I got into an argument with someone very close to me tonight about how I can claim Christian principles guide my life when I do not hold predominantly Republican views. In fact, I would consider myself a fiscal-conservative, social-liberal. I think the Constitution is pretty awesome, and should be defended. I think that, were the country not predominantly Christian, I would want someone to fight for my freedoms to behave according to my morals and ethics (which in my case also involves worshiping an all-powerful and awesome God, let me be clear).
Relevant Magazine has a series of articles written by Christians from a range of the political spectrum explaining why they vote the way they do.
If it so pleases you, I find that this woman does a good job of explaining my point of view. http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/current-events/op-ed-blog/28097-the-rise-of-christian-libertarianism
I think the Bible is to be lived by those who agree with it. Those who don't, I would love to have a conversation with and share how following God's plan for my life, giving up my "rights" for His purposes is life-giving, awe-inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful. Maybe someday in this lifetime, we'll agree.
