Why are most Christians politically right wing?

[DM25]

I never understood this because what the right stands for is not even biblical. Two of the things that are absolutely biblical and correct from the right/conservatism are : 1. Anti-LGBT and 2. Pro-Life. And I agree with this, along with general traditional family values and biblical morality. But everything else in the right wing you can argue is completely against Christianity and what Jesus taught. Everything in the right seems to be based on political identity and culture, not Jesus Christ. So I don't understand why right wing politics caters to Christian evangelicals so much.

 

[Carl Emerson]

Ecc 10:2

A wise man's heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man's heart directs him toward the left...

 

[HTacianas]

I never understood this because what the right stands for is not even biblical. Two of the things that are absolutely biblical and correct from the right/conservatism are : 1. Anti-LGBT and 2. Pro-Life. And I agree with this, along with general traditional family values and biblical morality. But everything else in the right wing you can argue is completely against Christianity and what Jesus taught. Everything in the right seems to be based on political identity and culture, not Jesus Christ. So I don't understand why right wing politics caters to Christian evangelicals so much.

That is oftentimes a sticking point. Should a Christian support the social goals of the political left and be forced to accept their anti Christian view of morality, or should a Christian accept the social morality of the right and be forced to accept their anti Christian view of charity?

Or should a Christian accept the social safety net we have in place now, hold people accountable for themselves, and reject anti Christian views of morality?

 

[Speedwell]

Ecc 10:2

A wise man's heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man's heart directs him toward the left...

So make a practical application of your proverb: Opposition to any kind of gun control laws, for instance.

 

[timothyu]

The question might be why involved in the governance of man at all is if it were to matter. The world is much bigger than one small country. Even if Jesus ran as an independent, He would lose big time. The governance of God is supposed to be our focus and His will clashes with that of man.

Using God or a couple of 'sins' for political gain by any party is not the same as changing to suit the will of God. That won't happen on a governing scale until the return of the Messiah. Until then it is a personal decision to reject the ways of man and repenting/changing to suit the will of God and His governance.

And don't forget the political evangelicals were created, not as a denominational offshoot of Christianity, but a little over a hundred years ago as a voter base using political Christians (an oxymoron) to represent a new direction of the rising capitalist movement. Yet God said we cannot serve both He and Mammon. He also said to let them do their thing and not rebel, for they already have their only reward.

 

[Gregory95]

Because although the right is corrupt (as is the left)

The right tend to be pro rights and anti killing babies

Whereas the left embraced socialism pro abortion etc

Personally i just see politics to be a way to keep us divided and remember divided we fall

Most people in the city's are left most in rural areas right wing

However some vote one way or other simply because that's what their parents did even though their core belief is different

I never understood this because what the right stands for is not even biblical. Two of the things that are absolutely biblical and correct from the right/conservatism are : 1. Anti-LGBT and 2. Pro-Life. And I agree with this, along with general traditional family values and biblical morality. But everything else in the right wing you can argue is completely against Christianity and what Jesus taught. Everything in the right seems to be based on political identity and culture, not Jesus Christ. So I don't understand why right wing politics caters to Christian evangelicals so much.

 

[Fantine]

Psychologists have said that conservatives have authoritarian personalities. Those Christians whose theology is most rigid and inflexible and who are focused on black and white morality respond to a wannabe dictator like Trump--according to psychologists.

 

[Carl Emerson]

So make a practical application of your proverb: Opposition to any kind of gun control laws, for instance.

The post was for smile value only - most folks don't even know the verse exists.

Have a great day.

 

[morse86]

It's funny. Republicans are for big wars and both sides are for big big gov spending.

When a democrat is the leader and getting involved in foreign affairs, you see the republican protesters and th agitators.

When a republican is the leader and getting involved in foreign affairs, you see the democrat protestors and the agitators.

What this proves is that society as whole is brainwashed and utterly deceived. They don't need "republican or democrat" garbage philosophy, they need the word of God.

 

[DM25]

I respect your opinions but will have to disagree with some things.

The right tend to be pro rights

"pro rights" in claiming that liberals are against rights would be biased and strawman. If by pro rights you mean the right to own hand guns, well that is clearly against the bible as Jesus preached against killing. Right to bear arms is a cultural thing and it started as a movement for protection against the government. But arguably it causes an unsafe society and a lot of mass shootings. Again, not something that should be embraced or is better than the left at all.

Whereas the left embraced socialism

There is nothing wrong with socialism... it is not evil, nor did Jesus ever preach against it. In fact, giving back to the people is a LOT more biblical and good than using tax money towards things that kill like military spending or to the rich like corporations... and that's what a lot of the right wing does and believes in. If there is gonna be taxes (which there will always be and has always been since the biblical times, no one likes it, but it's just inevitable) it should go back towards good things like the people and public programs like health care for the citizens... not bad things...

killing babies pro abortion etc

I am pro-life, I live in Canada though and none of the parties would ever be against abortion. So unfortunately that policy will always stick around even with conservative governments. That's why I bring up the other stuff that are bad, as much as abortion is bad, no government would ever go back to banning it. It's unfortunate but it's the reality today.

Personally i just see politics to be a way to keep us divided and remember divided we fall

I agree. Too much division, especially today.

 

[DM25]

What this proves is that society as whole is brainwashed and utterly deceived. They don't need "republican or democrat" garbage philosophy, they need the word of God.

Amen.

 

[Strathos]

Most Christians in the US are. Not in the world.

 

[DM25]

The question might be why involved in the governance of man at all is if it were to matter. The world is much bigger than one small country. Even if Jesus ran as an independent, He would lose big time. The governance of God is supposed to be our focus and His will clashes with that of man.

Using God or a couple of 'sins' for political gain by any party is not the same as changing to suit the will of God. That won't happen on a governing scale until the return of the Messiah. Until then it is a personal decision to reject the ways of man and repenting/changing to suit the will of God and His governance.

And don't forget the political evangelicals were created, not as a denominational offshoot of Christianity, but a little over a hundred years ago as a voter base using political Christians (an oxymoron) to represent a new direction of the rising capitalist movement. Yet God said we cannot serve both He and Mammon. He also said to let them do their thing and not rebel, for they already have their only reward.

I agree, that's why I don't vote for anyone. Regardless if I like a couple of policies, there will always be something that goes against God or someone always loses. Politics these days is corrupt all over the world. I try to stay away from politics. I can't wait until Jesus comes back to set up the perfect kingdom.

 

[TuxAme]

Well, I'm on the right because the left is radically pro-abortion (and isn't too friendly towards us anyways).

 

[timothyu]

What this proves is that society as whole is brainwashed and utterly deceived. They don't need "republican or democrat" garbage philosophy, they need the word of God.

Exactly. Where is the third party? Oh right. We are to let them play the games of man while we go about doing God's will.

There is a greater danger today for man's world and not for the Kingdom. A free country was once a case of government being servants of the people. That changed with the rise of corporate advancement to governments being servants to local corporate money.
That has recently changed to nations, especially the US being servants of global corporate money from corporations that have no allegiance to any country. They in fact are now the new world government.

So Christians best better stick with the Kingdom and let them eat each other.

 

[Monk Brendan]

I never understood this because what the right stands for is not even biblical. Two of the things that are absolutely biblical and correct from the right/conservatism are : 1. Anti-LGBT and 2. Pro-Life. And I agree with this, along with general traditional family values and biblical morality. But everything else in the right wing you can argue is completely against Christianity and what Jesus taught. Everything in the right seems to be based on political identity and culture, not Jesus Christ. So I don't understand why right wing politics caters to Christian evangelicals so much.

Just what are "traditional family values"?

 

[DM25]

Just what are "traditional family values"?

I just mean traditional marriage basically.

 

[timothyu]

Well, I'm on the right because the left is radically pro-abortion (and isn't too friendly towards us anyways).

And yet it was the right who pushed for Roe vs Wade and made it legal in order to gain the Catholic vote previously belonging to the Left. The minions of the right has ranted about changing the law ever since but never seems to accomplish it. it is too convenient as a political tool come election time. Always odd when one who benefits the most, often created the problem in the first place.

 

[timothyu]

Just what are "traditional family values"?

Ever watch Leave it to Beaver? Twin beds in every room and a well stocked bar.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

I never understood this because what the right stands for is not even biblical. Two of the things that are absolutely biblical and correct from the right/conservatism are : 1. Anti-LGBT and 2. Pro-Life. And I agree with this, along with general traditional family values and biblical morality. But everything else in the right wing you can argue is completely against Christianity and what Jesus taught. Everything in the right seems to be based on political identity and culture, not Jesus Christ. So I don't understand why right wing politics caters to Christian evangelicals so much.

Jesus said many will come in His name and He will say to them "I never knew you". One must look to the past to understand the generations of Christians that misunderstood the teachings of LOVE from Christ. Love was never first for most ,it was condemnation with hypocrisy. This is why there is only a remnant who's names are written in the Book of Life. Yes, there are "things" that are unsettling about the left especially pro-choice however there are plenty on the right that have partaken in this sin. No one is sinless. The unrepentant will continue to abort but what of the closet sinners? Those who say they love and do not. White supremacist are all right wing just as all socialists are left wing. What wing is Christ in?