More death and hypocrisy

[GunnyFreedom]

Not all Christians believe in the blessings for leaders. Anabaptists for one come to mind.

The most I consider appropriate is praying for "wisdom, discernment, and the courage to do what is right" on the moment of some momentous decision. I do not buy into the overwhelming 'give your leaders to God' nonsense that pervades so much of the Western Church.

 

[moostraks]

The most I consider appropriate is praying for "wisdom, discernment, and the courage to do what is right" on the moment of some momentous decision. I do not buy into the overwhelming 'give your leaders to God' nonsense that pervades so much of the Western Church.

I understand where you are coming from, and have received guff from my Anabaptist acquaintances for being associated with anything political. My conscience forces me to attempt some effort, though. I just didn't want someone outside the faith to interpret from what you wrote that there is an absolute consensus within Christianity on the issue of blessings for worldly leaders. Many people have no contact with lesser known sects such as Anabaptists and therefore would not know that some Christians are repulsed by anything which resembles faith in the worldly system working ethically and properly according to His will.