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aRs3N1c42 · 10-07-2004, 10:45 AM

As I understand it, the purpose of this thread is to discuss what an individual Christian's role in shaping the nation they live in should be. My understanding is that it is every Christian's responsibility to continue the minisistry of Jesus here on earth until He returns. That ministry as it is given to us in the gospels consisted of transforming individual lives. In as much as individuals are responsible for political decisions, then Christians should be very involved in politics. The problem with democracy is that it tends to be a popularity contest. We see this in Senator Kerry's debate with president Bush. As THE most liberal Senator in congress, Kerry didn't stand a chance at getting elected unless he became more moderate. This lends to his current platform being inconsistent with his track record in the senate. In order to get elected, Kerry can't actually stand up for what he believes because it may make him unpopular. President Bush seems to be holding his stance for what he believes is right no matter how unpopular it is and because of this is putting his re-election at risk. I disagree that Jesus was establishing a dictatorship. As omnicient, omnipotent, omnipresent God, only He has the ultimate sovreignty to decide what is wrong and right. God is also the standard for what is good. He wants what is best for all people. Does not the Creator have the right to decide the best use for His creation, human life? A human dictator has a narrow view of what is right and wrong. No human can be completely objective. As the author of the universe, existing outside of time and space, but still able and willing to influence the universe, God is the most qualified governing body for any nation.

The posts in this thread have so far only spoken about Jesus the man who lived 2000 years ago. According to the Bible, God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are different aspects of one entity. Also, Christians recognize that Jesus(God) is alive today and still influencing lives. When He returns like He promised, He will be President, King, Sultan, and God over all the earth. So it only makes sense for Christians to start exerting His sovereignty and influence on the earth today.

10-07-2004, 10:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
aRs3N1c42 Upright Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	As I understand it, the purpose of this thread is to discuss what an individual Christian's role in shaping the nation they live in should be. My understanding is that it is every Christian's responsibility to continue the minisistry of Jesus here on earth until He returns. That ministry as it is given to us in the gospels consisted of transforming individual lives. In as much as individuals are responsible for political decisions, then Christians should be very involved in politics. The problem with democracy is that it tends to be a popularity contest. We see this in Senator Kerry's debate with president Bush. As THE most liberal Senator in congress, Kerry didn't stand a chance at getting elected unless he became more moderate. This lends to his current platform being inconsistent with his track record in the senate. In order to get elected, Kerry can't actually stand up for what he believes because it may make him unpopular. President Bush seems to be holding his stance for what he believes is right no matter how unpopular it is and because of this is putting his re-election at risk. I disagree that Jesus was establishing a dictatorship. As omnicient, omnipotent, omnipresent God, only He has the ultimate sovreignty to decide what is wrong and right. God is also the standard for what is good. He wants what is best for all people. Does not the Creator have the right to decide the best use for His creation, human life? A human dictator has a narrow view of what is right and wrong. No human can be completely objective. As the author of the universe, existing outside of time and space, but still able and willing to influence the universe, God is the most qualified governing body for any nation. The posts in this thread have so far only spoken about Jesus the man who lived 2000 years ago. According to the Bible, God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are different aspects of one entity. Also, Christians recognize that Jesus(God) is alive today and still influencing lives. When He returns like He promised, He will be President, King, Sultan, and God over all the earth. So it only makes sense for Christians to start exerting His sovereignty and influence on the earth today.