Religion and Politics In America

by John Waddey⁽⁴⁰⁾
firstcenturychristian

Did you see the recent article in the news about religion and politics in America? A poll by the Pew Research Center found that those who attend religious services regularly will vote Republican by a 2 to 1 margin, while who never attend services will vote Democrat by a 2 to 1 margin. Thomas Mann of the Brookings Institute notes " In a society that values religion as much as (this one) that’s significant. This is a recent development that began in the 1990s and reach fruition with the turn of the century. Political analysts and commentators of all stripes are buzzing about this development Those on the left are angry and upset to hear these stats. They are very sarcastic and critical of those whose religion influences their political choices.

The unmentioned factor in this separation in our population is the cultural war that is now raging in our society. Issues such as * Homosexual rights and marriage; * Attempts to redefine the meaning of family and morality; * Abortion on demand, including partial birth abortion; * Feminism; * Political correctness; * The legal war against Christianity; * The determination to deny the important role of Christianity in the founding of the nation; * The determination to forbid the mention of God in schools, public buildings and forums; * The forbidding of prayer and Bible reading in schools; * The use of schools to teach and promote liberal anti-Christian social values and practices:, * The vigorous promotion of " multiculturalism " which translated means that Christianity is of no more value than Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam or paganism and witchcraft; * Anti-Americanism with its shaming and downplaying of patriotism and love for the nation; * The way we deal with crime and criminals; *Corruption in politics, courts and society.

These and other similar issues are forcing Americans to make their political choices based on the candidates and parties that reflect their side of this cultural war. Americans who take their religion seriously are not just committed to the Republican Party, they are looking for candidates who espouse and defend their cherished values. Those candidates from either party that do so will get their votes. Why should anyone be surprised at the way religious people think and act? If it is right for unbelievers, hedonists, and those who despise America to support those who champion their values, why should not those whose religious values are strong?

Article submitted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 & read 17 times.

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