Well, I'm doing it. I avoided it for a while, for fear of losing potential readers, but political talk is everywhere. Not only is the presidential election just around the corner, but our culture has just gotten so obsessed with certain topics that it is simply impossible to talk about things that matter without "getting political."
I know some feel that, as historically established in the U.S., there should be a separation of church and state. My parents are of the generation that heard from their parents, "There are two things you never discuss: politics and religion."
While that may be a rule for your family during holiday gatherings, it cannot be true for me as a writer. I refuse to write about things that do not matter. I believe it is a waste of my time and yours.
If you're new here, my blog is dedicated to theology and culture. And politics is certainly tied to these topics. These topics make up the landscape where life is lived.
So, here I go.
Let's get political.
Have I succeeded in raising your blood pressure, yet? I know I'm trembling as I type. But maybe that's just because my barista accidentally gave me fully caffeinated coffee instead of the decaf frap I requested.
Well, be at ease. I'm not going to tackle any more of this weighty subject today.
As I began writing this blog post, I realized it was way too long for my readers to take in all at once. So I'm breaking it down into four separate posts. After this intro, I will tackle the following, releasing one post each week for the next few weeks.
What the Bible Says About Politics
Hope for Christians in Today's Political Climate
Why (and How) Christians Should Talk About Politics
Thanks for joining me on this journey, reader friends. I hope you can find some encouragement here, and—as always—that my words may be lost on you and only His words will remain.
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