Snit Over a Scripture Posted at Church Polling Place

[JonShaff]

Making the church a place of partisan politics? Not for me.

I can think of a lot of signs that would have been more beneficial to all readers. It was done with the intent to ruffle political feathers, not to bring anyone to the Lord. And that's not the job of the church.

The verse in question is not about American politics anyway.

I can think of plenty of people on the "right" who will split hell wide open if they do not submit to God and his gift of grace.

I guess stunts like this, even though I am a right, Republican gal, just make me mad.

I like your thoughts here--Something evangelistic would have been good, or something that demonstrates the Goodness of God through Jesus Christ our Lord...

John 3
17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

Or

Romans 6:23
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

But now they have angry atheists blowing up their Facebook Page ratings

 

[Jerome]

Seems this pastor ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. House (came in last place among five GOP primary candidates):

Stockstill For Congress - “My mission is to represent all Oklahomans through conservative legislation that protects our freedoms, promotes our values and preserves the Constitution.”

And 'Brookside Church' is Baptist [of course!]:

sbc.net/church/2426-74105/brookside-baptist-church

 

[Benjamin]

I once stunned a group of Liberal Pentecostal-likes with that verse which I looked up for them. I was only joking, but felt a little guilty that it seemed to put the fear of God into them about their views. Still funny though except one saw me smirking and slapped me for it.

 

[HankD]

Brethren, Politics and religion may not mix but Jesus Christ is 24/7 in our lives whether we are at home, at the voting booth, at church, on the www, texting, whatever, we cannot compartmentalize our lives. Jesus wants all of us all the time and why shouldn't He?

 

[Benjamin]

People probably wouldn't like this one posted in the schools either:

Spelling lesson:

The last four letters in American; I can.

The last four letters in Republican; I can.

The last four letters in Democrats; rats.

End of lesson.

Test to follow in November, 6, 2018.

Remember, November, 6, 2018 is to be set aside as rodent
extermination month.

 

[Reynolds]

Making the church a place of partisan politics? Not for me.

I can think of a lot of signs that would have been more beneficial to all readers. It was done with the intent to ruffle political feathers, not to bring anyone to the Lord. And that's not the job of the church.

The verse in question is not about American politics anyway.

I can think of plenty of people on the "right" who will split hell wide open if they do not submit to God and his gift of grace.

I guess stunts like this, even though I am a right, Republican gal, just make me mad.

Well, if its not about American politics, why are the leftists so torn up about it? The sign is not political. More ignorant liberals fussing about nothing.

 

[Squire Robertsson]

Locally, owners of polling places are paid rent for the use of their property. My precinct's polling place is in an independent Baptist church. I think it's a smart move as it gets folks into the building they otherwise wouldn't go into. As for the sign, I think someone got too cute. Remember our Lord said, "Be wise as serpents, yet harmless as doves." And to outside, yes the sign is political.

 

[FollowTheWay]

This is one which emphasizes our faith not politics

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[HeDied4U]

If the board of elections has a problem with Scripture being displayed at a (GASP!!) church, perhaps they shouldn't have a polling place at a church. Just sayin'

 

[Salty]

If the board of elections has a problem with Scripture being displayed at a (GASP!!) church, perhaps they shouldn't have a polling place at a church. Just sayin'

imho - BOE did NOT have a problem with Scripture on the sign - it was the specific verse being used. Left and Right may be in Scripture, but they also refer to politics - and in this case - the "left" was derogatorily.

 

[Scarlett O.]

If the board of elections has a problem with Scripture being displayed at a (GASP!!) church, perhaps they shouldn't have a polling place at a church. Just sayin'

What if people were attending the funeral of a man who committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.

And what if the church posted on their sign the scripture from the Bible - "Go and do thou likewise"

Even the devil could cite scripture and did so for a twisted purpose. I'm not calling this church evil. I'm saying that someone in that church used scripture for the purpose for which it was not intended. It is intended for drawing people to the Word of God and God.

 

[just-want-peace]

This is one which emphasizes our faith not politics

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Now this is one of the posts of yours that I TOTALLY agree with!!!