But, is it "Unfair?" Is fairness important in our lives? Do we get an exception when we proclaim "it's politics?" or "propaganda?" Does God even care?
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Um. I think that we should be "just", which is probably the closest biblical term to fairness. However, there's a difference between treating people unfairly (directly) and judging political situations that are impersonal.
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"To see no being, not God’s or any, but you also go thither,
To see no possession but you may possess it—enjoying all without labor or purchase—
abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
--Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass, Song of the Open Road
Um. I think that we should be "just", which is probably the closest biblical term to fairness. However, there's a difference between treating people unfairly (directly) and judging political situations that are impersonal.
But, would you say the MSM is being "unfair," "unjust" with Romney? Of course they've got more problems than their dealing with Romney. But, does it matter if you and I are "unfair"... "unjust" with Romney?
I guess what I'm trying to ask is, "does the fact it's political mean I can act hateful, disgusting, vulgar with my brothers and sisters, on AFF" and be right with God? I can act like the devil as long as it's politics?
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But, would you say the MSM is being "unfair," "unjust" with Romney? Of course they've got more problems than their dealing with Romney. But, does it matter if you and I are "unfair"... "unjust" with Romney?
I guess what I'm trying to ask is, "does the fact it's political mean I can act hateful, disgusting, vulgar with my brothers and sisters, on AFF" and be right with God? I can act like the devil as long as it's politics?
Been Thinkin
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But, would you say the MSM is being "unfair," "unjust" with Romney? Of course they've got more problems than their dealing with Romney. But, does it matter if you and I are "unfair"... "unjust" with Romney?
I guess what I'm trying to ask is, "does the fact it's political mean I can act hateful, disgusting, vulgar with my brothers and sisters, on AFF" and be right with God? I can act like the devil as long as it's politics?
Been Thinkin
Now you are getting more specific.
We each have different perspectives because of the information we receive about the candidates. Some of us go to sources other than the MSM. Others don't want to know anymore than what the MSM propagandizes to us.
So you ask if it is unjust if we act hateful and disgusting with our brothers and sisters if it is about politic?
In my opinion, yes it is unjust if we are hateful to one another over politics. Politicians have been known to lie and the MSM has been known to distort facts. It seems that 'anything goes' when vying for political office so long as one gets elected. After all....look at the lack of vetting that was done in 2008 on Obama in the MSM.
Brothers and sisters in the Lord should never reduce themselves to the level of participating in dirty politics. Discussing politics? Yes. Disrespecting each other for their opinion? NO.
Perhaps that we should keep in mind that no man is going to save this country or the world or change what the federal reserve policies have done to the financial health of the world. Just because they can promise all sorts of things to get elected doesn't mean they can or will deliver those promises.
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But, would you say the MSM is being "unfair," "unjust" with Romney? Of course they've got more problems than their dealing with Romney. But, does it matter if you and I are "unfair"... "unjust" with Romney?
I guess what I'm trying to ask is, "does the fact it's political mean I can act hateful, disgusting, vulgar with my brothers and sisters, on AFF" and be right with God? I can act like the devil as long as it's politics?
Been Thinkin
I suppose that would fall into the category of being unjust to another person directly, as opposed to heatedly discussing a "situation", political or otherwise.
It's a crying shame that people put their opinions about politics ahead of exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit. It's as if people think their views about politics are going to get them into the pearly gates or that someone else's views will keep them out.
I don't think having strong opinions about a politician is wrong, but I do think we should follow the biblical commandment to "honor the king" even when we disagree with or strongly dislike our leaders. As my pastor put it in a recent Bible study on the topic of respect, "If I met the President, I would address him as 'Mr. President.'"
I still come back to this thought: What would Paul do, if he had an audience with Barack Obama? Would he discuss the economy, abortion, civil rights or anything political at all? I'm pretty sure he wouldn't, and that he would use the opportunity to try to convert the President. And that's all. That would stem from a real compassion for yet another lost soul and a heavy sense of obligation to the God and the Great Commission. For some reason, with all of our liberties, freedoms and pride in our country, we forget that even those things are not the ultimate things. Not for Christians, anyway.
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"God, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart except the tie that binds my heart to Yours."
--David Livingstone
"To see no being, not God’s or any, but you also go thither,
To see no possession but you may possess it—enjoying all without labor or purchase—
abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
--Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass, Song of the Open Road
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But, is a Christian required to be fair and balanced? 
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