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  1. TribulationSigns

    Should Christian Balance Christianity and Politics?

    We, as a nation, are experiencing political upheaval. The question is should we, as Christian, balance Christianity and politics? My honest opinion is that there is no balancing or weighing one against the other. In this instance, the scales should always be one-sided. Christianity is our...
  2. SummerMadness

    G.O.P. Seeks to Empower Poll Watchers, Raising Intimidation Worries

    G.O.P. Seeks to Empower Poll Watchers, Raising Intimidation Worries The racism isn't even hidden anymore. Point to communities of color and then claim they are committing fraud.
  3. SummerMadness

    They stormed the Capitol to overturn the results of an election they didn't vote in

    They stormed the Capitol to overturn the results of an election they didn't vote in
  4. SummerMadness

    Officials in key states identify cases of voter fraud

    Despite Trump’s intense hunt for voter fraud, officials in key states have so far identified just a small number of possible cases I wonder if these people committing deliberate criminal acts will be given 5 years in prison?
  5. Broken Fence

    Why some don't vote

    A study on why so many Americans don't vote. New study sheds light on the 100 million Americans who don’t vote, their political views and what they think about 2020 Does your vote count? I think so, but who really knows anymore in 2020.
  6. Broken Fence

    Should I even vote what is the point anymore

    Should I even vote anymore? So discouraged. Seems everyone hates everybody so really what is the point?
  7. Daniel Marsh

    pagan origins of elections

    Elections were used as early in history as ancient Greece and ancient Rome ... In Vedic period of India, the Raja (chiefs) of a gana (a tribal organization) was apparently elected by the gana. The Raja belonged to the noble Kshatriya varna (warrior class), and was typically a son of the previous...
  8. SummerMadness

    Kentucky Gives Voting Rights to Some 140,000 Former Felons

    Kentucky Gives Voting Rights to Some 140,000 Former Felons
  9. SummerMadness

    The Student Vote Is Surging. So Are Efforts to Suppress It.

    The Student Vote Is Surging. So Are Efforts to Suppress It.
  10. SummerMadness

    Amendment 4: Judge blocks law requiring fees be paid before ex-felons can vote

    Amendment 4: Judge blocks law requiring fees be paid before ex-felons can vote
  11. Ricky M

    Do we vote, and for whom?

    We were told thousands of years ago where the world would end up - in the hands of the antichrist. Each successive world leader is but a stepping stone towards that end. Seeing as there is no way to vote ourselves off this path (since the path has been set according to the Word of God), does it...
  12. SummerMadness

    Sandusky, Ohio, Makes Election Day A Paid Holiday — By Swapping Out Columbus Day

    Sandusky, Ohio, Makes Election Day A Paid Holiday — By Swapping Out Columbus Day This should be a federal standard: election day should be a paid holiday.
  13. SummerMadness

    Support for Black Lives Matter cost church its polling place designation, lawsuit claims

    Support for Black Lives Matter cost church its polling place designation, lawsuit claims
  14. Monksailor

    Christians in a Democratic Society Obligated to be Involved in Politics?

    At first, I thought to post this in a politics forum, but then it occurred to me that even though the word "politics" is in the title the post under that topic would probably be inappropriate due to the likelihood that this question is posed for those who would not be on a politically...
  15. SummerMadness

    Should the House of Representatives add more seats?

    I think discussions about the Electoral College are fruitful discussions, just as gerrymandering is critical for discussing topics related to representation. However, I think one issue that is often overlooked (and would actually affect the electoral college) is the number of representatives in...
  16. Samaritan Woman

    Futility of Elections and Voting

    As of last year (since the presidential election) I no longer vote; in fact I wrote to my local board of elections and had my name rescinded from their list of registered voters. I'm sure that such an action will incur judgement from some, or many, of you. Instead of attempting to explain why...
  17. MorkandMindy

    Where is our democracy?

    We learn it in the schools, where the teacher is in charge and any child who disagrees is wrong and at risk of being punished
  18. Abaxvahl

    A Few Important Questions on Catholicism

    Hello OBOB, I am currently waiting for my parish priest to return in about a week so that I can begin my instruction to be able to join the Catholic Church. I have settled every issue I had with it (mostly my pride in rejecting teachings I didn't like, as if I were God), although I do have one...
  19. SummerMadness

    Judge Tosses Kansas' Proof-Of-Citizenship Voter Law, And Rebukes Sec. Of State Kobach

    Judge Tosses Kansas' Proof-Of-Citizenship Voter Law, And Rebukes Sec. Of State Kobach
  20. SummerMadness

    U.S. Supreme Court Backs States’ Voter-Purge Efforts

    U.S. Supreme Court Backs States’ Voter-Purge Efforts