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Originally Posted by BeenThinkin
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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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.
But, is a Christian required to be fair and balanced? 
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