Politics and Bible class? Whose idea was this?

So our recent topic in Bible class is the Government. Yikes.

I completely believe that Christians have a huge role to play in government. Christians should be involved and look at ALL the issues (that is, not just abortion and homosexuality). We need to vote for who we believe will do the best job.

I've actually heard some Christians say God agrees with Republicans, and Republicans only. But really, who are we to say that God is on our side? In the end, who is to say what is "right"? What does "right" mean anyway?

Going through a government class during this past election has been hard enough, but now in a Bible class? The whole chapter talks about how really the American government is the government God agrees with, and all other countries (unless they modeled America) are wrong. The book states that the Bible supports a representative democracy. It uses an example of Moses in the old testament (it's in Deuteronomy but I don't have the exact Scripture) telling the tribes to elect certain leaders to represent them.

Acts 2:44-45
44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.
Hmm...had everything in common? What does this sound like? Does the Bible really support a representative democracy?

I don't think you can use the Bible to support a certain of government. And even if you could twist it that way, it doesn't mean you should.

It makes me sad to look at American Christians who have lost touch with the poor even in their own neighborhood. I know I have. What happened to Christians selling their possessions and giving everyone to in need?

Why have we stopped living the way of Jesus, and turned our Bible classes (where we should be oh, studying the Bible?) into an hour of political discussion. Why have we "stopped living Christianity and started studying it?"

Please tell me your thoughts.

Blogging...hmm

So, I've decided to start blogging. Getting on here makes me think back to when Xanga was what all the cool kids did. It's funny how things change.

Writing is probably one of the best ways to get your views across. It's reflective, and you don't have to worry about saying anything you don't mean.

I will probably update this whenever I feel inspired or have thoughts to discuss, so stay tuned.

[peace.]