Wormwood said:
Some elections I have voted and others I have not. No, I don't think I am dishonoring Christ, or I wouldn't vote. No, I don't believe there is a movement to prevent me from voting. The US is a republic, but its based in a democratic system.
Anyway, I have no idea what you are driving at. What does this have to do with the need for America to split or Christians to leave their governing authorities if they disagree with them? Again, I think the issue is that we are to be Christ's people and not predominately identify with a political party. Regardless of who is in office, Christians are to pray for their leaders and live as obedient, hard-working citizens.
Moreover, I serve my country in the military. I do not do this primarily because of my allegiance to the country (although I am very grateful for the freedoms we have), but out of service to God.
So....you vote to promote a political system. And that, because you have some political beliefs.
I didn't ask if you knew of a movement to take away your vote. I asked if there was such a movement, would you keep silent or oppose it? Quit avoiding the question. Quit trying to frame your answer deceptively.
God never said you had to serve in the military. And the draft hasn't been held in years. But, you want me to believe you joined because of God and not patriotism.
You stated in post #16 that our goal as believers is not to usher in a political system. Yet, you vote for a political party. And, you avoid my question concerning resistance against those who may try and take away your vote, because you know you would resist such a move. And, you serve in the military, which means you answer directly to the president, as he is your commander and chief.
Tell me, in the church you attend, is there an American flag in the front?
So, you are quite active in supporting a political body and country. You just don't want to admit it. You want me to believe you do all these things because of God and not politics or patriotism. Yet, if other believers do the same, only in a way you disagree with, then we are out of line with God. We should get back to being a good Christian and hard working citizen.
Methinks you are being dishonest with yourself. It is not due to your Christianity that you disagree with me. It's your politics.
Tell me, as a Christian, during the American Revolution, whose side would you have been on?
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