Will Trump announce a run for office ?

I didn't say "equally evil".

The DNC platform is the sins of Romans 3. The DNC wears its evil on the surface.

The GOP platform has a form of godliness (as a platform, denying the power of the gospel but its secular so that's a given). The GOP platform mimics Christian values in several ways. This form of evil is like a wolf in sheep's clothing.

The DNC is to the nation what the GOP is to churches.

I'm not sure which one would call the greater evil and the less evil. To me it doesn't matter. I've never bought into the "support the lesser of two evils" argument as either way evil is evil. The guy who rapes one person may not be as evil as a mass murderer, but neither would get my support. When faced with two evils, I prefer to support neither (not even the "lesser evil").

 

I disagree (depending on the candidate).

Suppose Trump does run, but as an Independent because the GOP nominates another.

Trump could easily pact the

I agree we do not live in a theocracy. Secular politics is a power of this world.

I'm not talking about politicians. There are Christian politicians in both partys.

I'm talking about the DNC and the GOP.

What I mean is there are areas where the GOP platform looks like Christian values (abortion is one of these).

Churches have become political (granted, favoring both partys). But many conservative churches seem to have lent their voice to the GOP. The idea is akin to common values rather than Christ is the common thread, and there is a misunderstanding that there is a common goal between the GOP and churches. There isn't.

The GOP and Christians do support common values, but the actual goal is different. The former seeks its own power while the latter seeks to make disciples of Christ.

Worldly powers will always be opposed to God, whether the DNC or the GOP. There is no way around this. Being against abortion, for example, is not the same as being for Christ.

What harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?

 

It is evil because it is divorced from Christ.

Most atheists hold Christian values. Many believe theft, murder, adultery, drunkenness, etc. is wrong. Muslims hold most of the same values we hold. So do Mormons.

Scripture even tells us of people having a form of godliness but denying the power therein. God does not tell us to partner with these because of common interest but to turn from them.

You see, it is not values that save. And it is not values that will change the world.

 

Lol....you're right. I was thinking that they were equally evil in that one is no better than the other. But they are not the same evil.

 

.....posting without reading the thread?

I said that I said "equally". I also explained that I meant equally evil - NOT equal evils.

In other words, whatever you believe to be the lesser of two evils is still evil.

Illustration- which would you prefer to be, a thief or a murderer? While theft may be considered a lesser evil (not an equal evil) it is equally an evil (theft and murder are both evils).

What harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?

 

I think this may be true, but if the Republicans can distance themselves from Trump (and Trump can refrain from being involved) then perhaps they may have a chance.

I like Trump. But with politics all he can do at this time is guarantee a Dem win. He is probably why there was no "red wave".

 

If you mean Christians will choose evil at times, then I agree. We do wrestle with the flesh.

But if you mean it is necessary that we choose evil then I disagree.

We should do our best not to choose evil and repent when we fail.

Choosing a pastor who is imperfect isn't choosing evil. Choosing to unite with evil for what one believes is a common cause, however, may be.

What harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?

 

Maybe. I can't tell be our conversation. But I will say that I was never in a position to support an evil pastor.

I think the difference in our replies is that you are looking at evil as being actions (sins a Chriatian may commit). I am looking at it as ontological.

The Christian pastor may stumble. However, the man himself is not evil but reborn and has the right to be called a "child of God".

An evil may do an action that is not in itself evil (an evil man may love his child, care for his child...or a worldly power may have an agenda to end abortion).