Jesus for President??

I found this interesting article on CNN.com a couple of weeks ago. In essence it talks about young Evangelical Christians and politics. Essentially, it's something that I've been saying for years, that, as a Christian it is impossible to be doctrinally and ethically joined to a particular party on everything. I think people are realizing it. There, in a way is not right or wrong answer as we all fall short of where we need to be in God's image. We live in a flawed world and very flawed society and political system. Again, it's a matter of looking at each candidate individually, on each issue and look at the Bible teaching and make as honest, prayerful compromise as possible.

I have not looked, or had time to look into detail into the groups mentioned in this article, however, some things appeal to me. (I would need to study their theological doctrine (when I get time) to see what I think on these individuals and Churches.) By this I mean looking at the Heart of God. We should be Peacemakers, care about the Poor, needy and sick, care about those without a voice, care for the prisoners etc.. That teaching, or attitude is controversial and considerd in some cases "liberal" by the established Church. Why? It come from the Sermon on the Mount and other teachings of Jesus. I have often myself had my views called "Communist" or "Socialist", which is incorrect because both those systems dismiss and negate Jesus and Salvation. No, my views are the community of the Church following the Heart of Christ to take care of all in this World.

The funny thing is, the study we are currently looking at in our Small Group is going along similar lines.

I guess the question is where do I fit into this in my life? A question I struggle with every day. I have a job, a home, gadgets, don't really struggle financially, well compared to the vast majority of the world. Essentially I (we) are comfortable. I work for a company that cares only about money and profit. Where does that fit in? The conundrum of the Modern World. We need to live and survive or we can't help others, but, where do we draw the line? I wish I knew. All I can do, is my small part of following the Gospel of Christ, which in a very simple break down has two parts...Salvation through the Blood of Christ and trying to be Christlike in everything we do.

Those who say becoming a Christian is a cop out, because you are playing safe with eternity should try being an Evangelical (Bible Believing - following the Word) Christian in today's world where one essentially has to live against the current trends. It is not easy. The easy cop out would by to live an earthly life, with the current value systems of greed, selfishness, money, sex etc... It is easy. I fall short every single day and every day I wake up I try and start again and again and again.

I think, as the election gets nearer and I take a closer look at the candidates and break down who I would have voted for (or for if my Citizenship somehow comes through) some more of the issues will come to the surface.

-Richard