In a message dated Mon, 6 Mar 2000 5:50:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Stefan Fischer"
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> Hi Michael
>
> > That's the attitude that says we shouldn't participate in politics because "God
>will take care of it".
> Check Romans 13:1
> Romans 13:1 "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no
>authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God."
True. Their authority is from God but that doesn't mean it's His will for them to be
there.
> > Why not apply that to winning souls? Don't witness, don't be a Ranger ... SNIP...
>so I guess we can all
> > backslide because if God really wants us in heaven - He'll get us
> > there?
> Where can I find this in my bible?
>
You can't. That was my point - I was being facetious. We do these things because we
want others to know Christ because without Him many things happen that are not His
will.
>> I'm not of the opinion that a good christian should keep out of politics. But my
>opinion is that this whole discussion is a private affair. Churches should not be
>partisan in any election campaign. Not my church in a german campaign, not your
>church or Mr. Robertson or anybody else who has influence on people because of his
>position in any church. Vote for the candidate you like best, but keep this
>discussion out of RangerNet it doesn't help Rangers in any way especially the
>"Non-Americans" among us.
>
Sorry. I disagree. I believe we should and I belive churches should participate AND
be partisan. This country will NOT turn around or even come close without Christian
participation. I guess if you don't like the discussion just delete the e-mail - much
like I'm doing with Andy's vegemite discussion attempt! <VGB> :>)
In Christ,
Michael
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