Should Christians Vote Republican:

To answer this question, we need to first address a common disagreement. That is, should religion play any part in the function of the State. Many argue one should dismiss their religious opinions and partake in politics from a secular perspective. Others argue anyone with a religious opinion has an obligation to their faith to represent their religion when partaking in civic duties. We must first address this issue before we can determine if Christians should vote for any particular party.

Should religion influence politics:

Whether or not one’s morality should affect one’s civic duties is a point of contention between the religious and secular world. To many, the idea that one would allow their religious views to sway their political views is a violation of the principles America was founded upon. To these people, a country which legislates from the pulpit is little more than a theocracy.

However, many argue an amoral country is not far from an immoral country and that every citizen has an obligation to the moral integrity of the country to vote according to their moral discernment. If one’s judgment of morality is the product of a religious faith, then one’s religious faith should influence their political decisions.

It was not the desire of the founding fathers that religion not influence politics. Certainly, the founding fathers did not put aside their religious opinions when constructing this nation. This is made evident by the clear religious undertones found within the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. It was the desire of the founding fathers that politics not influence religion, not the other way around. If this nation’s founders were unwilling to overlook their own religious opinions when designing this nation, it would be unrealistic to expect the citizens of this nation to overlook their religious opinions.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:17

Conclusion: Should Christians vote republican

Traditionally, the republican party has been associated with Christians. The Christian community has identified with the strong conservative values embodied by the republican party. The republican party’s position on issues such as: the traditional family, gender roles, religious faith, and drug usage, have defined the republican party as the “moral party” and placed them in line with the values of the Christian religion.

The democrat party has generally failed to appeal to the Christian body. Concerned with government support programs, unions, and freedom of “lifestyle,” the democrat party is perceived as more humanistic than traditionally moral. Where the republican party is typically “pro-God,” the democrat party is typically “pro-Man.”

This is not to say the democrat party is strictly non-Christian. Certainly, the value the democrat party places upon helping one’s fellow man is a value shared by the Christian faith. It is important we do not mistake “Christian” as synonymous with “republican.” It is the responsibility of every Christian to evaluate each candidate, whether republican, democrat, or otherwise, and determine which candidate best represents your faith as a Christian.