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Are Christians To Be Politically Active?

We as Christians are to expose darkness and evil with God's Word and our testimony...........!

"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matt 5:14-16

We as Christians are to be "salt", bringing a flavoring, a seasoning and a preservative quality to the world. We should be ready to season and preserve the world for God.....!

"Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." Matt 5:13

This can , to say the least be challenging, as we see the world and society moving further from God. For The Bible tells us to obey civil government, as God gives government their authority, by placing them in authority....!

"Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king." 1 Pet 2:13-17

"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake." Rom 13:1-5

BUT.....God's Word, the Bible also instructs us to obey God's law over man's law when civil law requires us to compromise and/or break God's law.....!

"Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men." Acts 5:29

SO.... when we stand up against a civil law, there needs to be individual belief and conviction that the questioned law requires us to compromise and/or break God's law.....! What does God's Word say about the questioned law?

God's Word also tells us, as Christians we are to reprove (to make known) works of darkness or evil, things that are opposed to God's law....! Not just sit there in our comfort, but to speak out, contact our Elected Officials and let them know what is righteous, what is of God.....!
"And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them." Eph 5:11

During the 20th Century, many Christians vanished from the public policy arena. Post World War II prosperity, along with a desire to avoid becoming "worldly," lured many Christians into political complacency. Unfortunately, the further Christians removed themselves from the political arena, the more our nation's institutions decayed. By the time the danger to our once-great institutions was recognized, the bright lights of the nation once known as the shining "City on a Hill" began to dim. President John Adams said, "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." Our nation's foundation was laid upon the bedrock of Biblical truths, truths clearly evident throughout our founding documents. Clearly, our nation's founding fathers expected people of faith to participate in the political process. And although a church's tax status does limit the amount of political activity it may engage in, it does not prohibit a church from encouraging citizenship. The do's and don'ts will help guide you, without jeopardizing your church's tax-exempt status, as you lead your congregation into the God-given duties of citizenship. Remember, as Edmund Burke warned, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
Conduct non-partisan voter registration drives
Distribute non-partisan voter education materials, such as Christian Coalition voter guides and scorecards
Host candidate or issue forums where all viable candidates are invited and allowed to speak
Allow candidates and elected officials to speak at church services; if one is allowed to speak, others should not be prohibited from speaking
Educate members about pending legislation
Lobby for legislation and may spend no more than an insubstantial amount of its budget (five percent is safe) on direct lobbying activities
Endorse candidates in their capacity as private citizens - A pastor does not lose his right to free speech because he is an employee of a church
Participate fully in political committees that are independent of the church

Endorse candidates directly or indirectly from the pulpit on behalf of the church
Contribute funds or services (such as mailing lists or office equipment) directly to candidates or political committees
Distribute materials that clearly favor any one candidate or political party
Pay fees for partisan political events from church funds
Allow candidates to solicit funds while speaking in church
Set up a political committee that would contribute funds to political candidates
For More Information
If you would like "From the Pew to the Precinct" brochures, or if you have any questions regarding political activity by you or your church, please contact the national office at (757) 424-2630, email us at coalition@cc.org, or visit our website at http://www.cc.org!

If it was not for our Founding Fathers, their obedience to God, where would America be today?
Where would we be today?
SO Are Christian To Be Politically Active?

I'm a Christian, political Activist.....Standing up for God's Word and Righteousness!! Training my children to stand up for the Faith and for the beliefs we hold, at all costs!! We hold the belief that we are entering a Post Modern Age and are being ushered into The New World Order, as prophesied.

Become informed, Stand-up for Righteousness, Call your Senators, Call your Congressmen, Call your Local Officials, Be a light and salt...!
Every Bible believing Christian needs to be informed about The New World Order and the spiritual battle that is raging. We are called to be WATCHMAN, ready to sound the alarm. "For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth."Isa 21:6 "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. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."Eph 6:12-13 Prepare yourself and your family, do not fear, stand firm in the Faith, keep looking to Jesus Christ only, count the Cost of following the King of Kings and DO NOT be deceived by the evil one!!

The phone number to the United States Capital is: 1.877.722.7494 or 1.888.449.3511

Find Your Legislator's Address or Email

Important Links!

The Constitution of The United States
Judicial Watch
Free Congress Foundation
Traditional Values Coalition
American Family Association
Life Decision International
Jews For Morality
Missionaries For The Prebornl
Eagle Forum
Liberty Counsel-1st Admendment Rights
Legislative Information
United States Senate
Guide to The U. S. Congress
The Constitution Party
Pro-Life Issues
REPORTS: Homosexual Agenda

Concerned Citizens Opposed to Police States
The American Center For Law and Justice
The United Nations-GET THEM OUT!!!
American Policy Center
American Life League

A Call to Pray For President Bush!

Mark and Leanne Beyer

Music Currently playing: No scenes of stately majesty by Graham Kendrick. A celtic sounding Easter hymn written in response to the nation's mourning of Diana, Princess of Wales. Midi file sequenced by Paul Childs and is the copyrighted property of Paul Childs.

Site last updated June 14, 2003


	We as Christians are to expose darkness and evil with God's Word and our testimony...........! "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matt 5:14-16 We as Christians are to be "salt", bringing a flavoring, a seasoning and a preservative quality to the world. We should be ready to season and preserve the world for God.....! "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." Matt 5:13 This can , to say the least be challenging, as we see the world and society moving further from God. For The Bible tells us to obey civil government, as God gives government their authority, by placing them in authority....! "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king." 1 Pet 2:13-17 "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake." Rom 13:1-5 BUT.....God's Word, the Bible also instructs us to obey God's law over man's law when civil law requires us to compromise and/or break God's law.....! "Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men." Acts 5:29 SO.... when we stand up against a civil law, there needs to be individual belief and conviction that the questioned law requires us to compromise and/or break God's law.....! What does God's Word say about the questioned law? God's Word also tells us, as Christians we are to reprove (to make known) works of darkness or evil, things that are opposed to God's law....! Not just sit there in our comfort, but to speak out, contact our Elected Officials and let them know what is righteous, what is of God.....! "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them." Eph 5:11 During the 20th Century, many Christians vanished from the public policy arena. Post World War II prosperity, along with a desire to avoid becoming "worldly," lured many Christians into political complacency. Unfortunately, the further Christians removed themselves from the political arena, the more our nation's institutions decayed. By the time the danger to our once-great institutions was recognized, the bright lights of the nation once known as the shining "City on a Hill" began to dim. President John Adams said, "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." Our nation's foundation was laid upon the bedrock of Biblical truths, truths clearly evident throughout our founding documents. Clearly, our nation's founding fathers expected people of faith to participate in the political process. And although a church's tax status does limit the amount of political activity it may engage in, it does not prohibit a church from encouraging citizenship. The do's and don'ts will help guide you, without jeopardizing your church's tax-exempt status, as you lead your congregation into the God-given duties of citizenship. Remember, as Edmund Burke warned, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Conduct non-partisan voter registration drives Distribute non-partisan voter education materials, such as Christian Coalition voter guides and scorecards Host candidate or issue forums where all viable candidates are invited and allowed to speak Allow candidates and elected officials to speak at church services; if one is allowed to speak, others should not be prohibited from speaking Educate members about pending legislation Lobby for legislation and may spend no more than an insubstantial amount of its budget (five percent is safe) on direct lobbying activities Endorse candidates in their capacity as private citizens - A pastor does not lose his right to free speech because he is an employee of a church Participate fully in political committees that are independent of the church Endorse candidates directly or indirectly from the pulpit on behalf of the church Contribute funds or services (such as mailing lists or office equipment) directly to candidates or political committees Distribute materials that clearly favor any one candidate or political party Pay fees for partisan political events from church funds Allow candidates to solicit funds while speaking in church Set up a political committee that would contribute funds to political candidates For More Information If you would like "From the Pew to the Precinct" brochures, or if you have any questions regarding political activity by you or your church, please contact the national office at (757) 424-2630, email us at coalition@cc.org, or visit our website at http://www.cc.org! If it was not for our Founding Fathers, their obedience to God, where would America be today? Where would we be today? SO Are Christian To Be Politically Active? I'm a Christian, political Activist.....Standing up for God's Word and Righteousness!! Training my children to stand up for the Faith and for the beliefs we hold, at all costs!! We hold the belief that we are entering a Post Modern Age and are being ushered into The New World Order, as prophesied. Become informed, Stand-up for Righteousness, Call your Senators, Call your Congressmen, Call your Local Officials, Be a light and salt...! Every Bible believing Christian needs to be informed about The New World Order and the spiritual battle that is raging. We are called to be WATCHMAN, ready to sound the alarm. "For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth."Isa 21:6 "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. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."Eph 6:12-13 Prepare yourself and your family, do not fear, stand firm in the Faith, keep looking to Jesus Christ only, count the Cost of following the King of Kings and DO NOT be deceived by the evil one!! The phone number to the United States Capital is: 1.877.722.7494 or 1.888.449.3511 Find Your Legislator's Address or Email
	Important Links! The Constitution of The United States Judicial Watch Free Congress Foundation Traditional Values Coalition American Family Association Life Decision International Jews For Morality Missionaries For The Prebornl Eagle Forum Liberty Counsel-1st Admendment Rights Legislative Information United States Senate Guide to The U. S. Congress The Constitution Party Pro-Life Issues REPORTS: Homosexual Agenda Concerned Citizens Opposed to Police States The American Center For Law and Justice The United Nations-GET THEM OUT!!! American Policy Center American Life League A Call to Pray For President Bush!

	Mark and Leanne Beyer
	Music Currently playing: No scenes of stately majesty by Graham Kendrick. A celtic sounding Easter hymn written in response to the nation's mourning of Diana, Princess of Wales. Midi file sequenced by Paul Childs and is the copyrighted property of Paul Childs. Site last updated June 14, 2003