Christians who don’t vote are rebelling against God, says megachurch Pastor Josh Howerton

Michie · Oct 14, 2024

As new research shows as many as 104 million people of faith, including 32 million self-identified Christians who regularly attend church, are unlikely to vote in the presidential election, Josh Howerton, senior pastor of the multi-site Lakepointe Church in Texas, has warned that Christians who choose not to vote will be in “passive rebellion” against God.

In a message to his congregation on Oct. 6 titled “How to Vote Like Jesus,” Howerton lamented that Christians have become passive in their political participation over the last 45 years due to a misguided idea that “churches and pastors should avoid politics and stay away from commenting on politics or political leaders.”

“I just need you to know that concept is completely and utterly unbiblical,” he told his congregation.

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Christians who don’t vote are rebelling against God, says megachurch Pastor Josh Howerton

As new research shows as many as 104 million people of faith, including 32 million self-identified Christians who regularly attend church, are unlikely to vote in the presidential election, Josh

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Tom8907 · Oct 14, 2024

What a foolish thing to say.

Michie · Oct 14, 2024

Tom8907 said:
What a foolish thing to say.

I can’t believe what comes out of pastor’s mouths at times.

Vambram · Oct 14, 2024

Although I wouldn't label a Christian as being in rebellion if they don't vote, I do very, very strongly believe that all Christians OUGHT to vote and it is our moral and civic duty to do so.

Palmfever · Oct 14, 2024

An idiotic thing to say.
Scripture actually indicates a different approach.
2 Tim 2:4
and as Christ’s soldier, do not let yourself become tied up in worldly affairs, for then you cannot satisfy the one who has enlisted you in his army. 5 Follow the Lord’s rules for doing his work, just as an athlete either follows the rules or is disqualified and wins no prize.

I don't believe the Jews had a right to vote under Roman rule.
We do.
And we have the right not to should we choose.
Freedom of speech.
Right to remain silent.

lismore · Oct 14, 2024

Here in the UK, I recall at least one election where I researched all the candidates and parties that were standing for election in my area, all without exception were in favour of abortion, SSM and other things I didn't agree with. At least one claimed to be a Christian. The leader of one party at that time was a lady, an office-bearer in a church who was married to another woman with her churches blessing. So I could not that time in good conscience vote for any. God Bless All

RileyG · Oct 17, 2024

Vambram said:
Although I wouldn't label a Christian as being in rebellion if they don't vote, I do very, very strongly believe that all Christians OUGHT to vote and it is our moral and civic duty to do so.

Agreed. People have freedom of choice.

rebornfree · Oct 29, 2024

lismore said:
Here in the UK, I recall at least one election where I researched all the candidates and parties that were standing for election in my area, all without exception were in favour of abortion, SSM and other things I didn't agree with. At least one claimed to be a Christian. The leader of one party at that time was a lady, an office-bearer in a church who was married to another woman with her churches blessing. So I could not that time in good conscience vote for any. God Bless All

I'm in the UK too and I think that you did the right thing. I've returned an unmarked ballot paper before now.

There's a world of difference between "I've considered all the candidates and can't in all conscience vote for any of them" and "I couldn't be bothered". In fact I'd rather the 'couldn't be bothereds' stay at home and leave the voting to those who've really thought about the issues. A non-vote in those cases is a strong message.

Servus · Oct 29, 2024

Michie said:
“I just need you to know that concept is completely and utterly unbiblical,” he told his congregation.

I'd say he got that part right, but not in the way he meant.

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Christians who don’t vote are rebelling against God, says megachurch Pastor Josh Howerton

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