Reason #8

I left the church because it was often assumed that everyone in the congregation voted for Republicans. 


(15 Reason I Left the Church - Rachel Held Evans) 


I have to confess - back in the late 1980's while I was working as a locksmith - I listened to Rush Limbaugh on a regular basis.  I could say that the locksmith van only had a "AM" radio and it was the only station I could pick up, but the reality is I enjoyed it.  I have never really had a great desire to be involved in politics, but I guess I was a Republican for a few years.  I think it all changed for me when a particular president and congress were both in power and from the republican party and I like many other Christians thought - "Okay, now things might really change."  I really had put my hope in the political system of the Republican party, only to hit the wall of reality.  Nothing really changed like I thought I was promised it would.  God really spoke to me about the reality that I must put my hope and trust in Christ alone, not a political party.  


I believe it is a good thing to have Christian politicians in office.  
I believe we are called to pray for every authority! 
I believe many people will always have strong political views and opinions and be a part of the church.  
I believe there is hope for the United States of American, but I no longer believe our hope will be in our political system.  Spiritual renewal and revival starting with the youth of the Body of Christ is our only hope.  
I believe it is in the best interest for the church to keep our political opinions at home!  The Bible reminds us to avoid pointless and divisive arguments.  We surely have better things to talk about as the Body of Christ than to talk about politics. 


Paul reminded Timothy and us that "our hope is in the living God.." (1 Timothy 4:10)