Religion & Politics 2 Things people should never talk about: Religion & Politics. Certainly, the church should not have a say when it comes to political.

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Religion & Politics 2 Things people should never talk about: Religion & Politics. Certainly, the church should not have a say when it comes to political issues. ???????????????????????????????? The Bible Speaks regarding every issue and certainly a Christian’s political beliefs should be shaped by the word of God. This is not a lesson to focus on candidates nor their parties. Instead it focuses on issues and certainly a Christian cannot support or endorse a candidate or political party that holds to beliefs contrary to the word of God.

A.Church / State (Rom. 13:1-7). B.Warfare (James 4:1, 2; II Tim. 2:4; I Tim. 5:8). C.Role of Women (Eph. 5:22, 23; I Pet. 3:3-6; Tit. 2:4, 5). D.Children (Eph. 6:1, 2, 4; Prov. 29:15). E.Abortion (Lk. 1:41; Ex. 21:22-25). F.Homosexual Marriage (Gen. 2:18, 21-25; Rom. 1:24-27). G.Drugs (Prov. 23:31). H.Gambling & Lottery (Eph. 4:28). I.Death Penalty (Rom. 13:1-4; Gen. 9:6). J.Euthanasia (Rom. 13:9).

The Gospel is to Influence Every Part of Life HOW HAS IT INFLUENCED YOU?