ghmeyer asked this question on 3/15/2000:

Since religion seems to be more of an overt factor in politics as well as other aspects of our lives than before, I would welcome any and all views, including the reasoning that supports those views, in the question, "If Jesus was to vote in the next election would he be a Democrat or a Republican?".

George Meyer

pharoahmoan gave this response on 3/15/2000:

Greetings George!

I must start by saying that I am not a follower of Jesus, but do not let that taint my response in your eyes. I am extremely fond of history and I was raised in a church that lived by the words of Jesus.

Based upon the Bible, and the words therein, I feel that if Jesus were to vote, of the two front-runners left, he would vote for Gore.

No, I am not Democrat and I am not Republican, I an Unaffiliated and plan on staying that way. This is not political propaganda in the slightest.

The reason I say he would vote for Gore is because the Bible speaks about humility and how important that is. Bush seems to be more of a megalomaniac and thinks he can make himself into the godhead of this country.

Gore is honest and humble. He also does whatever he can to help protect the children of the United States. Again, a biblical aspect needed in a leader.

I hope this has answered some of your questions and just remember, this is all hypothetical!!!

Brightest Blessings to you and yours!

ghmeyer asked this follow-up question on 3/15/2000:

Dear pharoahmoan:

Thanks very much for your response to my question re: Jesus- Democrat or Republican?

I must tell you that I've been overwhelmed by all the interest in the question I posed. So far I've received about 40 answers plus I submitted the same question to expertsite.com and the responses are pouring in from that site as well.

You answered my question, which most people didn't, but I'm pleased to have initiated a discussion that might lead to some additional enlightenment for all of us. I know that I've profited from it.(Not monetarily, of course)

Most people took me literally about having Jesus actually cast a vote. My true meaning was more on the order of "What would Jesus do if he was here and could vote". Knowing that it wouldn't actually happen, the next best solution might be for us, individually, to look deeply into our souls and figure what we think he would do. Knowing his values, it wouldn't be too difficult to vote on issues that he'd believe in and against things we believe he wouldn't support.

Undoubtedly we, as a people, are sharply at odds with each other and even divided within our own political parties. It's virtually impossible to imagine a large number of people changing their vote because, after some soul searching, they figured that Jesus would vote differently.

But, if we want a better world, I think we must start thinking and acting more as Jesus would if he was here and could do it himself.

Thanks again.

George Meyer

pharoahmoan gave this response on 3/15/2000:

Well, first of all thank you for the rating! Also, as I said in my response to you, I am not personally a follower of Jesus, but this is something I like to approach.

Although religion and the state are to remain separate, people allow themselves to pick a candidate based upon who speaks better regarding their interpretation of Jesus' values. Christianity is by far the dominant religion in this country, and whichever candidate seems to be "more christian," regardles of the issues, is usualy elected.

My problem in this is not that they allow their vote to be swayed on the perception of Jesus' teachings, rather that politicians are known to be liars. It is common. What I do not understand is how people will condemn them on the outside for what they are saying about a specific issue, and then, if the candidate speaks highly or similarly to the way they view Jesus' teachings, they will get their vote.

This is a major conflict of interest not only to all forms of religion, but to the American people as well. Simply because they speak better does not mean they are telling the truth. I do not understand why a lot of voters do not comprehend something as simple as the possibility that these candidates may lie. This is a part of the reason we have the stipulation that Church and State are to remain separate. The church ruled England, and caused a lot of hardship on people of other faiths. That is why the United States was founded in the first place, to relieve religious oppression.

Yet still, we vote for the most common religion and the follower of that religion. It makes no sense to me.

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