The rub that makes things tough for us Christians is that politics is, by nature, something that requires one to get their hands dirty and make decisions or take actions that will cause harm to someone and more than likely run afoul of the tenets of our belief system. And of course we are to show mercy, temperance, and those other Christian virtues to everyone, friend and enemy alike. These beliefs often run completely counter to the actions a political entity must take if it wants to survive and thrive be it a local county or a global empire.
I of course think such Christian virtues are good, but I'd be a fool if I didn't acknowledge that they often get "in the way" of political gains.
I totally agree. People have suggested I get into politics and I’ve considered it at the local level but decided not to mostly for the reasons you mention
The rub that makes things tough for us Christians is that politics is, by nature, something that requires one to get their hands dirty and make decisions or take actions that will cause harm to someone and more than likely run afoul of the tenets of our belief system. And of course we are to show mercy, temperance, and those other Christian virtues to everyone, friend and enemy alike. These beliefs often run completely counter to the actions a political entity must take if it wants to survive and thrive be it a local county or a global empire.
I of course think such Christian virtues are good, but I'd be a fool if I didn't acknowledge that they often get "in the way" of political gains.
I totally agree. People have suggested I get into politics and I’ve considered it at the local level but decided not to mostly for the reasons you mention