In the case of this particular blog post, it is mostly my thoughts and ramblings, but it still might be controversial or challenging to some. Read at your own risk! :-)
As evangelicals, in this election season, I wish we were as intense on the issue of theology as we are with whom one should vote for. I see many folks get angry or very pushy about the candidate they want us all to choose. But when somebody follows a false teacher, the response is: “oh let's not judge” “after all, they do good things”.
I think we have our priorities just a bit confused. As evangelicals we judge other Christians for the candidate they like... to the point we “go to the mattresses” on it. But when it comes to someone following a bad, false or heretical teacher, we evangelicals are quick to say “lets all just get along... we should not judge” Yet, we are willing to fight over politics... which makes me wonder; which issue is of more concern to the average evangelical?
If I asked most evangelicals what's more important: Discerning if N.T. Wright's understanding of the “new” justification model of the apostle Paul is more important then electing the right President.
Ok... Ok... I know some of you don't know who N.T. Wright is much less what are his “new” thoughts on justification, but what if I said for instance: The theology of Bethel Church in Redding California. You know, the Church that has spawned “Jesus Culture” and who's songs have infiltrated evangelical worship.
Unfortunately, I know what most would say.
I know which one is more important. It's how we understand God and not who is in the White House.
I'm not saying it's not important to discern and pray for wisdom for our individual votes.
But...
What's more important to you Christian?
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