Political Confusion

I must admit I am probably not as involved in the political system as a good American should be. But I was born in Canada, so maybe my roots are more socialist than democratic. I do live in Texas however and I have found there is no better place to observe the sport of politics. From LBJ to Dub-ya, Ann Richards vs. Clayton Williams and my favorite current candidate for Governor, Kinky Friedman whose campaign slogan is, "Kinky Friedman for Governor. Why the hell not?" The game is never boring.

I have been amazed and confused lately as I've watched people who claim Jesus become more and more active and powerful in our political system. That's not to say we should not be involved, but I sense a hunger to be in charge and "right" that sometimes runs much deeper than a hunger to know God and walk in the paths of Jesus. And it is extremely confusing to those we are trying to introduce to Jesus.

Philip Yancey writes, "Increasingly, U.S. evangelicals have allied themselves with conservative politics. Many rallied around Ronald Reagan, the nations first divorced President, who rarely attended church and gave little to charity, while viewing with suspicion Jimmy Carter - a devoutly religious President who taught a Baptist Sunday School class throughout his term in office."

And what about European believers who feel they must support liberals in order to see social justice carried out? Or brothers and sisters in China who are communists? It can be a bit confusing.

Seems to me if God's children were actively doing the things Jesus called us to do, much of the confusion would go away. But what do I know? I'm just a young Canadian/Texan enjoying the show. For now, I'll simply say to all you Texans, and anyone else for that matter (I doubt he would turn down an extra vote or two from outside the state), Vote Kinky for Governor 2006. Why the hell not?