Faith and Politics

Multi-cultural-ism, pluralism, diversity--in general, words that describe our country.  From its' very inception, to the present, we are a people of differing races, creeds, religions, and viewpoints.  This year, for the first time in our history, a major political party has selected as its presidential candidate an African-American.  On one hand, I am thrilled that the American dream is becoming more and more accessible to everyone.  But, there is something deep beneath the surface of the American culture that concerns me.

With the emphasis of "getting along" and "accepting" one another, there is, in our culture, a trend to discourage open freedom of religion and speech--especially religion and speech that is held by those who believe in salvation through Christ alone and the relevancy of God's written Word.  Political statements in this year's presidential race reveals a growing popular demand to quiet those who believe in Christ and practice their faith openly. 

I am careful with politics.  I pastor a church made up of people from many differing political parties.  My ministry emphasizes the proclamation of God's Word rather than proclaiming political ideology.  However, God's Word is clear--there is morality from God's point of view.  And, regardless of the current emphasis that the church should be quiet, we need people today to rise up and proclaim the truth--even when it is unpopular to do so.

If we as a nation reject God, God will reject us and remove His grace and mercy that has sustained us as a country for 232 years.

What do you think?