One thing that is a constant struggle in my life is determining the proper intersection of my faith and my politics.
When it comes to my faith, it is simple. I believe that God sent His Son, Jesus, who is the source of joy and the only Savior who could pull wretched and hopeless human beings out of the wicked and ultimately hell bound journey that they walk. I believe that the church is supposed to show Him to the world and not build kingdoms unto itself nor further fruitless religion. Christians should be guided by love, forgiving those who have wronged them and being just and compassionate toward those who are lost, and firmly proclaim repentance toward those in sin.
My politics are simple as well. I am very conservative. I believe that a government that is big enough to give us everything that we want is big enough to take it all away. I believe that government is greatest when it is out of sight and out of my way. I believe that America was and is great, but is quickly becoming something that would be unrecognizable to the founders except in comparison to the tyranny from which they fled. Our country is being plundered by people who view it as something that needs to be fixed, and our freedoms as things that need to be taken. I believe that if the current trend toward socialism continues, the America of tomorrow will no longer be great and our children will inherit the heavy hand of tyranny instead of the freedoms that we desire for them.
So what should I/you do? What is our responsibility as Christians in this hour of history? What should we do in the midst of governmental oppression and thievery, and how does it relate to the freedom of Christ and the riches of Heaven? What do we do with healthcare? Gay marriage? Abortion? Taxes? The environment? Energy? Debt?
So many questions. Any ideas? I’ve got plenty, but I know what I think and am more interested to know what you do.
