I think people will be surprised in this election on who wins and who loses.

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I wonder how Prop 1 in California is going to go. I can't fathom how they want to make abortion a "right." Of course the wording of it doesn't use the word abortion, but uses the umbrella term of "reproductive rights" for all women in CA, like access to birth control, etc., but if you read between the lines, you know exactly what they mean.
Hello Asianfriend. I lived So. Ca. for 20 yrs and would guess that Ca. will go with woman's' right to choose.
 
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An Early Christian Writing called the Didache condemns Abortion in strongest terms. Christianity has rejected it for 2000 years. Read the history of where it came from, and you'll see it was from the Communists, the same who killed Millions in their Gulags, like Stalin and Lenin. Solzhenitsyn estimated the Bolshevik Communists killed some 60 MN people in Russia, most of them Christians. All these things are scarcely known in the West yet they are absolutely true nonetheless.

Source: "Abortion in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 1920-2936

The Soviet government was the first government in Europe to legalize abortion. In October 1920 the Bolsheviks made abortion legal within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic with their "Decree on Women's Healthcare". After the RSFSR the law was introduced in Ukraine (5 July 1921) and then the remainder of the Soviet Union.[3]

Taken from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Russia

The First Century Didache says:

"1 There are two ways, one of life and one of death; and between the two ways there is a great difference.

2 Now, this is the way of life:…

The second commandment of the Teaching: "Do not murder; do not commit adultery"; do not corrupt boys; do not fornicate; "do not steal"; do not practice magic; do not go in for sorcery; do not murder a child by abortion or kill a newborn infant. "Do not covet your neighbor's property; do not commit perjury; do not bear false witness"; do not slander; do not bear grudges. Do not be double-minded or double-tongued, for a double tongue is "a deadly snare." Your words shall not be dishonest or hollow, but substantiated by action. Do not be greedy or extortionate or hypocritical or malicious or arrogant. Do not plot against your neighbor. Do not hate anybody; but reprove some, pray for others, and still others love more than your own life." https://www.priestsforlife.org/library/1127-the-didache

God Bless.
 
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An Early Christian Writing called the Didache condemns Abortion in strongest terms. Christianity has rejected it for 2000 years. Read the history of where it came from, and you'll see it was from the Communists, the same who killed Millions in their Gulags, like Stalin and Lenin. Solzhenitsyn estimated the Bolshevik Communists killed some 60 MN people in Russia, most of them Christians. All these things are scarcely known in the West yet they are absolutely true nonetheless.

Source: "Abortion in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 1920-2936

The Soviet government was the first government in Europe to legalize abortion. In October 1920 the Bolsheviks made abortion legal within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic with their "Decree on Women's Healthcare". After the RSFSR the law was introduced in Ukraine (5 July 1921) and then the remainder of the Soviet Union.[3]

Taken from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Russia

The First Century Didache says:

"1 There are two ways, one of life and one of death; and between the two ways there is a great difference.

2 Now, this is the way of life:…

The second commandment of the Teaching: "Do not murder; do not commit adultery"; do not corrupt boys; do not fornicate; "do not steal"; do not practice magic; do not go in for sorcery; do not murder a child by abortion or kill a newborn infant. "Do not covet your neighbor's property; do not commit perjury; do not bear false witness"; do not slander; do not bear grudges. Do not be double-minded or double-tongued, for a double tongue is "a deadly snare." Your words shall not be dishonest or hollow, but substantiated by action. Do not be greedy or extortionate or hypocritical or malicious or arrogant. Do not plot against your neighbor. Do not hate anybody; but reprove some, pray for others, and still others love more than your own life." https://www.priestsforlife.org/library/1127-the-didache

God Bless.
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No matter what the polls say, GOD will have the final say. Remember also...Eph. 6. [12] "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. "

A person elected to office may have Christian values to begin with, but when the the temptations of power come into play, they can suddenly be tested and change.
1Tim 2v1-8

What you pray for (or don't pray for) is the type of government you get!

Simples!
 
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1Tim 2v1-8

What you pray for (or don't pray for) is the type of government you get!

Simples!
I think you misunderstand those verses. ................................
Proverbs
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1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. 3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. 16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
 
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James 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
Who lusts and who kills? The liberals do by promoting all kinds of evil and iniquity including abortion, sodomy and gender mutilation. Those who are lax and indifferent between conservatism and liberalism are almost as bad as the liberals.

Again, Roe v Wade has already been overturned. This is a very critical time. With a sufficient Majority, it will remain so and a federal bill banning or limiting abortion could follow soon. With carelessness and laxity, the window of opportunity could be squandered forever. Choose your side carefully. "Choose Life, that you and your descendants may live" (Deut 30:19)
 
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1Tim 2v1-8

What you pray for (or don't pray for) is the type of government you get!

Simples!
What I now see is that people that have been brought up with a certain teaching are fixed in their beliefs regardless of what the scriptures read. The verses you refer to are not telling you how to pray to 'GET' a government but pray for the government that is in power so that you may live in peace. The Amish and related groups probably understand this and the Mennonites in certain areas seem to have control to 'GET' their man but overall it is still Gods call. One post on this chat says in effect 'In the end God wins' and if that is the correct quote you will even see the incorrect understanding as Jesus already won on the cross.
 
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Who lusts and who kills? The liberals do by promoting all kinds of evil and iniquity including abortion, sodomy and gender mutilation. Those who are lax and indifferent between conservatism and liberalism are almost as bad as the liberals.

Again, Roe v Wade has already been overturned. This is a very critical time. With a sufficient Majority, it will remain so and a federal bill banning or limiting abortion could follow soon. With carelessness and laxity, the window of opportunity could be squandered forever. Choose your side carefully. "Choose Life, that you and your descendants may live" (Deut 30:19)
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Ron won't run if Trump does...
If Trump runs, he will probably lose. I support most of his views but very tired of his constant whining about the 2020 general election. He is also, like Biden, too old with too many legal distractions. Best case, he decides not to run but instead supports Ron DeSantis who has an excellent chance of winning in 2024.
 
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If Trump runs, he will probably lose. I support most of his views but very tired of his constant whining about the 2020 general election. He is also, like Biden, too old with too many legal distractions. Best case, he decides not to run but instead supports Ron DeSantis who has an excellent chance of winning in 2024.
Juggernaut is not our responsibility. Governing our own tongues is virtually impossible whether spoken or in print we need not be influencers for the whole community unless we are in the position of authority.


James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

Matthew 25:37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?


I don't see anything in this verse about getting some voted in or out of power.
 
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Who lusts and who kills? The liberals do by promoting all kinds of evil and iniquity including abortion, sodomy and gender mutilation. Those who are lax and indifferent between conservatism and liberalism are almost as bad as the liberals.

Again, Roe v Wade has already been overturned. This is a very critical time. With a sufficient Majority, it will remain so and a federal bill banning or limiting abortion could follow soon. With carelessness and laxity, the window of opportunity could be squandered forever. Choose your side carefully. "Choose Life, that you and your descendants may live" (Deut 30:19)
Juggernaut is not our responsibility. Governing our own tongues is virtually impossible whether spoken or in print we need not be influencers for the whole community unless we are in the position of authority.


James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

Matthew 25:37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

I don't see anything in this verse about getting some voted in or out of power.
 
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Ron won't run if Trump does...
Juggernaut is not our responsibility. Governing our own tongues is virtually impossible whether spoken or in print we need not be influencers for the whole community unless we are in the position of authority.


James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

Matthew 25:37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

I don't see anything in this verse about getting some voted in or out of power.
 
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Then you need to read more of the Bible. Defending the innocent, seeking justice for the oppressed etc are Biblical Value.

Isa 1:

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15When you raise your arms to me in prayer,
I will refuse to look at you.
Even if you say many prayers,
I will not listen to you,
because your hands are full of blood.
16Wash yourselves and make yourselves clean.
Stop doing the evil things I see you do.
Stop doing wrong.
17Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Punish those who hurt others.
Help the orphans.
Stand up for the rights of widows.”
18The Lord says,
“Come, let us talk about these things.
Though your sins are like scarlet,
they can be as white as snow.
Though your sins are deep red,
they can be white like wool.
19If you become willing and obey me,
you will eat good crops from the land.
20But if you refuse to obey and if you turn against me,
you will be destroyed by your enemies’ swords.”
The Lord himself said these things."
 
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Juggernaut is not our responsibility. Governing our own tongues is virtually impossible whether spoken or in print we need not be influencers for the whole community unless we are in the position of authority.


James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

Matthew 25:37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

I don't see anything in this verse about getting some voted in or out of power.

So you believe there is no issue with transgender story time for children in elementary school? There's nothing wrong with abortion at any point in pregnancy and even after birth?
 
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Then you need to read more of the Bible. Defending the innocent, seeking justice for the oppressed etc are Biblical Value.

Isa 1:

"
15When you raise your arms to me in prayer,
I will refuse to look at you.
Even if you say many prayers,
I will not listen to you,
because your hands are full of blood.
16Wash yourselves and make yourselves clean.
Stop doing the evil things I see you do.
Stop doing wrong.
17Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Punish those who hurt others.
Help the orphans.
Stand up for the rights of widows.”
18The Lord says,
“Come, let us talk about these things.
Though your sins are like scarlet,
they can be as white as snow.
Though your sins are deep red,
they can be white like wool.
19If you become willing and obey me,
you will eat good crops from the land.
20But if you refuse to obey and if you turn against me,
you will be destroyed by your enemies’ swords.”
The Lord himself said these things."

100% wish I could give this post two "winners". I guess we learned nothing from Bonhoeffer. Sad.
 
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9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Proverbs 28th chapter would possibly help you.

Seriously?!! A member is concerned about abortion and the evil they see and you blah blah and call their prayer an abomination? Seriously, where do you get off??! These are serious issues we are discussing here. If you don't care post somewhere else. Adults are discussing here. You owe Jesus Loves India an apology. Doubt you're mature enough to get it.
 
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So you believe there is no issue with transgender story time for children in elementary school? There's nothing wrong with abortion at any point in pregnancy and even after birth?
Has nothing to do with my personal beliefs. The Bible indicates that since the fall of mankind from the position held at creation has been a downward spiral. If you read the OT there was one favored nation, Israel, which continually was given reprieve and continually rebelled against the offered guidance of God. This foreshadowed a similar situation which exists after the 1st Advent with the establishment of 'Spiritual Israel' or the 'Body of Christ' also loosely referred to as the church which many people today seem to look at as certain 'buildings'. I don't see any Biblical support for any governments on earth in the years following the 1st Advent. However, their have been governments which claim Christianity as the religion most favored and possibly this started with a Roman Emperor known as Constantine around the year 325. Now this is purely my understanding at this time and certainly people are entitled to believe whatever they want and that is as it should be. But the 1st Advent brought a Savior sent by God and He took on flesh and blood and was crucified so that any who call on Him may be reconciled with God and His final words when He was crucified were, "It is Finished". These words are indicative of His accomplishing a Work He was sent to do. Now my 'understanding' is I need not trouble myself with 'worldly' things. So you do what you like and pursue whatever you so desire. I find admonish in the Bible to pursue Heavenly things.
 
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Seriously?!! A member is concerned about abortion and the evil they see and you blah blah and call their prayer an abomination? Seriously, where do you get off??! These are serious issues we are discussing here. If you don't care post somewhere else. Adults are discussing here. You owe Jesus Loves India an apology. Doubt you're mature enough to get it.
I have posted you elsewhere if you want to read it. I am not interested in trying to convince people how or for whom they should vote.