In a letter to the editor titled “Democrats do welcome Christians,” (Sept. 8) the writer strongly asserts the mere mention of several Bible verses by a couple of DNC speakers as adequate evidence that Christianity is both thriving and welcome in the Democratic Party.
However, to believe this assertion you also have to turn a blind eye to much of what the Democratic party has voted in favor of for many years, as well as the very revealing disagreement at their own convention, in trying to push God out of their platform. With more than half the Democratic delegates emphatically voting to do so, it does not take significant spiritual discernment to realize their willingness to shout boo’s toward God is not a Christian-friendly environment.
The Scripture, “By their fruits you will know them” is a convicting indictment on much of the content in the Democratic platform. It’s also a perverse misinterpretation of Scripture for them to misapply a few select passages as pertaining to government while so conveniently ignoring many other passages that don’t condone their liberal positions (abortion, gay marriage, parts of ObamaCare, etc.).
This kind of Christianity of convenience and personal preference plagues our nation and even many churches. Thus, it manifests itself in people professing Christianity while publicly taking positions that clearly violate scriptural commands. Both Democrats and Republicans share guilt in their succumbing to these unbiblical violations. Those who profess Christianity need to experience a “Divine Revelation,” realizing that loyalty to all biblical teachings/morality must far exceed our loyalties to any given individual or political party. Otherwise, deceived hearts and minds will continue for many of those who don’t embrace God’s word as final authority in every area of life.
Let’s earnestly pray that professing Christians will place biblical truths above political party loyalties.
— Nate Mullet
Goshen
Letters to the Editor
Democrats' platform not ‘Christian friendly’
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Cyclists should respect road rules
During the annual (Pumpkinvine) bike ride (from Goshen to Shipshewana on Saturday) there were hundreds of people riding around on back roads.
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Nazi flag is no laughing matter
An article in the The Elkhart Truth (June 13) appeared with this headline, “What would you do if your neighbor flew a Nazi flag?”
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God with U.S. since the beginning
It’s no coincidence that virtually every state constitution honors God in their preambles and mentions God in sections that refer to religious freedom. Several of the religious freedom sections mention Christianity specifically.
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Will be glad when President Obama ‘has went’
I once heard of a little boy who had a habit of saying, “I have went.”
One day the teacher made him stay after school and write, “I have gone” 500 times on the blackboard. -
‘Thank you’ doesn’t say enough
It weighs heavy on my heart to read about the recent transportation budget cuts for the Goshen High School music and athletic departments. I certainly understand that difficulties arise and appropriate cuts have to be made. This is not a letter of argument, but of encouragement.
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Businesses step up for Chamberlain
The Chamberlain Elementary School PTO is so proud of and thankful for the support of Goshen businesses. Because of their help, Chamberlain was able to provide a successful Fun Night for the students and patrons of their school.
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An open letter to Joe Donnelly and Dan Coats
I am writing to encourage you to support the bipartisan immigration bill crafted by the so-called “Gang of Eight” senators: four Republicans, four Democrats.
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Be proud of the Goshen Redskins
We can become riled up about various things and the Redskins idea for change is really one that I believe should be very low on the totem pole of problems or suggestions to take issue with.
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Nickname issue is not dead yet
With the Chief statue being returned to the gym at Goshen High School, most would feel that the battle was won. But this fight over Goshen’s mascot and nickname is far from over. The fact of the matter is, had it not been for social media the administration might not have received the backlash that it did from the public. But if this plays out like many issues in our society do, within a few weeks or months this issue will lose public interest. I would like to offer encouragement against that.
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Country is headed for a big loss
I am a conservative, liberty-minded individual who works politically through the Republican Party. Over the years the party that claims to hold up leaders like Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan has slowly morphed into an ever so slightly lighter version of the Democratic Party.
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