Religion and politics

[Jazzy]

What are your thoughts on religion and politics?

 

[1689Dave]

What are your thoughts on religion and politics?

God chooses leaders and directs their actions. “.. the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.” Daniel 4:17 (KJV 1900). The world is under judgment so you can expect to see everything from Hitler to Biden during the times we live in.

 

[Jason76]

It's a bad mix. It ruins the sweetness and innocence of the gospel. It definitely turns off many while turning on "the wrong people". It's also highly dangerous as evidenced by years of church persecution.

 

[tango]

I try to remember the line that relates to much discussion about politics and religion. Opinions are like a certain unmentionable body part. Everybody has one, most of them stink and it's usually best that they aren't aired in public.

 

[Lamb]

I think my political beliefs coincide with my religious beliefs.

 

[MoreCoffee]

Strive to do good, pray for those in authority that they may do good, in everything seek to be pleasing to God, and be at peace with humanity as far as that is within your ability.

 

[1689Dave]

Is patriotism a sin?

patriotism​

noun​

pa·tri·ot·ism ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌti-zəm
chiefly British ˈpa-

: love for or devotion to one's country
Although poles apart ideologically, they are both unashamed of their patriotism.—Christopher Hemphill Definition of PATRIOTISM

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15 (KJV 1900)

 

[Jason76]

Is patriotism a sin?

patriotism​

noun​

pa·tri·ot·ism ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌti-zəm
chiefly British ˈpa-

: love for or devotion to one's country
Although poles apart ideologically, they are both unashamed of their patriotism.—Christopher Hemphill Definition of PATRIOTISM

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15 (KJV 1900)

I'm not sure, but it leads to pride and other negative things. However, hating patriotism can be ridiculous. It would be like not rooting for some sports team for similar reasons. It's all just fun really.

 

[1689Dave]

I'm not sure, but it leads to pride and other negative things. However, hating patriotism can be ridiculous. It would be like not rooting for some sports team for similar reasons. It's all just fun really.

If you are a Christian, your residence is in heaven. If anyone loves the world, they cannot love God.

 

[Jason76]

If you are a Christian, your residence is in heaven. If anyone loves the world, they cannot love God.

I won't argue with you there.