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TigressDem

(5,126 posts)
5. Can you say more about this?
Sat Jun 12, 2021, 09:49 PM
Jun 2021

"I cringe when I see the universal parables and prayers of the Gospels suddenly perverted into calling for political positions. Unless I missed something, Jesus said render unto Caesar that which is his, and not to put God into the middle of it.

Separation of church and state was actually one of the first Christian principles."


Hey, Treas..

I also believe in separation of church and state.... but I think having leaders who are guided by real Christian principals is a GOOD thing.

What am I missing?

I get it that "God told me to run for Congress" isn't the endorsement people think it is. And that holding a Bible doesn't mean a person has read it.

BUT if someone believes that "if we are One Nation Under God" even if the choice of that religion or to choose NOT to be religious is part of that... if someone believes that doing good as a person in a political position is ultimately ALSO in line with their faith, why is that cringe worthy?

As a Christian whatever line of work I choose, I try to do my best to still live my spiritual priorities even if it's all an internal dialogue.


Tig



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