I remember many pastors speaking out in support of president George Bush's (43 rd pres.) decision to start a war with Iraq in 2003. I was a Christian at that time, but also a Democrat, and I remember that was a very polarizing issue for me. Perhaps now it's gotten worse, with political issues becoming more heated and pastors wanting to chime in, especially when it comes to Covid-19, civil rights issues, etc.

Here's one article that covers this topic:
If you’re a pastor during this election season, the easy path is to say nothing about politics. You won’t step on anybody’s toes. Nobody will walk out in the middle of your sermon. You won’t lose disgruntled members (and donors!). A few people might ask you to say more about politics, and they will grumble, but they won’t leave the church. You’re safe.
Source: here

For Discussion:
1. Should preachers bring up the issue of politics during Church service?
2. Is there a party that Christians should support, if so, which ones? Republicans? Democrats? Other?
 
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If a politician or political party operates in direct opposition to the word of God, I believe it should be pointed out. I regularly point out that no Christian politician can endorse homosexuality or abortion. However, I don’t believe a church should officially endorse any candidate or political party either.
 
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I was a Christian at that time…
I’m curious about this statement. Please don’t take this as snarky or disrespectful, but I truly would like to know what made you think you were a Christian. If this is not appropriate for this thread, perhaps you could move it to another one.
 
If a politician or political party operates in direct opposition to the word of God, I believe it should be pointed out. I regularly point out that no Christian politician can endorse homosexuality or abortion. However, I don’t believe a church should officially endorse any candidate or political party either.
Agreed. I think to be practical, Christians will vote no matter what. Even as a non-Christian, I see voting as being problematic because I don't see any good choices. I see it as voting for the lesser of 2 evils. I wish voting was done on a policy-basis, rather than having to vote for one candidate who already comes with a package of policies, some of which you will inevitably not agree with.
 
I was a Christian at that time…
I’m curious about this statement. Please don’t take this as snarky or disrespectful, but I truly would like to know what made you think you were a Christian. If this is not appropriate for this thread, perhaps you could move it to another one.
I can explain briefly here.

I used to believe and practice the Christian faith. I even defended it for some years against the objections of skeptics and atheists. I now see Christianity as being more of a product of culture/myth, perhaps with some underlying truth to it. I'm open to the idea that the truth may even involve a real God.
 
I do vote based on policy. Actually, I vote against Democratic policy. As a Christian I am opposed to homosexuality, abortion and socialism. In my estimation Democrats today are simply American Communists.
 
I can explain briefly here.

I used to believe and practice the Christian faith. I even defended it for some years against the objections of skeptics and atheists. I now see Christianity as being more of a product of culture/myth, perhaps with some underlying truth to it. I'm open to the idea that the truth may even involve a real God.
Again, not to be snarky, but practicing the Christian faith does not make a person a Christian any more than practicing to be a warlock makes a person magical. Believing is good, but demons believe too. That doesn’t make them Christians though.

Jesus told Nicodemus, “ye must be born again.” Being born again is what makes a person a Christian. If you were never born again, with all due respect, you were never a Christian. If you were truly born again, then you are still a Christian.
 
Again, not to be snarky, but practicing the Christian faith does not make a person a Christian any more than practicing to be a warlock makes a person magical. Believing is good, but demons believe too. That doesn’t make them Christians though.

Jesus told Nicodemus, “ye must be born again.” Being born again is what makes a person a Christian. If you were never born again, with all due respect, you were never a Christian. If you were truly born again, then you are still a Christian.
I would not fit that description but I can at least say that I was on the Christian side.
 
There’s no such thing as being “on the Christian side.” A person is a born-again, child of God or they’re not. To be almost saved is to be totally lost.
 
There’s no such thing as being “on the Christian side.” A person is a born-again, child of God or they’re not. To be almost saved is to be totally lost.
For now, I'm thinking that there would have to be a such thing as a cultural Christian. I started another thread so that this has its own topic: