I’ve been thinking about politics lately. No, I’m not thinking of getting involved; actually just the opposite or close to it. I had a conversation with my niece a while back and I believe this train of thought got started from reading Steven’s or Rich’s or Larry’s blog.
I keep seeing “religious” groups fighting legislation or demonstrating against certain things. I hear of Pastors and other religious leaders speaking out against political directives. I’m pretty sure that this isn’t our job. And by our, I mean Christians. Before you stone me, let me explain.
The goal or mission of the “church” (body of believing Christians) is to simply make disciples and baptize them. You can’t argue that; it’s from Jesus’ mouth. The purpose of the political machine is to operate a government in the best interests of the voting majority of its citizens. The first amendment isn’t as confusing as we have argued. It simply stops the government from creating an official national religion and keeps the government from prohibiting its citizens to practice religion. So from looking at the missions of the to organizations, there is no conflict.
Our job is to present Christ and allow Him to change people. It is not to change legislation. If we do our job effectively then hopefully the values and beliefs of Christianity will be represented in the voting majority and then policies and legislation will change. Just my thoughts. Any arguments?