Who will be your savior this November 4th (conclusion)
I was going to write a fourth post discussing the issues and how voting is not as black and white as some on the Religious Right would make it seem. But, I don’t think that’s necessary. The issue I did not want to dictate my vote this election has been the thing that (I believe) the Holy Spirit will not let my conscience disregard or put aside (no matter how noble other issues might seem). Maybe this is God doing away with my pride, having me ultimately align myself with those I’m disgusted with (and I certainly believe that this presidential candidate is himself disgusted with some of his own followers).
A good friend of mine, though, is voting the opposite- and after hearing his heart I understand exactly why he is voting that way- and I believe it is quite biblical. My internal struggle is over whether or not it is clear in scripture that we should vote the Law over those who do not believe it. For the most part it seems that even the early Christians experienced some autonomy under the Romans- and I don’t think (and I could be completely wrong) you see them forcing those who believe otherwise to follow the Law. We could argue morality and justice and how God’s Law is written on the hearts of everyone- but I just don’t think its that black and white.
Regardless, I hope I provided some real fodder for you to chew on this election- and ultimately I pray that the Holy Spirit would guide your vote- however that looks like.
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