How Should True Christians View Politics?

[goodlife]

Some say, ‘Religion and politics are subjects that not talk about.’ Even if you feel that way, it is in your best interest that you be informed about what is happening regarding religion and politics and how this may come to affect your own life. Further, by referring to the Bible on this matter, you will find that God has things to say about religion’s mixing in politics and about where it is leading.(2 Cor. 6:14)

[Peter Pedant]

o god sozza
same thread
I thought we had er moved on to something different
sozza all

[archibaldy]

PP it's the Pidgin translation of 2 Cor. 6:14 - or as the good book describes "Corinthians 2:

"Da Letta Numba Two From Paul - Fo Da Corint Peopo"

A truly fine biblical resource.

[goodlife]

Satan, offered Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world and their glory” in exchange for one act of worship. (Matthew 4:8-10) Essentially, Jesus was offered world rulership—but on the Devil’s terms. Jesus did not fall prey to this temptation. Was it really a temptation, though? Could Satan actually make such a grandiose offer? Yes, for Jesus himself called the Devil “the ruler of the world,” and the apostle Paul described him as “the god of this system of things.”—John 14:30; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 6:12

[goodlife]

Atheist@When people ask me questions about my beliefs, I have a choice, opportunity to show that we love God’s Word. Following Jesus’ example, we do not simply base our answers on our own ideas. (Proverbs 3:5, 6) Rather, we make use of the Bible in replying.

[naomi24]

//we make use of the Bible in replying. //

We know you do Goodlife. We don't. We use our common sense.

[Khandro]

//How Should True Christians View Politics?//

They should say, "God help us!" :0)

[vulcan42]

" Following Jesus’ example, we do not simply base our answers on our own ideas."
according to you Jesus referred to the devil as the ruler of the world, so on whose authority did he base that answer on, if it wasn't his own idea?

[Jackdaw33]

Let us not forget that in JW speak, 'True Christians' refers only to themselves.

[Atheist]

Goodlife. Why can't you speak like a human being? You say nothing to me that responds to my questions. I have to presume that you are just an algorithm designed by evangelicals. Prove me wrong by talking to me as a sentient being who wishes you no harm, but simply seeks to understand you and your message.

[nailit]

//Goodlife. Why can't you speak like a human being? You say nothing to me that responds to my questions. I have to presume that you are just an algorithm designed by evangelicals//

Atheist. Its been my experience speaking to JW's like goodlife that they have become automatons, parroting the doctrine that they have been taught from their church/kingdom hall. Unable to think for themselves they have no other recourse but to either quote from their literature or to copy and paste from the internet.
It honestly makes me sad to see individuals so brainwashed.

[Atheist]

Nailit. I don't actually think that they are real people; just computer-generated christian-inspired machines. I don't want to upset ordinary christian people, but things like Goodlife are obviously not really human - they never say anything that relates to genuine human questioning about the meaning of life. A decent christian would answer back with meaningful words, and we could have a civilised conversation about it all. I give up with these drones/clones/whatever..
Bst wishes to all humans here.

[nailit]

//but things like Goodlife are obviously not really human - they never say anything that relates to genuine human questioning about the meaning of life//

Trust me, they are real people. Ive known a few in my life and yes, they really do become automatons for their cult/belief/religion/sect/etc.
Thank god (no pun intended) that I escaped the brainwashing while I was young enough

[andy-hughes]

Goodlife, I think ……. Nope, lost the will to live again …….

[sevenOP]

How Should True Christians View Politics?

Hopefully using their own judgement as best they can, acknowledging their own limitations and realising 'a true Christian' is as much a fantasy/controlling idea as either of these well promoted controlling ideas:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Scotsman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_true_Scotsman

[vulcan42]

I occasionally have JW's call and they are truly brainwashed. It doesn't matter what I ask they will twist their answer so it isn't a response to my question but just what they intended to say. Just like goodlife in fact.

[goodlife]

My response to you all is I am a human, not a robot, a drone or a computerised answering machine. I have repeatedly told you all on this site, that I look to the Bible for my guidance through life and whatever I say is just as Jesus said many time, "What I speak is what the Father tells me"
As to being brainwashed. Yes, I am. But not in the sense you mean.
Because I have studied the Bible and compared the Bible teachings to what religion teaches, my mind is made over. Read Romans 12 v 2. By meditating on the word of God and his way of thinking we can prove to ourselves that his viewpoints are right. This can easily be illustrated by food. If we want to improve our health we take in food that is nutricious, but what would be the point if we take in polluted or contaminated food? So if we corrupt our minds with worldly ideas, how can we prove to ourselves that God's way is best?
Obviously we cannot avoid all worldly thinking, some exposure is inevitable, but if we can avoid ideas that can pervert our thinking. For example, pornography, immorality or violence.

Vulcan - //according to you Jesus referred to the devil as the ruler of the world, so on whose authority did he base that answer on, if it wasn't his own idea?//
If you knew your Bible you would know that Jesus always spoke his Father's thoughts. Also by reading the account in Matthew Ch. 4 when he was tempted in the wilderness, Satan showed he was the Ruler of the World.

[Zacs-Master]

' I look to the Bible for my guidance through life'

why don't you just believe in yourself?

[Khandro]

//why don't you just believe in yourself?//

What exactly does that mean?

[Zacs-Master]

Instead of using religion as a crutch.

[Khandro]

//Instead of using religion as a crutch.//

Is it OK to use philosophy, the law or perhaps some other form of received standards as a crutch?