Re: [RR] Does the Assemblies of God endorse GW Bush?

[Kahunapule Michael P. Johnson]

It seems to me that there is grave danger in separating politics and 
religion. Some foolish people might be inclined to think that moral 
choices made by government officials should not be dictated or affected 
by the Holy Bible and godly convictions from the Holy Spirit. Some might 
try to elevate secular ideals, such as equal treatment of all people 
regardless of "sexual orientation" above the standards of pure sexual 
conduct promoted by our loving Father in Heaven, who created people male 
and female.

Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
His throne is sustained by love. --  Proverbs 20:28
As a roaring lion or a charging bear,
so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. -- Proverbs 28:15-16
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, 
intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and 
all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life 
in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the 
sight of God our Savior; who desires all people to be saved and come to 
full knowledge of the truth. -- 1 Timothy 2:1-4

There is also grave danger in trying to control religion with politics. 
Just ask the Swedish pastor who is in jail right now for preaching that 
homosexual sin is wrong, according to Romans 1. Or ask the Catholic 
priests who died in captivity in the Tower of London at the command of 
kings who decreed the Church of England to be the new official church. 
Or ask the founding fathers of the USA, who escaped English kings to 
come to a "new" continent where they could be free to worship God as 
they please.

It is wrong for the IRS or any other U. S. Government body to dictate to 
churches what they can and cannot say in the pulpit-- including 
endorsements of specific political candidates.

The AG web site does have a good point, though, in pointing out that our 
focus needs to be on Jesus Christ and the gospel. When I live that 
gospel, it must necessarily affect my life in many areas outside of the 
local church building, including in the voting booth.

I am not the AG, but I do endorse George W. Bush. I also pray for him. I 
pray for world leaders, no matter if I voted for them or not. That 
means, dear voters, that I pray for you, too.

Still waiting for my Colorado State absentee ballot... in vain.
--
Kahunapule Michael P. Johnson
http://Kahunapule.org
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