tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post1056834220650289569..comments2023-05-26T07:41:53.109-05:00Comments on Afterthoughts On A Whirlwind Journey: The Great DebateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-12676464964449356372008-01-25T17:21:00.000-06:002008-01-25T17:21:00.000-06:00I agree, Rik. That's one thing I really dislike a...I agree, Rik. That's one thing I really dislike about people like Pat Robertson, and even the late Jerry Fallwell. Even those with Exodus International. The spend way too much time delving into politics. The fight we as Christians are in should never be a secular, political fight, but one to reach out to those in our communities and bring Christ into the world. Doesn't mean we can't have a say so in politics or an opinion, but politics should never, ever be where we put our focus on. Like you said, raising our children in better Christian atmospheres, reaching out to others in love and compassion, being a friend and a good example to our fellow man, those are the things that'll bring about real change in this country. And that's what'll make a greater, more positive difference in the lives of those around us.Brendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248268499428066786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-8232100093779577692008-01-25T16:15:00.000-06:002008-01-25T16:15:00.000-06:00The first time I voted was for Ronald Reagan in 19...The first time I voted was for Ronald Reagan in 1984. I then voted for Bush Sr., I stayed out of the Dole vs. Billary election years and then voted for W twice.<BR/><BR/>Because of my job and interactions with people in the government I tend to get a “behind the scenes” look at the political world and consequently I don’t get all that excited about “who is doing what” (or “who is doing who”) in the White House. The changes at the top of the food chain are short lived and we don’t get the best “bang for our buck” in terms of the amount of money and time that is spent and the lasting results from our efforts.<BR/><BR/>While political involvement is certainly a legitimate work for any Christian and I suppose it is some people’s calling, I have come t the conclusion that long-lasting results and better fruit of our labors and money is better spent on changing out culture at the grass roots level. <BR/><BR/>For example, the Christian homeschooling movement that started in the early 1970’s has grown tremendously and I believe that if we are faithful in training up children in the way that they should go (Proverbs 22:6) rather than turning them over to Darwinian institutions we will see a more long-lasting change in our culture.<BR/><BR/>I also believe that if we were to do the same thing in the way that we train men for the ministry and stop sending them to government accredited seminaries (which all go liberal eventually) we would have a longer lasting affect in the church as well. About 99.99% of the theological heresy I hear has its roots in the seminaries which are not under the auspices of the church but rather receive their accreditation from the state.<BR/><BR/>I could go on and on... but I think the way that Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church is having an impact on Seattle Washington is an example of how Christians can have a more long last and more effective impact on our culture. <BR/><BR/>Can you imagine if the money we spent on politics was spent in promoting the gospel and reaching the lost by followed his example?Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618960202550806181noreply@blogger.com