Warning: This post contains some harsh words which may be suitable for some who call themselves Evangelicals. The share of those who say they think undocumented immigrants are "poisoning the blood" of the U.S. (Survey of 5,352 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 16 to Sept. 4, 2024 by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute) To all non-Christians, …
Where Christians Get Their Politics
If you’ll scroll back at the last half dozen posts or so you’ll get more of my drift on voting. Please note that I’m absolutely NOT saying here or anywhere that if you don’t take my advice on voting that you’re not a true believer in Jesus, or that you’re not a Christian if you …
Some Poor Polling Place Practices
Let’s talk about some approaches to voting that I believe are generally speaking not the best ways to go about this particular civic duty. The Pessimistic Non-Voter “It’s no use even voting. We’re just passing through this world. Politics is dirty, I don’t want its cooties on me. Let the world go to hell if …
Why don’t I criticize the other side like I do Donald Trump?
I’ve been asked this question many times. Here’s the gist of an answer. First, because there’s already a traffic jam of Christian critiques of the other side. For instance, I am against abortion. But I seldom write about my views on it since every other pro-life Christian has already said it a thousand times. (Though …
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Which Party is the “Christian” one?
Of course, neither party existed in Jesus’ time and neither one purely represents him or his Kingdom. “God doesn’t ride on the backs of donkeys or elephants!” Each party brings something Christian-ish to the table: Among other things Republicans tend to have a pro-birth, traditional family, and religious liberty ethic* (See below) Among other things …
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