Why should I bother to vote since the government is unresponsive to my Christian beliefs?
St. Augustine said those who are citizens of God's kingdom are best equipped to be citizens of the kingdom of man. I think there are several good reasons to vote:
1. To take a stand against human evil. Historian John Hallowell said it best, “Only through a return to faith in God, can modern man and his society find redemption from the tyranny of evil.”
2. Christian values are a positive contribution to society. Judeo/Christian solutions to human problems make sense, and are far better than the repression of secularism.
3. Obedience to Scripture demands good citizenship. (Read Romans 13)
4. It sets an example for generations to follow. Those who vote to enhance society through Judeo/Christian principles make possible generations of blessing. For example, in 1768, John Witherspoon became the president of the College of New Jersey, now Princeton. He taught biblical principles of government to his students. John Eidsmoe writes: “Of the 478 young men who were graduates during his tenure, 13 were state governors; 3 were U.S. Supreme Court judges; 20 were U.S. Senators; 33 were U.S. Congressmen, Aaron Burr, Jr. became Vice-President; and James Madison became President.”
Witherspoon exerted an enormous influence on the direction of America, as will we, if we are good citizens and VOTE!
St. Augustine said those who are citizens of God's kingdom are best equipped to be citizens of the kingdom of man. I think there are several good reasons to vote:
1. To take a stand against human evil. Historian John Hallowell said it best, “Only through a return to faith in God, can modern man and his society find redemption from the tyranny of evil.”
2. Christian values are a positive contribution to society. Judeo/Christian solutions to human problems make sense, and are far better than the repression of secularism.
3. Obedience to Scripture demands good citizenship. (Read Romans 13)
4. It sets an example for generations to follow. Those who vote to enhance society through Judeo/Christian principles make possible generations of blessing. For example, in 1768, John Witherspoon became the president of the College of New Jersey, now Princeton. He taught biblical principles of government to his students. John Eidsmoe writes: “Of the 478 young men who were graduates during his tenure, 13 were state governors; 3 were U.S. Supreme Court judges; 20 were U.S. Senators; 33 were U.S. Congressmen, Aaron Burr, Jr. became Vice-President; and James Madison became President.”
Witherspoon exerted an enormous influence on the direction of America, as will we, if we are good citizens and VOTE!
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