will be a Muslim candidate, and one that will not be sympathetic behind closed doors. It is ironic that among the supporters for our cuurent president are those that should Islamic ideals gain further acceptance...will be put to death by the very system they inadvertantly supported. Supported, not because they are on board with all of his ideals, but because he can help them with their own agenda.

And speaking of agenda, consider the vote at the DNC to "restore God to the platform:" only a deaf, dumb, and blind man could not see that the majority was opposed to this measure. The bottom line? This adminstration does not care what the people want.

Why is this not obvious?

Okay, sorry for the length. I will just say that keep Christ in the forefront, keep in mind this is a system of the world, and pray. Your vote is important. And while God will place those in power as he sees fit, you can be the one to drive the drunk man home, so to speak.

God bless.

Jeff,

Why is socialism such a bogeyman to you? I have worked all of my life and paid taxes in Australia so that when my wife and I reach age 65 and our incomes are low enough, we will receive a basic pension that will enable us to live - not a high flying life.

I and my daughter have paid taxes so that she, at age 38, with a debilitating illness can get a disability pension - which she is on - (as long as her husband's wage is not too high).

I have a debilitating heart condition (an artificial mitral valve). I have been on loads of medication since 1983. I have paid my taxes so that now I am retired I am elegible to receive a health care card so that I only pay $5.60 for each prescription (as long as my income is not too high).

And we have public hospitals, paid for by my taxes, that enable people to receive free medical treatment. I'm grateful for that as my wife has a polycythemia rubra vera that could turn to leukemia at any time. She receives free treatment in our hospitals - paid for by our taxes.

So, what is so wrong with the anathema of socialism? This is not communism. But I receive the benefits of living in a caring society with a caring government that provides these service because I have elected them and because I have paid taxes all my life.

What's the big deal about social services provided out of our taxes by government?

I find it very misleading in the slogan in your post that you confuse socialism with extreme manifestation of it in atheistic communism.

Oz