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Does God Choose the President?

Does God Choose the President?

by Miranda Zapor Cruz | Nov 8, 2020 | Church and State, Current Events, Politics, Voting

In the lead up to and in the wake of a contentious presidential election, it is common to hear Christians claim that their preferred candidate was chosen by God to bring about the “right” policies or to draw America to godliness.  It was not unusual to hear President...
How a Christian Should Vote: The Final Choice (Part 6)

How a Christian Should Vote: The Final Choice (Part 6)

by Miranda Zapor Cruz | Oct 30, 2020 | Church and State, Kingdom of God, Politics, Voting

How should a Christian vote?  This should be a difficult question.  We need to apply our hearts and minds to develop an understanding of how our citizenship in the Kingdom of God informs our citizenship in this country.  This is the final installment in my series, How...
How a Christian Should Vote: Three Approaches to Christianization (Part 5)

How a Christian Should Vote: Three Approaches to Christianization (Part 5)

by Miranda Zapor Cruz | Oct 6, 2020 | Christian Nationalism, Church and State, Kingdom of God, Secularism, Voting

How should a Christian vote?  This should be a difficult question.  There are multiple Christian organizations that will try to make the decision easier for you by distributing “non-partisan” voter information cards.  What we need is not a simplified rubric for the...
A Theological Response to the Presidential Debate of 9/29/2020

A Theological Response to the Presidential Debate of 9/29/2020

by Miranda Zapor Cruz | Sep 30, 2020 | Current Events, Kingdom of God, Politics, Uncategorized, Voting

Last night President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden “debated.”  I’ve competed in debate and my job requires me to speak with clarity and conviction for long periods of time, so I’m not actually sure what word to use to describe the spectacle America and the...
How a Christian Should Vote: Limited Partisan Compatibility (Part 4)

How a Christian Should Vote: Limited Partisan Compatibility (Part 4)

by Miranda Zapor Cruz | Sep 29, 2020 | Church and State, Kingdom of God, Politics, Voting

How should a Christian vote?  This should be a difficult question.  Our immediate response to this question should not be to name a party or issue.  Discerning how to use the influence afforded us in a democratic republic should raise serious questions about our...
How a Christian Should Vote: Two Types of Separationism (Part 3)

How a Christian Should Vote: Two Types of Separationism (Part 3)

by Miranda Zapor Cruz | Sep 22, 2020 | Church and State, Politics, Secularism, Uncategorized, Voting

How should a Christian vote?  This ought to be a difficult question.  It should cause tension and disagreement.  It is a consequential question that should lead us to consider and reconsider the ways Christian faith informs how and whether we engage with partisan...
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