G.K. Chesterton was a maverick Christian thinker and writer in the early 1900s.  In his day it had become widely accepted not to discuss religion or politics.  So, just to buck the system, for thirty years he wrote a column about religion and politics.  His biographer, Dale Ahlquist, affirmed his decision.  “If you think about it, every controversy, every argument, every discussion is really about religion or politics.  Or both.  Religion has to do with our relationship with God.  Politics has to do with our relationship with our neighbor.  These are controversial for the simple reason that all the problems in the world come from our failure to obey the two great commandments:  to love God and to love our neighbor.”

Looking at the candidates for President through the lens of the great commandments, does God have a horse in this race?

No.

Oh does God have a hand in this! The Bible states that the authorities stand placed there by God, in other words they are aloughed by God. That does not mean that God guides them. The big issue is that most people do not want to accept God’s Government. They think they are smarter than God. Kind of like Adam and Eve.

I agree with you Cranenut. I will add that most people do not even know God. They are ruling by the world’s ways. To bad but God is still in control.

Interesting some of these comments… And the fact that more have responded since the election than before it.
After getting out of the military (Vietnam era) I started taking a serious look at religion.  Having spent the past 31 years trying to help people understand exactly that… the goverments are allowed by God; sort of a necessary, and temporary, evil.  One of Satan’s first temptations of Christ was offering him all the kingdoms of the earth. How could Satan do that if they didn’t belong to him??  And Daniel 2:44, 45 indicate that when Christ establishes his Kingdom, all worldly governments will be eliminated by him, not war between themselves.  When I realized that the policy of “freedom of religion” is a governmental policy, and not from God; i.e. God gives us the “free will” to obey him or disobey him, not to chose for ourselves what form of worship we want.  At Isaiah 55: 6,7 he begs us to search for Him; so he can be found.  Hopefully this inspires some to examine your Bible more closely; we are living in dangerous times!!

SkagitLifer - 14 December 2008 01:05 AM

we are living in dangerous times!!

Or not.

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Not sure exactly what your point is, as I certainly believe all that you have quoted here.  Maybe I should have worded it:  “we are living in dangerous times, for those who have not come to know God”...?  Is that more acceptable?  But to be sure, the days Christ spoke of as the “Great Tribulation” are going to be extremely difficult for all; but Christians will have the peace of mind indicated by your quote.

What is this Great Tribulation that you speak of?

Yes God is is there in this situation.

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MariachiBiker Posted: 05-14-2009 12:56 AM

What is this Great Tribulation that you speak of?

The description of the Great Tribulation referred to can be found in the Bible, the book of Matthew, chapter 24.  It can also be found in the book of Mark, chapter 13, which basically says the same thing.  It was just written by another witness.  There is also reference to the Great Tribulation in the last book of the Bible, Revelation. 

The Great Tribulation is a time unlike any other in history.  It will be a time when much evil will be in the earth and the Truth and Christianity will not be tolerated.  Many people will be betrayed and killed for their belief in Jesus Christ.  There will also be signs in nature.  For a full description of the Tribulation I suggest you look up the passages.  If you don’t have a Bible you can go to http://www.biblegateway.com/ and look them up.

Basically it refers to the time right before Christ returns.  The time is described so that when people see these things happening, they will be aware that time is short, and that they don’t have much time to seek a true and right relationship with God before it is too late.