Can Apostolics be Democrats?

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by Carpenter

Define ignore, and please let us know what you would have us to do?

My problem is, and realize that I am coming from a very republican family (other than the grandparents, of course) is that when you bring up the issues like the war for instance (which I am not going to go into all the reasons that I am opposed to at the moment, that is a whole different discussion) there is always this kind of shrug your shoulders response. As if one right negates the other wrong.

I just think that the republicans=christians idea is wrong. I would never vote against my beliefs, but then again, I don't believe that voting republican should be automatic. That is what got my grandparents in the situation they are in. Things and times change, when they started voting democrat, the issues were entirely different from what they are now.

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by Ferd

Roosevelt was a communist.

No. no self respecting christian can be a democrat.

You're right, but niether should a christian be a republican.

[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by Carpenter

What IS your point?

I am not sure the initial post in this thread said anything about comparing the two or which is the greater party...

Funny Carp, if I had a nickle for everytime I heard that, I could afford to take YOU to Ruth Chris Steakhouse!

My point is addressing the question, "Can Apostolics be Democrats?" The case was made that due to the fact that Democratic leaders have made unbibilical choices, "No self respecting Christian would be a Democrat". I would reply, using that logic, No self respecting Christian would be a Republican. Both sides have made some unbiblical decisions...yet, I believe any self respecting Christian can choose to be either.

[Ferd]

Diz, in part I agree. while I dont see how a christian could vote for a Dem. that does not mean voting for Republicans is one's Christian duty.

However right now, I think stopping the dems from getting elected IS ones christian duty.

there will be 2, possibly 3 supreme court appointments in the next cycle. one is the most liberal judge on the court. (John Paul Stephens) the other is the swing vote (Justice Kennedy)

moving both of those to the right CHANGES AMERICA.

As for the war in Iraq, dont believe the media.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

You're right, but niether should a christian be a republican.

well a christian CAN be a republican but doesnt HAVE to be.

[vrblackwell]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

Since the Democratic party platform is primarily liberal to the core, believing in:

Abortion on demand
Gay Marriage & gays as a special interest group
BIG government
More government control of citizen's lives
Silencing the Christian voice in America
Removing the 10 commandments

and a host of other causes that are un-biblical..........can a true Apostolic be a Democrat who believes in these things and please God?




Just wondering. This will be the first election that I will be voting as a registered Independent.

"God once winked at ignorance, but now requires every man to repent".

In light of the above scripture, I don't see how.

[Apprehended]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

Since the Democratic party platform is primarily liberal to the core, believing in:

Abortion on demand
Gay Marriage & gays as a special interest group
BIG government
More government control of citizen's lives
Silencing the Christian voice in America
Removing the 10 commandments

and a host of other causes that are un-biblical..........can a true Apostolic be a Democrat who believes in these things and please God?




Just wondering. This will be the first election that I will be voting as a registered Independent.

But of course. The only requirement for such an Apostolic...NO CONSCIENCE. That is not problmatic...there seems to be no shortages of such creatures.

[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by Ferd

well a christian CAN be a republican but doesnt HAVE to be.

Now we are going in circles Ferd, he he! You must be high off of the fumes from your Viking stove or some other high end appliance that you great chefs use! J/K

When we meet in heaven, we will shake hands and praise God. I'm sure I will recognize you...you will be wearing the Ronald Reagan T-shirt!!!!! Haaaaa

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Now we are going in circles Ferd, he he! You must be high off of the fumes from your Viking stove or some other high end appliance that you great chefs use! J/K

When we meet in heaven, we will shake hands and praise God. I'm sure I will recognize you...you will be wearing the Ronald Reagan T-shirt!!!!! Haaaaa

I hope you had one hand over your heart when you typed the words "Ronald Reagan"!

it is required you know.

[RevBuddy]

In a word...


NO... I'm beating a dead Democratic donkey!!!!