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The 2024 Election and Talking Politics with My Children
[…] to teach our children a valuable lesson: they don’t need to adopt our viewpoints. They are free to explore, question, and ultimately decide what they believe about politics, faith, and the values they hold dear. Independence in thought, especially today, is a critical skill. We’re trying to give them the tools to evaluate information […]
Pastors can now politically speak their mind.
[…] house of worship in good faith speaks to its congregation, through its customary channels of communication on matters of faith in connection with religious services, concerning electoral politics viewed through the lens of religious faith, it neither ‘participate[s]’ nor ‘intervene[s]’ in a ‘political campaign,’ within the ordinary meaning of those words ….” Rather than […]
Why do Pastors get Involved in Politics?
[…] stand today). However, all that has nothing to do with this article. The reader’s comments made me reflect on the damage church pastors do when they add politics to their calling to: 2 Timothy 4:2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and […]
The Problem Is Spiritual, Not Political
Christ is the solution to all of life's challenges.
Persecution – Politics – Christian Takeover
[…] forcibly linked to terms like “conservative”, “anti-vax”, “Trump”, and “capitalism”, our theology on evangelism, sexual orientation, and abortion only aggravate those who can’t, or refuse to, separate politics from religion in evaluating people on an individual basis. For the Christian evangelist, this compounding negative impression (political and theological) only serves to increase the need […]
Our Fractured American Political Parties
Regardless of current attempts to rewrite history, our country was founded on Biblical Christian principles. However, there have always been two distinct political parties, differentiated on the question of states rights (Republican Party) vs. federal control (Democratic Party). To some degree, these differences remain in play, though much has been added to the disparity between […]
“Politics should not be part of Sunday morning sermons.”
[…] they spend their training studying the real thing. Once they have immersed themselves in the real, all forms of fake stand out as what they are. Similarly, politics has no business in the church, particularly the mega-churches whose pastors, because of their influence, are drawn into publicly supporting various candidates which ultimately undermines their […]
The Politics of Abortion
Abortion Pros & Cons for Christians and the Pro-Life Movement.
‘Church Shouldn’t Be Political,’ Says Pastor…
With BLM, Pride Flags On Building
“Christian Nationalists focus on politics rather than dealing with the evil in their own souls.”
Why be intentionally divisive when it only strengthens seekers to resist the calling of God in their lives?
If you are not able to pray for and love those who have different political views, you are no longer under God’s authority.
[…] to offer. There is a balance each Christian has to keep in when to speak up and when to remain silent on the lesser things (for example politics) of this earth. Ultimately we need to follow His unique calling in each of our lives, but His desire is not for us to beat people […]
Political and Media frogs in a warming pot will likely reject the the rising temperature until it’s too late to change America’s direction.
Quick Quote – Source – Unknown, modified by Jeff Hilles
Theology is too important to be polluted by linking it to political ideology.
Quick Quote – Source – Jeff Hilles
Once you start down the road to Socialism it’s politically impossible to go back.
Source – Jeff Hilles
Sadly, politics has a way of filtering out the good folks and leaving us the residual.
Source – Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian Perspective – Consider those who will likely be running for the highest office in the most powerful nation in the world. God is in control of all that has and will happen. As Christians, we are not to exhibit a spirit of fear, but of faith. 2 Timothy […]
What do Sneakers, Bibles and Politics have in Common?
I am not a Trump fan, but am a conservative, Biblical Christian.
Political promotion of the “lesser of evils” can detract from evangelism.
There is a point where even the better choice is no longer good enough.
The extremes on both sides of the political spectrum tend to become the definition of the whole group by the opposing side.
Quick Quote – Source – Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – In reality, the extremes are outliers rather than a good representation of the average. However, they make perfect click bait for the opposition to point a finger at.
Many in our post-Christian society have adopted politics as their religion.
Quick Quote – Source – Jim Denison This is true of both Christians and non-Christians. As much as Biblical Christians care about the deterioration of the world around us, we need to keep the main thing the main thing, Jesus, His crucifixion, His resurrection, and His calling.
Politics in the Pulpit of Biblical Christian Churches
There is constant criticism, ranging from caution to anger, over Pastors who inject politics into their sermons, or, for some, replace their sermons with a diatribe of rhetoric on our current political conditions in America. Further aggravating the resistance to speak the truth in love, is a fear of being called everything from a […]
One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by inferiors.
Quick Quote – Source – Plato A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – There is a controversy on the subject of Christians’ political activity. The Bible calls us to live peacefully with everyone and follow the laws established by our government which has been put over us by God. If we are to do that AND […]
At 69, I’m Changing Sides
[…] our readers, it serves as a stake in the ground for me to refer back to, defining why I became a writer on the intersection of media, politics and Biblical Christian theology. Today is birthday 69, an unfathomable warp in time since I am convinced I just turned 50 last year. By now one […]
When words ignited a rebellion on January 6
[…] with your God. (Micah 6:8) Excusing the events of January 6 is not an act of mercy; it is a denial of justice. The implications extend beyond politics — they strike at the heart of living in a society grounded in equality and accountability. Reflections on Violence January 6, 2021, was more than a political failure; it […]
Leaving the World Unchanged
[…] service to others, rather than solely defending religious beliefs or ideologies. It argues that true Christianity is demonstrated through actions that reflect Christ’s love and kindness, particularly towards the vulnerable. The ultimate question for Christians is not about their impact on society or politics, but about the difference they made in the lives of individuals.
Saturday November 22, 2025
[…] for God’s existence, examining twelve fields of knowledge. It argues that scientific progress increasingly points towards a Creator, challenging the materialistic worldview. CBN – Islamists in US Politics, Sharia in Texas? Warning from Christian Apologetics Expert Alex McFarland – Zohran Mamdani, a foreign-born Muslim, will soon be sworn in as mayor of New York […]
Do Americans trust the Church?
A statical overview by political affiliation and a comparison with other institutions.
Rome’s Fall and America’s Future
A reminder that history can serve us well — both as a warning and a guide, but only if we learn.
Bipolar Nation
[…] social hierarchy while opposition political changes which would result in a significant shift of society strongly either to the left or the right. Both center-left and center-right politics involve a general association with centrism combined with leaning somewhat toward their respective sides of the left-right political spectrum. Adherents like to see a high degree […]
A Faithful Look at the 2024 Presidential Election
[…] in some ways, more challenging to accept. Harris didn’t lose because of a hidden plot but rather because of the complex and often messy dynamics of American politics in a divided nation. Could Trump have orchestrated a secret plan to overturn an election in our decentralized, state-run system under a Democratic administration? It’s highly […]
Christians and the Public Sphere
[…] despair. It seems that no matter who gets elected, things only get worse. Thus, there is a real temptation for Christians to put too much stock into politics or their political affiliations. As a result, we forget we have a sovereign Lord Who has authority over our nation and the entire world. With all […]
57% of Americans Say Civil War Somewhat to Very Likely
[…] in a poll, out of frustration or even anger, is not always what they truly believe. However, the poll unquestionably indicates a deteriorating trajectory in this country. Politics President Biden, clearly on the campaign trail, provided the news media on both sides of the political spectrum with fodder. On the same day the YouGovAmerica […]
The New Erika Kirk Turning Point
[…] this great country (patriotism is not the same as nationalism), the copy above seems in line with my worldview. A bit too much on the side of politics over Christianity, but ok … I get that it is set for a broad audience of conservatives, not exclusively Christians. So then I look at the […]
The Voter’s Biblical Response to National Elections Wins and Losses
[…] as always, the results have left some voters celebrating and others disappointed. It is in times like these that the wisdom of maintaining a healthy detachment from politics becomes clear. Since our preference is never guaranteed, it’s wise to detach enough to be able to forge ahead without descending into despair, wishing the worst, […]
The Great Replacement Theory:
[…] theories function as coping mechanisms, offering a sense of order and control in a confusing world. Richard Hofstadter (1964) described this as the “paranoid style” in American politics—where frustrations are projected outward onto imagined enemies. Modern cognitive studies confirm the pattern: lower reasoning ability correlates strongly with belief in conspiracies, while conspiracy believers often […]
New Years Day 2025 Tragedies
Confronting violence and finding the courage to demand change.
The Power of Tradition in the Wake of the 2024 Election Results
Biden’s conciliatory invitation marks Trump’s first return to the White House since 2021
George Soros, US Borders, and the New World Order
When the name “George Soros” appears in the media it typically brings with it a discussion on progressive agendas, the funding of the Democratic party, and the injection of liberal District Attorneys in major cities throughout America. Often insight into the broader goals of his efforts remain largely ignored. This article is intended to shed […]
Media Payola
[…] utterly convinced of the ideological system of the institution they just spent 4–6 years trying to convince they are worthy of a degree. And they take their politics into the workplace and it influences their reporting of facts. Their reflexive political ideology is that “red” states are horrible and stupid for not agreeing with […]
Why the Media Lies to Us
[…] banged out from press releases or using a resource known as Journalist’s Resource, a product of the Harvard Kennedy School of Journalism and the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy. This newsletter provides journalists with “in depth” information on developing hot topic issues and suggests what tack journalists ought to take in their […]