We have what virtually none have had throughout history. Until 1776, no one had a say in their rule. Full Article “The Continental Divide” [in World Views in This Election] by Pastor Tommy Nelson, Denton Bible Church An Enormous Disparity of World Views in This Election
The best way to govern? Through Jesus Christ, “righteousness incarnate,” “wisdom incarnate.” He will not be elected. But until He returns a representative democracy is a good way.
And, like it or not, we have the responsibility to be informed and vote. Because the cause of death of a Representative Democracy is not just ignorance of truth but also apathy. A-pathos: “don’t care.” An apathy arising from discouragement that says, “I’m just one person,” or “the candidates are flawed,” or “I’ve got other things to worry about.”
Meaning, it is in the difficult day that you must be strong. When evil has gained control, that is when you must stand. You must be a hero when heroes must be. And you can’t use the excuse of ignorance.
God knows that you know because God watches over you and cares for you. And you will be accountable for your silence. And this is where we are in 2016. Two candidates. Both flawed. Seriously. Both children of the 60s. My people. One five years older than me. One just three.
Both “true nature’s child. They were born, born to be wild.” One an activist. One a capitalist. Is it a meaningless election? Will we lose either way? An election called “The Clump.” No. This election will be enormous in our history. As the Republican and Democratic platforms are headed in polar opposite directions. Not just politically, but theologically and morally. Half of our country will be elated on Nov. 8. Half outraged.
Because an enormous disparity of worldviews has finally surfaced in our country. One that has been brewing beneath the surface for 100 years, ever since our move from modernism to post-modernism in the 50s and 60s. “Modernism” is seeking truth, not through the Bible but through man’s reason. Modernism believes there is truth but it’s up to man to find it. Modernism failed. Because of the prevailing question of “Says who?” There was no final, eternal, infinite, outside of man, divine authority.