What’s more important Jesus or being a Republican?

[Anonymous]

"How do Christians reconcile their political affiliation with the Republican Party in light of the contrast between Jesus's teachings and the policies and actions of that party?"

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Maybe I didn’t make myself clear how can you consider yourself a Christian when the policy’s the Republican Party you vote for does immoral thing

it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven?
(Yet Donald Trump is head of the Republican Party and many of his supporters tout him as chosen by god or the messiah)

Turn the other cheek
(I have never seen a Republican turn the other cheek only seek revenge)

A few examples

[Anonymous]

sorry, but nobody worships Trump, but they do get a little excited that he was the first president in a long time, or maybe ever to not be another cog in the machine. It's like the other guy said on here, I haven't had to throw my religious beliefs aside to remain a conservative/republican. But, supporting the democrat party, one would.

You've constantly seen Republicans turn the other cheek. Maybe not in D. C., but those people are Satan's little helpers, and we are not them. But you can see Democrats and liberals daily, looting stores, beating/killing/robbing innocent people on the streets, fighting for rights to turn little boys into little girls and little girls into little boys, fighting to keep porn in grade school libraries, and pushing for violence against any who disagree with them. You do not and will not see a Jesus-loving Christian supporting those things. The ones who support that, are the ones who are also pushing to take Jesus out of our daily lives.

Nice try. Peace out. :)

[ChicoFromThe305]

Personally I don't consider myself either one but I do agree with many of the things republicans agree with but as a Christian I still know the rights and wrongs and I haven't seen any of the Republican agreements I agree with contradict my believes, for example owning a gun, the bible doesn't limit us from weapons, nothing in the bible is against owning a weapon and the things I don't agree with is simply cause I just don't, religion molds someone's believes so agreeing or not is normally including your religious perspective as well, to me Jesus always comes first and never had to throw God aside to have certain agreements with a political side

[Asker]

Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied
(I hear Republicans complain nonstop about feeding the hungry and housing the poor “not with my tax dollars they say”

[ChicoFromThe305]

Yes and those people aren't following the word of God as the word of God says we shouldn't complain, they might be believers but they aren't very good Christians if they aren't following the word of God, God sees all and on judgment day they will be judged for their way of living, no one can be perfect tho we can only try following the word of God but we won't be perfect at doing so and that goes for everyone.

[BoopBoopBeep]

It also says "For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat" in 2 Thessalonians 3:10

[ChicoFromThe305]

Yep, bible makes things pretty clear, people just don't follow it, we can only blame free will I guess lol

[Anonymous]

My support for Trump is not a religious thing, he’s just a businessman and a politician. I like him because he means what he says, he didn’t get us into another war, he seemed to try his best during his presidency and 2017-2019 were the some of the most successful (financially) years of my life. Most of his policies were just common sense.


I can’t support Democrats because their policies are anti-human, pro war, anti-self defense and immoral.



Trump is not perfect, but I absolutely hate and despise the bulk of Democrats and Establishment Republicans that I blame for most of the countries problems that have gotten us here. The more they go after Trump the angrier I get. They lie, cheat, steal from us, manipulate our emotions and send our soldiers to die for their enrichment and live decadent lifestyles. They tout themselves as the “saviors of democracy” which makes me vomit. They are evil and should stand trial for crimes against humanity.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Jesus Christ and the gospel.

Being a Republican, Democrat or whatever political party of your country you like and support doesn't matter.

God isn't going to view the political party you identify with but rather did you believe on the lord Jesus Christ to be saved or not.

[legalboxers]

Probably both to them!

[BoopBoopBeep]

There's no Jesus party. You pick one or the other.

[Asker]

That’s true but if Jesus was alive today what party do you think he would support?

[BoopBoopBeep]

Neither. I've been in DC for the past 8 years and worked for the government for nearly 20. They're both the same garbage repackaged to cater to their sheep back in their districts. Also it's not like we all exactly agree on Jesus's strongest teachings. Pretty sure I remember something called the reformation. Believe there were a couple other schisms after that, too. Good deal of them don't allow abortion, so that rules out the democrats. The way they've married themselves to the extreme LGBQHGTV+ crowd, then ratchetted it up to a thousand with the books about how we can't call it pedophilia anymore... I remember Jesus calling out the sinners, but, you know... that was the version I was taught. I'm also pretty sure the whole "facts don't matter more than feelings" ideology promulgated by the extreme left didn't fall in the same book as Romans 13:4, but again, that's just me and my relationship with God. You do you.

[NamerOfStars]

Donald Trump is head of the Republican party now?

Can't you even troll intelligently?

[Anonymous]

“Chosen by God” and “the Messiah” are two very different things.

Your ignorance of Christianity—and your bigotry toward Christians—is glaringly obvious.

[Asker]

Those phrases were used by two different trump supporters at one of his rallies, saying I’m a bigot is assuming I care enough about any group of people to the extent to hate them which is a waste of time and energy I’m more annoyed and baffled I guess.

[Opinion Owner]

First you were whining about Republicans and their Christian faith, and now you’ve switched it up to Trump voters and their Christian faith.

Are there any Christians you don’t have a problem with?

[Cubus]

What if someone is not American?

Then you have only one choice

I am not an American, so of course Jesus.

[gorydetails]

I thought you morons wanted the separation of church and state.

[Anonymous]

The same way democrats that claim to be Christians reconcile supporting the murdering of children.

[BCRanger10]

What contrast?

[exitseven]

Are we talking about pro life or free speech hare?

[AnusNdaPainus]

Jesus is a Republican

[Asker]

US Conservatives talk about Jesus "bringing a sword" and chasing away tax collectors, US Liberals talk about Jesus having compassion for the poor and needy, the Confederacy talked a lot about how Paul said "Slaves, obey your masters," the Nazis made a big deal out of how Jesus wasn't reeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaalllllyyyy Jewish (mental gymnastics), and lots of kings claimed a divine right to rule by the Christian god. Everyone has some self-gratifying perception of Jesus's politics if they care to use him as a model, saw this on Reddit made a lot of sense

[jahaims]

Neither are even a little bit important

[Anonymous]

The same way the Democrats reconcile it.

[MaxUsefull]

What? 😂😂😂