Voting, yeah or nay.

[Shinobi]

I am putting this here because ultimately in the end prophecy of the last days centers on Israel. That being said most of us here are US citizens and this Nov. 5th is of great importance. Now I can not state it as well as my friend did so I am just putting the link here for those interested.

Voting...

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[Ronnie]

Voted early.

 

[Tall Timbers]

I voted early. Until this year, I always voted on election day, but I wanted to make sure I was able to vote in case something unexpected happens.

I don't see voting as a mandatory act for citizens. I believe in liberty, and the right for every individual citizen to choose whether they will vote to not. As for myself, I don't ever plan on missing the opportunity to vote. I do think that the person who does not participate in the election process has no room to complain about the results.

 

[Shinobi]

I voted early. Until this year, I always voted on election day, but I wanted to make sure I was able to vote in case something unexpected happens.

I don't see voting as a mandatory act for citizens. I believe in liberty, and the right for every individual citizen to choose whether they will vote to not. As for myself, I don't ever plan on missing the opportunity to vote. I do think that the person who does not participate in the election process has no room to complain about the results.

I would agree. It is a "RIGHT" to vote not a requirement to do. The same as in the Miranda rights a person has the right to remain silent which is opposite of the First amendment where we have the right to free speech. As such our right to vote is also a right not to vote. But for those not voting, any complaint in the outcome of an election is a waste of time since participation was involoved. Same as you win or lose a trophy in an event you did not partake in.

Why am I saying this? It is because I am noticing a lot pulpit based social media influencers are actually calling people out who choose not to vote as if it were a sin against God. But then look at the times we are in where many are straying from the faith and preaching false doctrines all over the place.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Why am I saying this? It is because I am noticing a lot pulpit based social media influencers are actually calling people out who choose not to vote as if it were a sin against God.

I've seen arguments on Christian Boards about the responsibility to vote in previous elections. I have a hard time understanding why a person wouldn't vote, but I'll respect that they have the liberty to make that choice for themselves.

There will always be those who feel a need to impose their will upon others... which is just one reason why I feel that my voting is important.

 

[mattfivefour]

I would suggest that sin is sin regardless of what sin it is. Just because some sins are not called out does not mean they they are not sin. Of course they are. The decision to vote or not vote is one between an individual and God. Personally, I believe it is important to use a gift that God has given us. And He has given us the gift of being able to choose our leaders. Surely He expects us to use that gift, and to use it to promote His world view.

Therefore, in a situation where one leader vows to continue to confuse children (and adults) about gender, to enable their sexualization, to usurp parental rights, to expand the killing of babies, to restrict free speech, and to put limits on Christian beliefs, while the other leader vows to protect those things, then as a Christian how can I not make my voice heard? How can I not vote for God's values?

Yes, this is a secular society; but that is exactly where God has placed us. And He placed us here to be salt and light. Salt does no good if it's kept in a box. Light does no good if it remains covered. We need to go out and make sure we do all we can to promote what God wants, which is by the power and leading of the Holy Spirit to restrain evil during this Age. It is our responsibility as part of His Church. A responsibility for which we will answer one day. And, in this country, voting is one of the tools God has given us to accomplish His will.

 

[Shinobi]

There will always be those who feel a need to impose their will upon others... which is just one reason why I feel that my voting is important.

There in lies the problem, the imposing of one's will on another in a land supposedly founded on the concept of individual liberty.

 

[Goodboy]

I do think that the person who does not participate in the election process has no room to complain about the results.

Yes I think all should vote and I did vote for the lives of the unborn babies if nothing else. I really like Tall Timbers excellent point above!!!

 

[Baby Yoda]

Also voted early, did it during the pando and seems like a good idea to continue.

Have voted every election since the year I turned 18.

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

Of course you should vote, we have a role to act as restrainers as ambassadors of Christ !!

 

[Matthew6:33]

I think if you have a biblical world view and you choose to sit this election out it's a sin. For the simple fact that you are not letting the Restrainer act through your ballot cast.

We all know the devil is already hard at work in the voting apparatus.

 

[bigMoose]

All should vote and make the best decision possible aligned with His Will and His Ways. No person perfect, but Jesus; no government perfect, but His Kingdom.

Wife and I voted as early as we could in person. Not voting, is a 1/2 vote for the party of death.

 

[Margery]

Of course you should vote, we have a role to act as restrainers as ambassadors of Christ !!

This Canadian agrees 100% with this Australian!