Are Christians Sending The Wrong Message?

[Michael Shanlian Ph.D.]

I am waiting for some prominent Christian or Christian organization to set the record straight during this election season. I believe Christians have been sending the wrong message to the American people and their elected officials. The wrong message is, “We need more social conservative Christians in office and rid our nation of liberals and those who oppose Christian values and capitalism!” The message should be, “As Christians, our source is not Washington D.C. it is Jesus Christ! The first century church turned the world upside down not because they passed a Christian friendly agenda. But because they persevered while being persecuted and killed. Christians are at their best when they live out their faith in spite of opposition.

We are not now or ever been a “Christian Nation”. We are a nation greatly influenced by Christian principles. Many of our founding fathers believed in God, yet were not born again believers. Our founding documents reflect that. It is time Christians get some backbone and show the world that it does not matter who occupies the White House as long as God occupies the Church House! In some ways, prosperity and political influence has weakened the Church. Many Christians are more concerned about their possessions, 401k and advancing conservatism than walking by faith. Jesus said He came to serve not to be served. If our economy collapses, God will still be on the throne. The question is, will Christianity thrive or will it fold?