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Losing Christian friends over politics

iarwain

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The political philosophy often is a manifestation of their spirituality.
I'm sure it is, and both sides can claim that. To take it so far as to condemn people for their political beliefs though, shows a large amount of arrogance and a lack of humility.
 
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I'm of the mind that the vast majority of Democratic Party politicians are profoundly morally compromised people.
Sure, but same with GOP. In fact more insidious because they mascaraed as “Christian” besmirching Christ’s holy name.
 
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For this reason, focusing criticism solely on President Trump is of limited value. Although his character flaws may be more apparent or more pronounced than those of others, condemning his moral shortcomings while presenting other politicians as morally superior may appear inconsistent or politically biased.
I agree, and I believe I have not commented on the moral status of other politicians.

We may be getting off topic though. I still maintain that it is entirely appropriate to cut ties with Trump supporters as to remain friends just too much of a moral compromise.
 
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