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Therefore, here we see that Augustine described the Church called by the Spirit of God to be free and loving, and a supportive entity to any beneficial government. However, if a government works against the good, the Church before God should work over against that failing system. Therefore, we as Christians are given the task of holding the government’s irons to the fire. We are to promote the keeping of right things to be the right things. We are called so by the example of Jesus Christ to participate in the political process, championing for those rightful things that are clearly expressed in scripture. Therefore, for freedom’s sake before God, I urge one and all who are Christians to exert their democratic influence. I ask you to refrain from centering on any singular candidate or party except for reason that the political entity expresses a right biblical will for the public realm. However, during the political process, if a chosen candidate falls short and is eliminated during primary elections… prayerfully choose the next best candidate based upon acceptable positions about the important issues at hand. Do not fear making hard, prayerful choices! Do not fall away from exerting your God-given freedom. Your vote counts… And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. (Matthew 11:22-25) Therefore, since the Lord sets you free to participate in the political process, you may join a political party, work in a candidacy, and plan to vote on the issues! Being a Christian clergy person who is oriented by scripture, I find myself supporting certain candidates. Based upon scripture, I champion such as those candidates who favor pro-life |
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Black Robe Regiment-Allegany– July 2025 Editorial |
