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Dedicated Mind 08-07-2011 02:13 PM
Why I'm Against Perry
 
Here is a quote Pressing On posted.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 1087539)
Employing deeply religious language that national experts say affords both power and peril for his political career, Gov. Rick Perry in late May told a group of East Texas business leaders that he was "called to the ministry" at age 27, suggested that the governor's office was his pulpit and that God put him "in this place at this time to do his will."


Read more: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7652531.html#ixzz1UNJuwQuq


according to 2Tim 2:4 "No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life"

this is a clear admonition of true disciples becoming politicians, imo

eph 6:15 says "and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace"

how can the commander and chief of the military practice peace and turn the other cheek?

imo, politicians are not true disciples of christ, but use religion for tactical gains in popularity. Perry is no different.

Hoovie 08-07-2011 02:33 PM
Re: Why I'm Against Perry
 
Those are the very reasons I would want to vote for him! Certainly not a negative in any way.

Esther 08-07-2011 03:08 PM
Re: Why I'm Against Perry
 
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Originally Posted by Hoovie (Post 1087653)
Those are the very reasons I would want to vote for him! Certainly not a negative in any way.
:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

Dedicated Mind 08-07-2011 04:53 PM
Re: Why I'm Against Perry
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoovie (Post 1087653)
Those are the very reasons I would want to vote for him! Certainly not a negative in any way.
Hoovie, how do you think 2 tim 2:4 applies to Perry?

coadie 08-07-2011 05:32 PM
Re: Why I'm Against Perry
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind (Post 1087669)
Hoovie, how do you think 2 tim 2:4 applies to Perry?
4No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

5And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.


How does Obama contrast with this scripture?

Obama brought no business skill to the office
Obama brought no military skill to the office but is still allowing soldiers to be killed
Obama brought no faith which gives the slightest hint of praise for the creator referenced in the founding documents.

Dedicated Mind 08-07-2011 05:50 PM
Re: Why I'm Against Perry
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by coadie (Post 1087675)
4No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

5And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.


How does Obama contrast with this scripture?

Obama brought no business skill to the office
Obama brought no military skill to the office but is still allowing soldiers to be killed
Obama brought no faith which gives the slightest hint of praise for the creator referenced in the founding documents.
coadie, I interpret the scripture to mean that no man that is christian entangleth himself in politics.

Amanah 08-07-2011 06:29 PM
Re: Why I'm Against Perry
 
couldn't that mean, don't be so caught up with the affairs of this life that you have no time to seek after God?

not everyone is called to be a full time preacher

Cindy 08-07-2011 06:57 PM
Re: Why I'm Against Perry
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind (Post 1087680)
coadie, I interpret the scripture to mean that no man that is christian entangleth himself in politics.
Ah, okay. So Christians should not hold political office?

Dedicated Mind 08-07-2011 07:33 PM
Re: Why I'm Against Perry
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cindy (Post 1087688)
Ah, okay. So Christians should not hold political office?
i don't think true christians should be politicians, many beliefs would have to be comprimised. i think politicians can be christian, but it is not their main vocation. i think politicians are called to their office but not as christians.

Cindy 08-07-2011 07:58 PM
Re: Why I'm Against Perry
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind (Post 1087698)
i don't think true christians should be politicians, many beliefs would have to be comprimised. i think politicians can be christian, but it is not their main vocation. i think politicians are called to their office but not as christians.
Do we really want Christians to put aside their Christianity in any job, as you think politicians should? Do you put aside yours at work?


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