Growth Is it a sin to fight over politics?

[DavidC]

Sarcasm

Thry say don't talk about religion or politics....
Politics is just crazy though and seriously inside the church.

 

[Papa Zoom]

I realize it is nothing new, just the Bible says do not sin in your anger, things like that and personalky I see more name calling, bitterness, and raunchy behaviour from the left but it does happen both ways, too.

I fully agree.

 

[Papa Zoom]

My daughter's in-laws don't like to talk politics. They are not conservatives. I am. So when the subject of politics comes up, I usually agree with them by stating something I know they'd agree with or finding something they said that I agree with. It's not hard to do in today's political climate. For example, the GOP is run by a bunch of do nothings. They make promises and then don't deliver.

 

[DavidC]

My daughter's in-laws don't like to talk politics. They are not conservatives. I am. So when the subject of politics comes up, I usually agree with them by stating something I know they'd agree with or finding something they said that I agree with. It's not hard to do in today's political climate. For example, the GOP is run by a bunch of do nothings. They make promises and then don't deliver.

All of the gov't is a bunch of do nothings. lol

 

[jasonc]

Thry say don't talk about religion or politics....
Politics is just crazy though and seriously inside the church.

Any group will have politics.

 

[DavidC]

Any group will have politics.

Different levels of politics maybe.

I sin about politics too, it is just I am trying to avoid it. I mean, I would like to ounch some people in the face, lol, but.....lol

 

[jasonc]

Different levels of politics maybe.

I sin about politics too, it is just I am trying to avoid it. I mean, I would like to ounch some people in the face, lol, but.....lol

I seldom take it personally, it happens but blah. You posted a statement about government employees .I am one.I have my hot button issues and I avoid those if I must. Locally thas more of a problem here.it's discussed in my route pic thread. Don't worry about reading 300 pages of comments and photos. I'm sure the drama here will warrant a post.

 

[DavidC]

I seldom take it personally, it happens but blah. You posted a statement about government employees .I am one.I have my hot button issues and I avoid those if I must. Locally thas more of a problem here.it's discussed in my route pic thread. Don't worry about reading 300 pages of comments and photos. I'm sure the drama here will warrant a post.

lol
Are you military?
Yep, hot buttons for me too, like what goes on in public schools.

 

[jasonc]

lol
Are you military?
Yep, hot buttons for me too, like what goes on in public schools.

National guard,retired.

 

[DavidC]

National guard,retired.

Cool.
How many years did you serve?

 

[jasonc]

Cool.
How many years did you serve?

24

 

[DavidC]

24

Congrats, that seems like a long time.

 

[jasonc]

Congrats, that seems like a long time.

Stop,dont go there.

 

[DavidC]

Stop,dont go there.

lol

 

[Edward]

"Church, is never political."

Do you believe that is true?

Where I luve, the church is the most political, but maybe those churches are spreading the doctrines of demons?!?

I meant to say something about this. You're darn right they are. From what I've heard they are instructed to leave certain topics alone, or they might lose their tax exempt status. I don't understand that either, so why not teach the truth as it should be taught and pay the taxes? Like the Lord couldn't bless the church if they pay taxes. That is a crock. Worried about the money. That's making money the focus and not Jesus. That's a mistake, at the least.

(ooo might have to pay taxes...)

 

[jasonc]

You can't openly endorse a politician

 

[markathome]

I meant to say something about this. You're darn right they are. From what I've heard they are instructed to leave certain topics alone, or they might lose their tax exempt status. I don't understand that either, so why not teach the truth as it should be taught and pay the taxes? Like the Lord couldn't bless the church if they pay taxes. That is a crock. Worried about the money. That's making money the focus and not Jesus. That's a mistake, at the least.

Non-Profit Church
For-Profit Church
For-Profit Incorporated Church so Government has no say so as to what is said.
For-Profit Incorporated Church don't have to register with IRS differently.
No tithing required.
No payroll required.
Non-Denominational.
Open all Day Sunday from 9-6
Open Pulpit on Sunday for all the local Bible College Student's who want to come in & get some experience.

Can't accept donations & selling memberships just doesn't feel right?
So how would cash exist to pay the rent & etc

 

[DavidC]

You can't openly endorse a politician

We have a pastor out here who has a blog called, Pastor's Pick.

 

[DavidC]

Non-Profit Church
For-Profit Church
For-Profit Incorporated Church so Government has no say so as to what is said.
For-Profit Incorporated Church don't have to register with IRS differently.
No tithing required.
No payroll required.
Non-Denominational.
Open all Day Sunday from 9-6
Open Pulpit on Sunday for all the local Bible College Student's who want to come in & get some experience.

Can't accept donations & selling memberships just doesn't feel right?
So how would cash exist to pay the rent & etc

The gov't would definitely mandate the rules. Anyone could join.

 

[civilwarbuff]

You can't openly endorse a politician

No religious entity has been successfully prosecuted over that law. It is widely believed to be an unconstitutional restriction on freedom of speech.