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It would seem there is a lot of members of the Judeo-Christian faith on this fourm, who feel the need to tell other's of thier faith who to vote for. I haven't seen anyone of another other faith doing this. I very curious to know why.
I believe Christians are commanded by God to spread the faith, (I'm sure a Christian can cite chapter and verse as to where this is in the Bible; I can't, since I'm not that familiar with Christian scripture.) This is probably the main reason why you're seeing this behavior.
Somewhere down the line they got in their heads that they could also tell people how to vote, as well. Not sure where this comes from. I'm pretty sure it's not in the Bible, though.
Voting, like religion, is a deeply personal matter.
Pagans (of virtually any stripe) don't proselytize, (as I'm sure you know, being a Druid) so you probably won't see a Pagan telling you to convert or which candidate to vote for.
I'm not sure how other faiths handle this. Perhaps someone else will offer an opinion.
Blessings,
Goon
But they aren't spreading the faith they are telling others who they SHOULD vote for.
If it really bothers you, I'd suggest just ignoring it. If they persist in bugging you about it, bring it to the attention of the Mods and let them handle it.
Blessings,
Goon
Voting, like religion, is a deeply personal matter.
Honestly, I hope that Christianity will learn to stop living vicariously through politics and start "changing the world" in their own backyards instead of on the big world stage.
It's a deeply PUBLIC matter (on both counts).
A lot of religions may be private affairs, but not Christianity.
It started out as the proclamation that Jesus is Kyrios (Lord), which was a title assumed by the Roman Emperor. Basically, they were saying that there was a new Emperor. This got the early Christians into a lot of hot water (not to mention arenas).
Christianity has been privatized a lot since the mid 18th century, mostly because Christians bought by and large into Enlightenment rhetoric.
And what you're seeing today with Christians forming voting blocs in the USA, according to my armchair anaysis, is the outworking of an inner Christian faith dynamic that rebels against the artificial privatization of their religion. (Of course, their overweening interest in sexual matters shows that privatization is still strong, even if rebelled against. Christians ought to focus more on matters of justice than matters of the bedroom.)
Yes, because that's why all the disciples made it their priority to get elected and infiltrate the Roman government.The big world stage is our backyard.
Politics is very similar to religion, honestly. However, I never tell anyone to vote for someone based on religion. I discuss the issues, that's it.
Honestly, I hope that Christianity will learn to stop living vicariously through politics and start "changing the world" in their own backyards instead of on the big world stage.
I disagree! Religion is a private matter, and, were you to ask me in real life what my religion is, my answer would be to tell you to butt out. It's none of your business. I'd tell you the same thing about politics.
As I said, Christians are commanded to spread the word. I was never debating this point.
And this is a fundamental difference between Christianity and most forms of Paganism. Christians grow their faith (sometimes forcibly), Pagan faiths allow converts to find their own way. Most Pagan faiths figure if you were meant to be a Pagan, then you'll find your way there eventually. It's a natural process, rather than a forced one.
Which is why I stated it's a personal matter. No one should be forced into a religion against their will. That's just vanity on the converters part.
Enlightenment is hardly rhetoric. The path of buddha-dharma, for example, is the awakening of the mind and the senses. Thus, enlightenment is to perceive the world around you clearly.
I'm a Christian and I have never even suggested to anyone how they should vote. I just think that everyone needs to give some deep thought about each person that is running for whatever office and then vote according to their own convictions. If listed this way...a--Obama, b--McCain, c--none of the above, I would have to go with none of the above. I think there were some other choices out there somewhereBut they aren't spreading the faith they are telling others who they SHOULD vote for.
Why bother try to convice anyone of anything?Why try to convice others?