With the upcoming election it is a time as an American people to "voice" our opinion, right? Our democratic government has it figured out. People over 18 can "voice" their opinion on our next president. The next great leader of the free world (and any other country we decide to invade).
It may be considered our American duty to vote each election. I would rather be a disciple of Jesus. Do they contradict? Maybe so maybe not. I would rather express my voice through acts of kindness. I would rather express how I want my money to be spent by spending it on that and more importantly by doing something about it. Meanwhile giving to Caesar what is Caesars, because that is what we have to do. If you have a passion to support education, do it. If you have a desire to keep your money- do the best you can at building an empire and express your voice that way. How about this, if you want to care for the poor don't wait on the government and complain about welfare. Do your part. Interested in international affairs? You get my point. Express your voice through actions that is what we are called to do anyway. Volunteer, show love and compassion, leave your comfort zone, and give your money away.
Today I decided not to vote. Why divide myself from people I like who may vote differently based on political choice(yes I still like people who choose to vote)? Why not just try to inspire through the voice I choose to use; a voice that comes from discipleship? This is the best I can do.
I plan to continue a series of blog posts on "voices".
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I completely understand. I've often had a hard time saying the pledge of allegiance since I started contemplating more about the Kingdom of God. I agree, it isn't wrong to get involved in our government, but it certainly isn't wrong NOT to get involved.
I'll look forward to your thoughts about voices.
Hey Justin...I'm friends with Erin...she just emailed me your blog. You are the 1st person I've heard, other than my husband & a couple of other friends, that aren't voting. I just keep my mouth shut, because it's not worth a debate for me. I've never registered to vote & I don't plan on it. And I am certain that if Jesus were here today, he would have nothing to do with any of this election. Not that it's right or wrong...but there is a better way. And, personally, I can't get involved in something that I don't truly believe in, nor am I going to do something just because I'm supposed to.
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