Apostolics in Politics?

[Tahari Austin]

I have a question for you all; with the rise of our potentially first black president (an exciting series of events to say the least), to what extent should Christians, specifically Apostolics’, get involved in politics and political campaigns. I have decided that I will not make phone calls to people for Barak if I’m not going to do the same for Jesus, though I was tempted (lol); but how far should I go?

Should I go to the inauguration in Jan. 2009 or is that going to far?

Help Me! I LOVE POLITICS!

[Ian J.T. Garland]

I don't think there is anything wrong with showing your support for the candidate of your choice I just think you have to remember that he is JUST a man for often we make these candidates become larger than life especially as we have seen in this election. Obama has even been attributed healing powers, which is a claim that still mystifies me. As long as you know who you serve and who comes first in your life by all means support him through his term if he gets elected just be sure God comes first in all things because he is not taking 2nd place and I know that first hand.

[Cassandra Shepard]

Should Christians participate in politics? What a great question, Hari. I have often pondered that very same question. Anyhow, I believe the Brother answered the question very well. I agree w/ the Brother, there is nothing wrong with voting and actively supporting the men and/or women that we believe is capable to stand for office. However, I do not recommend becoming an “extremist” and become too involved in politics (social issues). In my opinion, Christians should not be involved in all aspects of politics. For example, I do not believe Christians should attend rallies or participate in rallies. Lastly, as the Brother stated, we should never forget that we have pledged allegiance to God and not man. Be guided by the Holy Ghost!

[Courtney Bennett]

Paul was involved in politics he stood before kings and and other people of importances in the ranks of the Roman empire. so i think its fine to be involved in politics. i personally believe we need more apostolic in the political realm. But we have to remember our 1st order of business is to be "about my fathers business" even in politics.
Before we back anyone we must 1st look at what they stand for not only politically but morally because when you back these people you become associated with them, will that hurt your ministry/testimony? that is the question we have to ask our self

[Victor]

I agree with Courtney. Gay marriage is the prime example for why more apostolic needs to be in politics. First MA, now CA. I think we're in trouble. However, one thing I'd like to add is that the term "politics" is overloaded. What we are concerned about is good leadership, not politics. We need strong, godly leaders, not politicians. The leaders of our country, states, and cities need to be good leaders and this is where apostolic is needed. President Clinton openly talks about being influenced by apostolic leaders. Nowadays even our black leaders, for e.g. MA governor Deval Patrick, lack a moral foundation. This is a problem. It's time our leaders honor the purpose of the law, rather than using our constitutional freedoms as an excuse to condone biblical abominations. The unbelievers are using their constitutional rights to write unrighteousness into the law. I personally don't think we can win this fight without openly rejecting unbelief and immorality. I still can't get over how a single women can undermine the majority and single handedly remove prayer from the school system. It's these kind of loopholes that Christians can't prevail against in a secular society.