Did the female presenter just say that being pro-life is nothing to do with being a christian? That is very alarming if that is what she meant? I don’t doubt that we should question the sincerity of those who claim to be christian and or pro-life to get votes. I know many christians and churches in the USA have shown unwavering support for Donald Trump because of his pro life policies …but closer examination of the mans faith shows it lacking in true Biblical rootedness……but when we look at the teaching of many famous US megachurches, which has become corrupted by new age and non christian influences…..then it is hardly surprising that this has slipped by the wayside. I would say that to be Christian IS to be pro-life. You can’t be pro murdering your wife and be christian or be unrepentant about the same and be saved……likewise a man or women can’t be truly christian and pro killing the child in the womb ! ….or unrepentant about doing the same! The Bible maintains the fact and teaching that life is sacred from fertilisation. It is possible to be pro life , christian and pro women/ anti porn / anti sexual assault and pro fidelity . I think some women in the church are in rebellion against the word of God due to the bad example and unbiblical ‘faith’ of Donald Trump. This is not OK! Call out Donald Trump, his dodgy faith and immorality but don’t throw out the truth of biblical teaching on the sanctity of life because of people like him! Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water, so to speak! Can Bible society clarify their views on this topic? Thankfully as a doctor God has always convicted me about the sanctity of life and i have had good teaching on the same from Christian Medical Fellowship! See resources in comments below for further reference / back up. Thanks….usually like what you do Bible Society but it is very important for all our sakes that you get it right! God bless!
Thank you for listening and sharing your thoughts. Our presenter was making the point that although some politicians will align themselves with Christian values in order to win votes, it’s often clear that their motivation is about being elected rather than because they have a sincere faith of their own or a passionate conviction about a cause.
In that sense, our presenter was saying that Christianity has nothing to do with the politician's motivation as opposed to saying Christianity has nothing to do with the cause they might be supporting, or indeed the motivation of Christians who choose to vote based on their faith convictions. In the light of this our presenter was considering the Apostle Paul's words about rejoicing no matter the motivation when Christ is preached, but saying that this did not seem to apply in this case because it doesn't seem that the politicians in question are preaching Christ. If you’re interested in the article by George Lapshynov that she mentions at the beginning of this segment, you can read it here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/08/23/unmasking-christian-populism-how-gop-candidates-are-in-a-desperate-race-to-win-over-christian-evangelicals We really appreciate your feedback on The Rooted Podcast. While it is a Bible Society podcast, it’s also an unscripted conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right and sometimes we might not express everything as clearly as we’d like. Thank you for being patient with us and joining us on the journey.
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Did the female presenter just say that being pro-life is nothing to do with being a christian? That is very alarming if that is what she meant? I don’t doubt that we should question the sincerity of those who claim to be christian and or pro-life to get votes. I know many christians and churches in the USA have shown unwavering support for Donald Trump because of his pro life policies …but closer examination of the mans faith shows it lacking in true Biblical rootedness……but when we look at the teaching of many famous US megachurches, which has become corrupted by new age and non christian influences…..then it is hardly surprising that this has slipped by the wayside. I would say that to be Christian IS to be pro-life. You can’t be pro murdering your wife and be christian or be unrepentant about the same and be saved……likewise a man or women can’t be truly christian and pro killing the child in the womb ! ….or unrepentant about doing the same! The Bible maintains the fact and teaching that life is sacred from fertilisation. It is possible to be pro life , christian and pro women/ anti porn / anti sexual assault and pro fidelity . I think some women in the church are in rebellion against the word of God due to the bad example and unbiblical ‘faith’ of Donald Trump. This is not OK! Call out Donald Trump, his dodgy faith and immorality but don’t throw out the truth of biblical teaching on the sanctity of life because of people like him! Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water, so to speak! Can Bible society clarify their views on this topic? Thankfully as a doctor God has always convicted me about the sanctity of life and i have had good teaching on the same from Christian Medical Fellowship! See resources in comments below for further reference / back up. Thanks….usually like what you do Bible Society but it is very important for all our sakes that you get it right! God bless!
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Thank you for listening and sharing your thoughts. Our presenter was making the point that although some politicians will align themselves with Christian values in order to win votes, it’s often clear that their motivation is about being elected rather than because they have a sincere faith of their own or a passionate conviction about a cause.
In that sense, our presenter was saying that Christianity has nothing to do with the politician's motivation as opposed to saying Christianity has nothing to do with the cause they might be supporting, or indeed the motivation of Christians who choose to vote based on their faith convictions.
In the light of this our presenter was considering the Apostle Paul's words about rejoicing no matter the motivation when Christ is preached, but saying that this did not seem to apply in this case because it doesn't seem that the politicians in question are preaching Christ.
If you’re interested in the article by George Lapshynov that she mentions at the beginning of this segment, you can read it here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/08/23/unmasking-christian-populism-how-gop-candidates-are-in-a-desperate-race-to-win-over-christian-evangelicals
We really appreciate your feedback on The Rooted Podcast. While it is a Bible Society podcast, it’s also an unscripted conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right and sometimes we might not express everything as clearly as we’d like. Thank you for being patient with us and joining us on the journey.