Should Christians abandon politics?

[canadyjd]

In Missouri, there was prop 3. I first thought it would ban gender transition surgery for minors. An easy win, imo.

Turns out, that was a simple sentence added to the end of an abortion ban. Missouri supported abortion in 2024 amendment to the State constitution.

I am against abortion, but Missourians obviously don’t agree in big enough numbers.

Now both issues have failed.

Jesus did not say, “go ye into all the nations, get involved in their politics, and force people to obey My commands through governments”.

We are failing because we have lost our focus on TEACHING people to obey the commands of Christ

Peace to you

 

[Reynolds]

In Missouri, there was prop 3. I first thought it would ban gender transition surgery for minors. An easy win, imo.

Turns out, that was a simple sentence added to the end of an abortion ban. Missouri supported abortion in 2024 amendment to the State constitution.

I am against abortion, but Missourians obviously don’t agree in big enough numbers.

Now both issues have failed.

Jesus did not say, “go ye into all the nations, get involved in their politics, and force people to obey My commands through governments”.

We are failing because we have lost our focus on TEACHING people to obey the commands of Christ

Peace to you

No, but we should realize they are not our Savior..

 

[Van]

To the extent we must give a defense for what we believe, such as murder is wrong, we must be involved in selecting representatives that share godly beliefs.

But I agree, in this post Christian era in America, we are to be good stewards, and use our time and resources wisely. Truth, justice and mercy are the foundation of any culture open to the gospel of Christ.