Why do so many Christians not vote?

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Matthias

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If you are a Christian who votes, would you ever vote for someone who isn’t a Christian?
 

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“Why do you think so many Christians choose not to vote?”

That is a great question!

Ultimately, I would say it's not just Christians...but just a human thing. Have you ever gone to a dance, and not danced? There are people who always dance, and always people who are just not that way, not so inclined, perhaps waiting for just the right opportunity, like tomorrows that never come.

When I was younger going out at night was like...well...the thing to do, and that is what I did, even if I didn't always dance. Now that I am older, after having a full day and dinner...I guess I could have a second wind and jump at the opportunity to see things as just beginning...but I rarely do. Not just 'cause I'm human, but because I have already gather what I have desired that got me out night after not, and I have less to prove. Been there done that.

But voting these days, ought to get us all of the couch--with a cause, and a determination!

Do it!
 

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If you are a Christian who votes, would you ever vote for someone who isn’t a Christian?
Absolutely! Just like I would be fine with hiring someone without a degree.

What qualifies one to do a job or even to lead, comes in different forms. If I wanted a ditch dug, a Ditch "Witch" might be the perfect thing. Would I have picked that name for the tool? No, and I would probably not buy a Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner...unless it did a better job. And I suppose there are "nice" bodyguards...but I wouldn't insist upon it. Polite--sure, but "nice", that wouldn't be top of the list.

It is the times that determine what is best, like picking the right tool for any job.
 

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“Why do you think so many Christians choose not to vote?”
Many understand the candidates ..especially for the senate as well as governors are different wings of the same bird.

They choose not to vote for the lesser evil.
 

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I voted Republican down the ballot. The leftists and Islamists are a danger if they gain more control in our government. Look at what's happening in the UK and Europe.
 
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If you are a Christian who votes, would you ever vote for someone who isn’t a Christian?
In 2016, we were given the gawdawful choice of Hillary or Trump. The lesser of two evils, or the evil of two lessers?

Then you ask why Christians don't vote?
 

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“Why do you think so many Christians choose not to vote?”
2 Timothy 2:4 "No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him."

Some Christians, I've known over the years, cite the above Scripture for not voting.
 

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I voted for Trump for President and I'm glad of it.

Kamala Harris is in favor of the gay and transgender agendas. She accepts children taking hormones and having body mutilating surgeries. When she was Vice President, she hosted gays at the White House... including a man with a beard wearing a dress.

When she was AG in California, she said she was proud to perform the first gay marriage. She fought for gay marriage when we Californians had voted twice against gay marriage. Just some of what she stands for.
 
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I’ve just turned on the news. Makes me cringe with dread.