Julaine Appling: Free, Fair Elections from WI to D.C.

by | Jan 3, 2020 | Christianity, Culture & Morality, Government, President Trump, Progressive Christianity, Religious Freedom | 0 comments

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We kick off another year with a church and country that are divided over so many issues. Religion and politics continue to be lightning rods of debate across the nation, but to say Christians should keep our faith behind closed doors or out of politics is both naive and misguided.

There are biblical “evangelicals” as well as some not so biblical evangelicals who fall into both categories of support for President Trump and opposition of the president. Who is right, and can a flawed man be a good president? What about moral considerations? Is Trump worse than Obama, for example? Many would argue, absolutely not, when you look at the policies of each administration. 

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