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Originally posted by robbie carrobieGod is neither a Democrat or Republican. Having said that, there are political issues that God favors. For example, the scriptures indicate that government is there to maintain societal order by disallowing stealing, killing, etc. My question is, should we include universal health care in the equation?
so is God a democrat or a republican? my interest is in trying to understand the republican attitude? honestly Whodey i have really tried hard to get a handle on it. what shapes their values, what part has scripture played in this. I even invited my friend round only last week, who used to live in Baltimore to quiz him on what forges such a mental ...[text shortened]... criptural mentality with limited references to the politics. i for one would be quite grateful.
I have no problem giving to the poor. In fact, we are commanded to do so. Unfortunatly, paying ones taxes does not equate as charity, does it? Their is no charity in paying ones taxes just like those who receive them do not look at what they receive as charity. In short, if giving is mandated then it no longer is charity, it is an entitlement. You then rob the giver of giving and the receving party the gratitude for the gift. In fact, what is given is never enough.