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I disagree with Obama on social issues like gay marriage and abortion, but I also dont think this country can afford four more years of Bush policies. I will not vote for McCain. If I don't vote for Obama I will just stay home. As a Bible-believing Christian, would it be a sin for me to vote for Obama, or would I be justified in putting aside social issues for one election for the good of the country?
I will vote for Obama, and I separate my religion from politics in the rl, because both are the cause of most of the arguements, and I really hate arguements
Well, I'm voting for Obama because I agree with his ideas (whether any politician running for office can actually do what they say they'll do is a whole different thread!) and I think we need a complete turnaround from what Bush has done in the past 8 years.
I happen to agree with him on social issues too, but think of it this way if you voted for Bush based on social issues. Did Bush outlaw abortion? Did he stop gay rights from progressing? No, he didn't, and not even when they had total Republican control. So why even bother voting on social issues.
Just vote in your best interest for the man you believe will make your daily life better.
I disagree with Obama on social issues like gay marriage and abortion, but I also dont think this country can afford four more years of Bush policies. I will not vote for McCain. If I don't vote for Obama I will just stay home. As a Bible-believing Christian, would it be a sin for me to vote for Obama, or would I be justified in putting aside social issues for one election for the good of the country?
It's more of a sin to sit home and do nothing about changing the direction of our country. God will understand if you ask him to. If you don't vote, than you have no say.
I disagree with Obama on social issues like gay marriage and abortion, but I also dont think this country can afford four more years of Bush policies. I will not vote for McCain. If I don't vote for Obama I will just stay home. As a Bible-believing Christian, would it be a sin for me to vote for Obama, or would I be justified in putting aside social issues for one election for the good of the country?
This is going to be a very, very difficult election. Very. My personal approach is to begin praying and asking God for His wisdom when it comes time to vote.
Remember, it's still an option to write-in your personal vote for a president. There's no law that says you have to choose someone on the ballot.
I disagree with Obama on social issues like gay marriage and abortion, but I also dont think this country can afford four more years of Bush policies. I will not vote for McCain. If I don't vote for Obama I will just stay home. As a Bible-believing Christian, would it be a sin for me to vote for Obama, or would I be justified in putting aside social issues for one election for the good of the country?
If, in putting aside social issues, you are also putting aside your values and morals then you are sinning in that you are not being true to yourself. If your values are Christian values, and a politicians values do not align, then you are in effect voting against Christian values. God says 'X' Obama says 'Y' if you pick 'Y' over 'X' you are putting Obama over God and that is a sin. Any politician can be substituted for Obama in this test. The concern should be on social and moral issues. God did not say, "Thou shalt not have socialistic health care. Thou shalt not have one tax structure over another." God said render unto Ceaser what is Ceaser's and unto God what is God's. God said love the world, love your neighbor. Obama has a very long history of relationships with some very hateful people. God commands honesty - Obama refuses to open the book and reveal himself on many many issues of his past and personal life. There is no sin in picking one leader over another. There is sin in picking a leader over God. And one last note, just because someone says they are Christian does not make it so. Christianity is best determined by how a person lives their life, who a person holds as friends, and how a person impacts the lives of those around him.
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