Christian, have you repented for voting for Trump, yet?

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HONK! But thanks for playing. No, if a person doesn't vote, then that means that he/she doesn't care enough about the state of the country to take the few minutes it requires to go to a polling place, go through verification, then go into the voting booth. It is not an onerous task.

If you can't take that much time out of your day to vote, then you shouldn't complain, either.

Personally, I voted. I can complain about Trump, and I do!
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Wrong assumption category for the daily double!
I care so much about the state of the country I hesitate to support the parasitic corporation that controls it by participating in its totally rigged ritual that acts as a fig leaf for the feudalism it hides from a wilfully ignorant populace.
 
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Were I an American I wouldn't have given it a second thought, I'd vote for Trump without hesitation.
From my "outsider's" viewpoint, the American people have been steamrolled by the liberals and the Christians in particular.
The Republicans have been rudderless for ages.
It has taken a businessman hate him or not to restore hope by electing Neil Gorsuch as a Supreme Court Judge.
Thank God for Donald Trump.
 
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Nothing to repent for, Trump is better than Hilary would have been.
One thing the election did prove: almost 3,000,000 more Americans didn't agree with you about that. :wave:
tulc(and even more now think that's not even sort of true) :)
 
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Okay... many people here who have read some of my posts may be aware that the subject of politics is not my cup of tea. However, that doesn't stop me from having my thoughts regarding certain issues, some of which I keep to myself, the main reason being that the very subject of politics is so touchy that it strikes the wrong nerve in people, which leads to bloody arguments and hateful bashing (doesn't matter which side). I mean, orderly debate is one thing, but senseless arguing (especially between fellow Christians) is quite another.

Alright, I'm ready... I think....!!

Well, here's the deal. I am a Christian, and one who is passionate about taking God's Word for what it is and holding standards based on my understanding of the Scriptures. Now, many people, Christian or not, are quick to assume that if a Christian is truly serious about his/her beliefs and moral standards based on the Bible, then it's a "must" to vote straight Republican no matter what. Also, a few have gone as far as stating that "third parties" or "moderates" count as being "liberal" as it supposedly "gives votes to the enemy", in this case being those so-called "dirty, rotten, hopeless 'Demoncrats'" (as I've heard some say) and never mind the fact that the Republican party was once a third party (split off from the Whigs way back in the day), and because it was given a chance it is one of two main parties in the United States (but, that's a topic for another time).

That being said (after some open-minded analysis I have made in the past few years), I can certainly understand why Christians, for the most part, may favor Republicans, given a lot of the issues that pop up today regarding abortion and sexual sins that are so prominent today. As a Christian, I regard these issues as important based on my personal understanding of the Bible. However, I believe all sin is alike in the eyes of God (therefore, there is no "lesser of the evils" IMO), and there are other issues that come into play here, lending to my understanding as to why some Christians might not wish to vote Republican, for reasons that is between them and God, and they should not be judged or viewed as "less Spiritual", wisdom-lacking "lukewarm" believers at best and Hell-bound heathens at worst just for having a different perspective. I am registered as a nonpartisan, which means I don't cast my vote according to party, but who I personally feel, with his/her imperfections, can do the better job in leading the country down the right path, and open to the notion that third parties should be given a chance to prove themselves, and even though we know that they never make it, I don't believe it's a "wasted vote" (that's my opinion, anyway). Last year's election was a total mess from start to finish. Early in the race, I had my eye on Cruz and from what I've heard him say, he seemed like he was a good pick. I was pretty firm in casting my vote for him until I heard that he dropped out of the race, leaving only Clinton and Trump as the two main choices, and even reading up on the third party picks left me disappointed and at a loss for what to do. So... after some careful thought and prayer on my part, here's what I did. I went up to those polls, picked up that voting stick, and marked the "None Of These Candidates" option. Duty done, I returned home, relieved that was behind me, but concerned about the future of the nation no matter who eventually made it to the Oval Office (which, as it turns out, was Donald Trump).

Back on topic, I would not go as far as to say that the mere act of voting in Donald Trump as President could be called a sin; after all, I know some wonderful people, even some good friends of mine, who came right out and unapologetically said they were voting for him. I do not view them as any less because of it, and respect the fact that these people voted their conscience and honestly felt that they made the right choice. It's all a matter of conviction (Romans 14), and if they felt they didn't sin, then they didn't, and therefore, no reason to repent of something that they don't think is sin. What peeves me, however, are the people who seem to hold President Trump so high that it gives off the appearance of worshiping him as though he is immortal and infallible. Please note the key word seem, as I know people mean well; it's just the air that's being given off to me, and it just irritates me (and yes, I know I have to work on that). I also understand that anyone or anything can turn into an idol if not careful (and yes, the same can be said for Clinton or any other public figure or average person, living or dead), and that is what borders on venturing into "sin territory", and not the mere act of casting a vote, which, as I said, is a matter of conscience and personal conviction.

Also, I am sure there are a few who have voted for President Trump and are now regretting it. However, I have not heard anyone say such a thing, either because they never told anyone who they were voting for in the first place, or are part of a silent minority who said they were voting for him but secretly regret it and are disappointed in what is going on in the administration so far and choose to keep it to themselves. And to those of us who might question whether or not they might have sinned in casting such votes (no matter what side it is), then it's a personal matter between the individual and God, bearing in mind that, according to Romans 14:23, whatever does not come from faith is sin.

In conclusion, my prayers are daily with President Trump, that he makes right, fair, and just decisions while in Office and that he looks to God in his plans for leadership of this nation. And that same prayer extends to the past Presidents and all politicians, regardless of party, as I trust that God who is the Ultimate Ruler of the entire universe, has control of everything.

As always, I wish not to debate; I am merely offering my two-cents, well aware that some here may disagree with what I have put forth, either in part or in full. However, for those of you who do (and that's your right), please do so respectfully.

The best to you all!
 
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I read Donald's book "The Art of the Deal" and from what he said about himself then I knew I'd never do business with him. Since I don't see any evidence that he has repented and he says he has never felt the need to repent there was no way I'd want trump as president. I've never been drawn to Hillery so I didn't vote for her. So for the 1st time I voted the Green party.
 
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The consequences of having voted for a man like Trump will feel sin-like, I'm afraid...

There's no telling how much he's going to cost America.
And most of his victims will be the people who voted for him.

It will feel sin-like to them, I'm afraid.
 
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The consequences of having voted for a man like Trump will feel sin-like, I'm afraid...

There's no telling how much he's going to cost America.
And most of his victims will be the people who voted for him.

It will feel sin-like to them, I'm afraid.


Let me correct myself:

MANY of Trump's victims will be the people who voted for him...
But he will have many, many, many more...

Sadly...
 
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...uhmmm...ok...I think people should feel bad for not voting. :sorry:
tulc(is just sayn')
I feel bad for not voting, but I think I would have felt worse if I had...in this past election.
I think all kinds of things are wrong, but I don't have the hubris to think absolution is mine to grant those I perceive as wrong.
 
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I only vote Democratic, but I want to say:

If you voted, thank you for caring about our country. Thank you for taking your responsibility in a democracy seriously. We all chose what we thought was best for America.
 
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Although I did not vote for Trump, voting for Trump was not a direct sin, because the Bible never forbids voting for Trump nor commands it. It could be a sin for the person who did vote for Trump but went against their conscience. It could also be a sin for the person who did not vote for Trump but likewise went against their conscience.

God installs all authorities, leader and rulers.
 
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...uhmmm...ok...I think people should feel bad for not voting. :sorry:
tulc(is just sayn')

I went in planning on leaving the president choice blank, and went with the Libertarian guy when I saw that he had made the cut. No one should feel bad for not voting for one of two crappy candidates. If they didn't vote because they thought they had it in the bag, then it's on them for believing the media's echo chamber. It just adds to the whole hoisted by their own petard situation.
 
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I feel bad for not voting, but I think I would have felt worse if I had...in this past election.
I think all kinds of things are wrong, but I don't have the hubris to think absolution is mine to grant those I perceive as wrong.
Perhaps you should tell those people asking Sec. Clinton for her to give them absolution then? :wave:
tulc(just a thought) :)
 
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