Good answer to a bad question

[Gentlemantech48]

Would Jesus be a Republican or a Democrat? This is many times asked and it is, of course, a bit of a silly question.....or is it? Jesus would not belong to any polictical party because neither would be able to accept the perfection of His truth but I liked this article that I believes says it very well:


The Lord Would Certainly Not Be a Democrat
There is one thing certain we can state, based upon the integrity of Bible truth. Jesus would never endorse or be a member of any party whose platform supports abortion, gay rights, and a general hostility to Bible-believing Christians.
Another thing can be confidently stated, based upon observations of current facts about American politics. The Democrat Party would never have Jesus as a member. Much of the basis for that observation is found in the issues mentioned above.
The Democrats' leadership consistently supports abortion--or, as they term it, "the right to choose." They continue to support homosexual activists and their "gay rights" causes, a debased, debauched lifestyle that God calls abominable. Democrats defend pornography as art that comes under the heading of "free speech."
This political party comes down on the side of liberal federal judges who have ruled that God should be thrown out of the public places of America. These judges --and the Democratic Party by supporting them--declare "The Ten Commandments," "In God We Trust" on our currency, and "One nation, under God" in the "Pledge of Allegiance" dangerous to our school children and our society.
This party champions taking ever-increasing tax money from the pockets of those who work to give to those who won't work, even if they have opportunity. Thus there has been created a dependent welfare class that trillions of dollars of taxpayers' money since the implementation of "The Great Society's War� on Poverty" --instituted by a Democratic president and a mostly Democratic Congress-- has not been able to improve. Catering to a welfare class -and that means people who refuse to make a genuine effort to work, even though they are healthy--violates a basic precept of God's Word, the Bible.
"For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat" (2 Thess. 3:10).
The Democratic Party continues to be led by those who believe pacifism is the easiest pathway to world peace. They constantly do all within their power to support legislative action designed to disarm the military of the US and the American public. Again, that woolly-minded leadership violates basic biblical precepts. Jesus spoke about being vigilant and prepared to defend one's home: "Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house" (Matt. 12:29).
Jesus would never be invited to be keynote speaker at the Democratic National� Convention, that's for sure!

Jesus Would Not Be a Republican
We can say with equal certainty that Jesus would not be a card-carrying member of the Republican Party. The Grand Old Party may share many values that can be traced back to the Bible, but it is still the GOP, not the GOD party. Because the party is run by corrupt man, a perfect and Holy God would never lend His credibility to that or any other earthly organization.
The Republican Party has been branded by the Democrats to be the "party of greed." This label is not stamped without a degree of legitimacy. Man is a greedy being in his fallen state. Politicians within both major parties use the love of money to step on the backs of those they are supposed to serve. There are few innocent of power-grabbing for riches within the American political process.
When it gets down to the bare facts, the only advantage the Republican Party offers is that it is the lesser of two evils.
Even so, the Republican Party brings to the legislative table in America a much safer, more sound course of governing, in our view. The GOP, for the most part, opposes abortion, legitimizing homosexuality as equal to heterosexual relationships, and huge programs that create and perpetuate destructive, mammoth social programs (welfare in nature, based upon the definition of welfare given above). That party is, by and large, in favor of�a strong national defense, national sovereignty, and keeping God's name at the heart of our national character. That said, humanism remains at the core of the GOP's, or any party's, attempts to rule. This means that it, like its Democratic counterpart, is fatally flawed. To be specific, sin reigns supreme within its ranks because human beings, most wanting to see their star rise above all other stars, as often as not throw character and integrity aside to achieve goals--usually of a self-serving nature. Again, ends justify means in the political process.

 

[Sketcher]

If anybody claims that he would be part of their political party, they're reading their views into the Gospels instead of vice versa. Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Anarchists, Communists, Socialists, Fascists, and Royalists have all been guilty of this. I refuse to be.

 

[Albion]

I don't think he'd join any party, but he probably was a Libertarian. When you say to obey the higher powers but not try to replace them, and you place the ultimate moral responsibilities on the individual rather than the state, that's about where you are.

 

[Gentlemantech48]

If anybody claims that he would be part of their political party, they're reading their views into the Gospels instead of vice versa. Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Anarchists, Communists, Socialists, Fascists, and Royalists have all been guilty of this. I refuse to be.

Yes, that is the point. He would not be a part of anyone's political party (although I just used the two common American parties as an example) nor would he be allowed based on the strictness of the truth that He would bring with Him.

All of this is, of course, a bit silly because if Jesus was on earth today he would be considered by most to be crazy and not welcome in any party. For those who know Him we wouldn't be concerned with politics but rather with sitting at His feet and learning as the Disciples did. That doesn't mean to say we shouldn't be at His feet learning now (through the spirit) but he also expects us to look after the "land" (USA) that He obviously blessed us with until He either returns or destroys because of the magnitude of sin that prevails.

We (as the minority population of a democracy) do what we can to rescue our nation but our first priority is to sit at the feet of Jesus and learn.

"Faith without works is dead."

I suspect that one of you liberals reading this will say "minority population?". If I had to put a percentage on it, I would say based on being in the world (at work, in the street, at school, etc) and based on what I have heard conservative Christian teachers say that there are only 10-15% true Christians in this country. Yes, I am saying that 85-90% are missing out on eternal life because they read what Jesus says but do not do what He says. The Gospel is simple but the fox that outwits many people is the sin factor. If you think you can enter Heaven without repenting of your sins (turning from them) and accepting the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for those sins, then you are sadly mistaken and you join those many people who go merrily along proclaiming Christianity without doing what Jesus said to do.

I may have gotten a little off the subject but the point I am making is that if it were not for the few of us who understand the consequences of the deadly sins: abortion, pushing the homosexual agenda, throwing God out of our public institutions, etc. this nation would have already seen the wrath of God and would no longer exist. It is for the sake of "the elect" that He has held back His wrath but the time for repentance is short. Go ahead and argue with what I am saying but you will be arguing with the Creator of the universe because His Word is clear on these matters. Even a child can read His Word and realize that this nation is in trouble.

 

[Sketcher]

I don't think he'd join any party, but he probably was a Libertarian. When you say to obey the higher powers but not try to replace them, and you place the ultimate moral responsibilities on the individual rather than the state, that's about where you are.

It's logically possible to be anything else while being in agreement with this statement. However, I haven't seen very many Christians of other political stripes claim this recently, which is unfortunate.

 

[Albion]

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[Albion]

It's logically possible to be anything else while being in agreement with this statement.

Not if it results in turning to government as the agency that will solve all our problems. So that leaves out the Dems and GOP.

 

[SearchingStudent]

I honestly think Jesus would have a problem with BOTH parties. Something about whitewashed tombs...

 

[a pilgrim]

. . . When it gets down to the bare facts, the only advantage the Republican Party offers is that it is the lesser of two evils. . .

Which is why he would not be a Republican either. Though I lean toward the Republic-an, (those who believe in a Republic type of gov't,) our modern party has become quite a mess, too.

Jesus had parties in his day, remember?

Matt. 22
[16] And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, [those faithful to Herod's rule, insert mine] saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
[17] Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
[18] But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

Mark 3
[4] And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
[5] And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
[6] And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

Mark 12
[12] And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.
[13] And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

Any group will ultimately join with the enemies of the Cross when it comes to a commitment to be a TRUE disciple of Jesus. They sometimes call themselves "conservative," but that usually means fiscally and when you bring SIN to their attention, you are a religious fanatic.

 

[Halil]

thanks for everything

 

[Knee V]

Instead of joining a political party, I think that He would more likely pull a Leonardo Dicaprio and yell "I'm the king of the world!"

 

[Rhamiel]

Instead of joining a political party, I think that He would more likely pull a Leonardo Dicaprio and yell "I'm the king of the world!"

lol yes
Christ would be a monarchist
with Himself as King of all Creation