Christians, the Republican Party Has Changed.

The Republican Party is changing, and Christians need to know about this… In this video, Todd Friel discusses several things the Republican Party is doing well in 2024, but also some concerns.
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[@diyside]

“To live for a political party is unworthy of a man who professes to be a Christian.” -Charles Spurgeon

[@arthurwilliams551]

Very wise man.

[@davestephen8679]

@@arthurwilliams551 One of the wisest

[@bohem5568]

Yet ironically most Christians today are living for the political party.

[@danielmoore9950]

Todd Freil said he was borderline heretical. I'm still waiting on his explanation of that statement.

[@garlicgirl3149]

Well said! I was thinking that throughout the video.

[@justincameron9661]

Following Christ comes before political parties

[@1-CRoss]

Civic duties are within our duties also. I don't identify with a specific party , but I do try to vote CLOSET to biblical guidelines. If it keeps getting worse , then I may no longer participate, as for now = I'm voting.

[@oreally8605]

Always 💯

[@deanzanger9360]

@@1-CRossexactly right!

[@rocketscientisttoo]

For all Christians following Christ is life itself, no exceptions. He who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk just as He walked; and do not forget what Jesus said about being worthy of Himself and who you love.

[@JosephineEze79]

@@1-CRoss Sure, but don't fall into the sin of party spirit.

[@robertmcvicar5824]

I'm in Glasgow Scotland and we are being judged by God for our apostasy from God. Alas I feel it's the same for America. We all need to Repent and get back to the the Lord of the Bible.

[@usapatriot444]

This comment needs more likes!

[@robertmcvicar5824]

@@usapatriot444 God bless.

[@markjohnston1971]

Amen, brother!

[@CL0UDR1DER]

For a while now, I have been convinced that Christians should be independent voters. Our loyalty should be to Christ and His Word, not a political party. Today the Republican party seems to have the platform that aligns with our values the most, but it's not guaranteed that that will always be the case. When we put our trust in human institutions we unavoidably get disappointed. Let's pray and trust God.

[@keeganlowe5683]

My questions to that is what are the dems supporting that Christians should vote for.

[@arthurwilliams551]

​@keeganlowe5683 why would this be the question when they didn't even mention democrats? Their position is absolutely the best. We should be independent.

[@keeganlowe5683]

@@arthurwilliams551 They meant Independent as we should be beholden to one political party but when one aligns more with biblical values I will always chose that one and there is nothing moral or spiritual about the democratic party they support 100% abortion and LGBT so I would never vote for them.

[@Gearheadsauto201NMain]

Amen. Christ will not change. God’s word does not change. We will hold to His standard because political parties will shift but He remains the same.

[@FettermanGPT]

You mean, we'll never agree 100% with another person? Candidate? Party? Wow. What a shock. I guess I can't vote.

[@dhand34]

Both parties are wicked and politics is corrupt. When Satan offered Jesus the kingdoms, he didn’t reply that he didn’t have them to give.

[@kimkaragiannis848]

I love this comment!! ❤

[@c.f.okonta8815]

TRUMP 2024

[@dhand34]

@@c.f.okonta8815 neither 2024

[@rachelm9350]

@@c.f.okonta8815 BARFF

[@Kenneth-ne8og]

This is why i am a conservative independent that leans towards republican but not 100%.

[@Bear_58]

Same here 👍🏻

[@PaulA-os9pb]

I belong to the American constitution party but when can I vote for those guys? Hard for me

[@glenmj1]

Ditto

[@jenkinsbrigade9862]

Same here. I bailed on the Republican Party in 2008. I don't expect the party to offer much going forward, but viable options are obviously limited.

[@user-fk1rf4jm2j]

@@PaulA-os9pb I wanted to also, except they pick the same debauched characters as the Dems and GOP. They need to stop with the party nonsense and just start a PAC instead that would give money to the candidates we choose and not them.

[@integritytreecare4794]

I heard once both parties are heading in the same direction, one’s just going faster.

[@skylark...]

Both are headed in the same direction with same end goal. They want you to think one is on a faster track but not so. Either will get you there on time.

[@rs72098]

It's interesting that many Republicans are morphing into the exact opposite of biblical teaching. It used to be the Republicans were against gay marriage but gave tax cuts to the rich, now many are ok with gay marriage and also want to give even more tax cuts to the rich. That's literally the exact opposite of the bible.

[@thebayjay]

Seriously I think the Republican Party today is the Democrat party when I was a kid

[@leib109]

The culture went this way before the parties did. The parties will do and say whatever the culture wants in order to stay in power. The parties taking an immoral turn is just a symptom, not the root cause of the issue.

[@tbe0116]

Soo true. I’ve been saying this for years. Politics is a lagging indicator of where the culture already is. That’s why trying to change the culture with politics is futile.

[@solideomusical]

Great point!

[@Robb-ex8jo]

Religious based bigotries are still bigotries. Love thy neighbor unless they aren't your version of Christian.

[@solideomusical]

@@Robb-ex8jo Love thy neighbor?

[@CuriousGeorge13]

This is a consequence of becoming a post-Christian nation. Neither party can afford to soley cater to Christian values anymore because there are too many non-Christians who oppose them. And without something like another Great Awakening, we're probably not going to see this reversed any time soon.

[@Ellomarshall50]

It's becoming increasingly hard to support any political party at all as a follower of Christ.

[@Adaisy45]

I totally agree with this!

[@melissaculpepper7663]

Right there with ya!

[@SpreadTruth24]

To a point it is. But if we do not set boundaries things will spiral out of control much worse and much more rapidly. I can foresee a day when under Democrat control abortions will be performed in public schools. And that would just be the beginning. ...

[@SpreadTruth24]

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[@SpreadTruth24]

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[@adorkychristiandad]

My dad, who is a democrat, has made the accusation to me lots of times that I'm a Republican . I've told him many times, and I don't care if he doesn't listen to me but I will tell him many times more, I am not a republican I am a Christian. My dad raised me to be sympathetic to democratic candidates, but after Barack Obama was elected I noticed the Democrat Party was more and more taking up positions and policies that were unbiblical and I couldn't with a good conscience vote for them again . Now I don't like certain republicans, and certain policies within their party, but if I'm forced to choose a democrat or a republican, then I have to vote for the Republican. I just wish that we had our own political party that was more in tune to what are Bible says. I guess that's one reason why Jesus said give unto Caesar the things of Caesar and give them to God the things of God

[@glenmj1]

Pretty much the same

[@Rob-ov6es]

Obama was the year I stopped voting democrat. At the time there was some moderates in the party,but that all changed with him. They're all gone now, even Krysten Sinema ,who is a liberal but not radical enough for them.

[@crw662]

You should look into third party candidates.

[@humboldthammer]

ALL the Prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) proclaimed Trump CHOSEN by God to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. What did Jesus teach about that Temple? "Not one stone shall remain standing . . ." Matthew 24: 24. Inadvertently, the Republican CHURCH (not the Party) became the synagogue of Satan -- Revelation 3: 9. BEHOLD, the ewes in those pews will remember what JESUS TAUGHT (instead of what their churches teach) and they will come to worship with the church of brotherly love -- we keep Jesus' commandments -- Matthew 22: 36-40, and have the "Little Strength" of the Rock -- Matthew 16: 17-18. See also Matthew 6: 5-8, and then consider, that never before RIGHT NOW have so many educated people lived so freely and so abundantly and so CONNECTED to a Shared, Worldwide Experience with near-instant communication. It is GUARANTEED to Wake THIS Generation up!. Final judgement for the devil and dragon -- Revelation 12: 12-13 -- is set for 10/10/26. Daniel 7: 9-14. Believe me or not -- I seek no followers.

[@crw662]

@@humboldthammer Did you really just predict the end times?

[@Ortegajuan7950]

As an American I want the best for this country but my home is a kingdom which the LORD is the foundation and maker.

[@curthoover6958]

I was thinking about Cain and Abel. I realized that God warned Cain, but did nothing else to stop him from murdering Abel and did not warn Abel that Cain was coming. I don't exactly what this means for us, but it shows that God does not force anyone to do what is right, but God does tell the truth about what is right. Maybe we should continue to clearly state the truth of what God says, but not feel compelled to force it on the world around us. In other words, "let those who have ears to hear let them hear". Faith in Christ swept through the Roman world without any political power at all. In fact,I would say some problems came when Christianity became a political force. Just something to think about.

[@cd4playa1245]

Much respect to Pastor Tim for calling this out. Personally I am going to still vote republican simply because of how evil the Democratic Party is. Hopefully it can help somewhat.

[@Anne-po99]

They are both evil. Wake up my friend

[@cd4playa1245]

@@Anne-po99 I don't think we're supposed to have a bleak, pessimistic, black pilled view of the world as Christians. If you have two choices to vote for, and one is clearly the lesser of two evils, then it makes sense to vote accordingly. Very often in the Old Testament God used the lesser of many evils to take out a very evil nation.

[@bw2442]

I am an ambassador of Christ, that means this world isn’t my home, I’m visiting. If the church meetings go south and both parties go wonky, then I know my king is about to recall me from a world that’s disintegrating.

[@marjieyoung9570]

I've thought a lot about this and can't think of a solution that still preserves the system of the American government and also advances Christian values in their entirety. The trouble is it is both simultaneously unchristian and un-American to force biblical beliefs and morality on anyone so we are left with offering the choice and hoping they choose God. Since our decisions are made by a vote of the people you would need to get the majority of people to agree and vote biblically. Because there's a heart issue, that's never going to happen without an actual act of God changing the hearts of the people: a genuine revival. The Republican party is made up of a lot of people, a conglomerate who are definitely not all Christians. They have joined together under a "conservative" banner with points they can mostly agree on. They are being pragmatic. If they splinter apart they will never win so they remain joined together. From a Christian perspective this is a major problem. We vote according to our conscience but in order to remain competitive in the political sphere, Republicans compromise to appeal to the most "conservative" people possible. If we want a party that reflects our values we would need to create a new one, but we would effectively be about as successful as the green party of old was. Although we would have an option to vote, we would still be tossing our vote away (speaking in regard to the people getting voted in who will be creating and maintaining our laws) and the far left would reign unchecked. Alternatively we could attempt to vote in the candidate most likely to successfully oppose them but sacrifice our core values in the process. We are caught between a rock and a hard place. Ultimately we are voting in accordance with our conscience trying to be as faithful as we can while thinking....maybe a theocracy wasn't the worst idea in the world as long as it's led by our "Theo-"... And then reality quickly sets in as we see that rapidly going down in a ball of flames. In the end the problem is it's part of a world system that has been, is, and will always be fatally flawed. Pray, witness, vote as best you can, and remember God is in control.

[@jtbyrge7990]

Pray for revival in this country, and the entire world. Pray for the coming of Christ. All of this is temporary. We’ll soon be going home.

[@TGuard00014]

You say that God is in control but your entire idea here is based on the idea that God isn’t going to control anything concerning our politics. Perhaps God is waiting for Christians to get serious about following him, including in politics. Maybe if Christians set aside their differences to create their own party God would bless the faith and obedience and bring the repentance and revival that is the only real hope for this country.

[@nicolehazel4466]

@@TGuard00014 That is not what the bible teaches. Christians are to only be followers of Christ, not creating our own parties. Jesus did not start any political parties, you are suggesting becoming an antichrist, appearing godly but anti biblical

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

@@jtbyrge7990 It's not happening. There will be no revival before Christ returns and restores the government of God in this world. You can forget about "going home" too. Open a bible to Jhn 3:13, and you can see Christ tell Nicodemus that NOBODY except Himself was ever going to Heaven. That's _His_ home, not yours, nor anybody else's. None of us descended from Heaven, so we're not going there.

[@usapatriot444]

Please not...as Dr. Steve Turey said, the Republican party is no longer conservative, but Populist. This means that it is the lesser of the two evils.

[@jakelong3466]

As someone who follows politics like sports, no one in congress actually cares about we the people.

[@melissaculpepper7663]

You should follow Jesus Christ and seek first His Kingdom. Politics, nor sports, should be your god…God will have no other gods before Him. Worship God, not idols. Let go of this world and feed on the Word of God. Be consumed by Him!

[@jakelong3466]

@@melissaculpepper7663 I certainly do follow Christ with all my heart. Like I said, I treat politics like sports lol for fun

[@chrisfoster6052]

Josh Hawley

[@jakelong3466]

@@chrisfoster6052 Josh Hawley eh? Ah well I’m convinced now!

[@chrisfoster6052]

@@jakelong3466 haha :)

[@sidwhiting665]

In the past 24 years, the Left has drifted far Left, and the Right has drifted centrist. There are no nation-wide, robust parties that represent traditional, everyday Americans.... certainly none that represent Christians. Good thing I do not put my trust in princes, in men who fail. My help comes from the Lord, the Creator of Heaven and Earth. We may get to the point where full on persecution begins, but I take heart that God's church survived some of the worst persecutions that the world had to offer in the early days after Christ's resurrection. The Gates of Hell cannot over come it... nor can the Democratic Party or wishy-washy "conservative" politicians.

[@simeonyves5940]

Same here in the UK, the Left is the Far Left, the Right is Moderate Left but still a lot of Far Left Elements as well, and the Far Right are absolute Looney Tunes and make even S. Anderson look Sane! its the same here. We *Desperately* need another Oliver Cromwell to *Force* this country to Return to God as a Reformed, Puritan, Theocracy, but there is not one in the Running. So I abstained. Christ is King, not man.

[@MtHockey]

The Right has drifted centrist? Baloney!

[@sidwhiting665]

@@MtHockey Trump favors states regulating abortion as they see fit. In 2000, the Republican party wanted a full on abortion ban at the Federal level. Today, most R's are okay with civil unions and at least half are in favor of allowing gay marriage, trans marriage, anyone marriage. In 2000, the Republican party platform affirmed that marriage was between one man and one woman. I've got more examples. Are there some lunatics at the Far Right fringe? Yep. Same is true for Dems on the Far Left. But we're talking mainstream, nationwide platforms, as I said originally.

[@jeremycremeans1854]

Prove it wrong

[@simeonyves5940]

@@MtHockey Its Drifted far left here in the UK other than the Lunatic Fringe which is so Far Right that they make Steven Anderson look sane...

[@hudsondonnell444]

Father in heaven may your name be sanctified and glorified. May your kingdom come and your will be done here in this nation, on this earth, as it is in heaven.

[@garybryson1900]

I long ago decided I could never vote for a Democrat. Things are trending that way for Republcans now.

[@Jasuke21]

Here's the largest issue with most of the responses in the below. They all assume political power is a valid means of changing things, but that's not how Jesus changed things. If Jesus is the example, we see that he always refused to use political means to accomplish the goals of the kingdom of heaven.

[@michelleslack9985]

God help us in America 👆💖🙏

[@RethinkSociety2012]

It's very simple: there's your everyday Republican, and then there's a Christian that happens to vote for the Republican party. This is more of the latter. We are Christians. Therefore, we are looking for Christ-like policies which are spiritual in a political world. We are not gonna find that there.

[@williamseric740]

I really can not vote democratic based on their party platform. On the other hand; the republican party leaves something to be desired. It's a matter of taking the lesser of two evils. It's never going to be perfect until Christ returns.

[@mobiusraptor7]

I wish people would not view voting as some kind of worship or something. Just because I vote for X doesn't mean I agree with them 100%

[@rachelm9350]

Yeah its disturbing. I know at my former church there is no way I could say I decided to abstain from voting in 2020 because both candidates did not represent me. I still voted in local elections, but many christians view voting for trump as some salvation litmus test.

[@FloridaMan23]

The party of Reagan is headed down the slippery slope. While our hope is not in Washington, but it’s nice to have have sane governance. Trump Is not a conservative he’s a populist so naturally they are trying to pull the part more to The center and left on some issues. Sadly

[@BelindaTN]

Republican Party may have changed. But it is still a far cry better than the Democratic Party at this time. I am not loyal to either party just for the sake of said party.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

It's not that much better than the Dem party if they support homosexuality. Homosexuality is just as destructive to any nation as Communism, and the widespread acceptance of it is a sign that society is dying.

[@johnhoran9840]

For me, it's the children, and the fact that the Democrats see them as totally expendable both before and after birth.

[@adramaqueen73able]

​@johnhoran9840 I'm a Democrat and have 4kids could u elaborate please

[@scl97]

@@adramaqueen73ableI don’t understand the after birth part. However, I do understand the before birth part. The Democrat Party supports abortion which is the killing of a less developed human being. They support this decision throughout all 9 months of pregnancy. They don’t believe in any restrictions at all on this violent procedure at all. And the ideology behind the prochoice position is an exercise of twisting the definition of life and human to reach their conclusion: that fetal life is trash and doesn’t matter.

[@mwu2712]

No they cant. All they got is a bumper sticker sayings with know thoughts or logic behind them.​@adramaqueen73able

[@redraven1410]

Then we the Christians must become more involved in political matters

[@wserthmar8908]

@@redraven1410 you won’t succeed if you use major parties and institutes. All are controlled. Even the opposition will likely establish an anti-Christian "Christian" theocracy.

[@nicolehazel4466]

Jesus was not involve in political matters. Who do you follow? Baal? Mammal? I am confused by your statement. You give unto Ceasar everything, even your belief.

[@SpreadTruth24]

​@@nicolehazel4466sounds a bit fatalist. So just allow everything to happen that's going to happen and make no attempt to set boundaries to stop evil from flourishing?

[@SpreadTruth24]

Correct, because if Christians don't help steer the direction of the culture and the direction of the country then by default the temporary ruler of this world as God's word tells us will.

[@SpreadTruth24]

I've tried twice to comment and support but they keep deleting it unfortunately

[@davidprice9792]

I am first a Christian. And I vote conservative Republican. I use to listen to different Democrats but now not one democrat is pro life. Not one democrat is marriage is between men and women. The democrats voted to remove God from there platform. Yes they over ruled it just so they can say that God is in their beliefs. But that is not the God of the Bible

[@privatepilot4064]

One party commits the crimes and the other party lets them. Proverbs 27:1 “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” Mark 8:36 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Acts 4:12 “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

[@kmenzies601]

The current legal definition of marriage in this country is such that it isn't marriage, and there is nothing politically to be said about it. Once the courts allowed a new definition to somehow change the law, it brought the nation into a nonsensical void where the writers of dictionaries become tyrants. Yes, this needs fixed, but I'm not sure if there's a political path left to that correction. Perhaps we should consider going after dictionaries and then bringing our definitions into courtrooms to see if the judiciary finally catches its error.

[@Robb-ex8jo]

Why are you guys so uptight about who marries who? They love each other what part of that can't you understand? And what's with all the projection? lol

[@kmenzies601]

@@Robb-ex8jo Even if I cared not at all what the Bible said, I'd still be very upset with the idea that we can change laws just by changing the definitions of words in them. Even as a Christian I believe people should be free to choose their sexual morays as long as there are no victims (That doesn't mean they aren't sinning). The thing about same-sex marriage is that outside of nomenclature, it doesn't exist. For thousands of years and still around the world for the most part, marriage has a universally understood definition as between a man and a woman for purposes of social structure, as in families and/or honoring such. That definition is larger than us. It's not subject to our whims. You want to create robust civil unions? Fine. That doesn't pound away at the foundations of civilization. Redefining those foundations does.

[@spenceh4]

I'm a 62yr black man and I stopped voting party way back in 1984!

[@wserthmar8908]

@@spenceh4 great!

[@tonysoprano3931]

Shame on You!!!

[@ThethomasJefferson]

@@tonysoprano3931why? You should not be voting for a political party.

[@johnbrodnik839]

Have you voted since then?? 😳

[@spenceh4]

@@johnbrodnik839 Yes I have but I don’t vote total “one party” ticket.

[@henrylopez7721]

One encouraging thing is that a lot of people on x we're actually complaining about the speaker at the RNC and the weird Sikh prayer???? As Christians we could literally hold the RNC hostage to do what the Lord cries has said to do. But until dispensational premillennialism is destroyed, we will be in this pattern for a while

[@nicolehazel4466]

Why would you hold an organization hostage for upholding the constitution that also gives you freedom to express your religion? Then it is going to come down to denominations in Christianity that does not fit perfectly in your ideas, be careful what you wish for. Why don't you just do what Jesuse taught us to do, how about actually following him and stop trying to find another way.

[@Tedthib]

I've always agreed with you brother Todd, going way back! But I don't see the need for a political party to fall in lockstep with my Christian beliefs. I rather know where a political party "stands" than to have them tickle my ears with what I want to hear. In the old days they said a lot of great things but did a lot of nothing

[@adavidavis2762]

You think you have it bad in America? You should see Australia, our "conservative" party isn't even anti-abortion.

[@to6955]

Rep party is way better than Dem party

[@wserthmar8908]

Both bad

[@cameraredeye3115]

Wrong. Both are equally bad.

[@sidwhiting665]

True, and yet if the car is driving at 55 mph toward the cliff or 80 mph, does it really matter unless you turn aside or stop before you get to the cliff?

[@UNDETGreenMT]

Communism is way better than Marxism

[@carlson723]

It's a uni party.

[@ronaldschoolcraft8654]

So, Todd, are you again arguing for surrender? Why don't we be "salt and light" within the Republican Party to bring Christian principles to the fore?

[@deanzanger9360]

Amen!! Glad to see that someone gets the point!!

[@Grande.85]

He's just looking for views while being self-righteous.

[@penguinusrex]

Ideally, we'd be salt and light for all parties, not just one.

[@nicolehazel4466]

But the bible says we are to be salt and light to the world.

[@SpreadTruth24]

​@@nicolehazel4466is not the Republican Party part of the world? Are they not vastly different from the other party that is completely opposite of everything of God?

[@According_To_Matt]

This is why I'm not voting anymore.

[@anitasmith203]

Canada's ( Northern Ontario)gas is more than double Michigan gas price, no exageration.

[@va3svd]

And increasing, thanks to our scheduled increases in the carbon tax. Thanks, Fidel Jr!

[@axiomaticidioms3857]

I empathize... But I wouldn't be jealous of Michigan. A lot of us don't make what Ontarians make. My cousins in Ontario always bragged about the wages up there.

[@va3svd]

@@axiomaticidioms3857 Well, both Michigan and Ontario are really big and diverse places. The wages can change an awful lot from downtown Toronto to suburban Sudbury. But the cost of living also changes dramatically to reflect that. Generally speaking, the more remote the location, the harder it is to find high-paying jobs. You have to consider the entire package to see whether or not a particular area is desirable. Ontario used to be the crown jewel in central North America, but has been on a steady decline since 2004 or so.

[@fredbarnesjr.1044]

@@va3svdyou e got Doug ford to blame for that

[@paulrivalto1974]

I pray I never follow any political party or their platforms! I pray I only follow Christ! Christ Jesus is my Lord, my Savior, my Master, my God and also my Friend! My All in All, my bright morning Star, my Intersessor, my Priest, my Shepherd, and also my Brother! No political party can nor is willing to be that for anyone! Christ took all of the wrath that God has for my sin! He died on a cruel cross for me! Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Socialists, and even the Religious have not ever even offered to do that for me or anyone else! ☆☆☆ As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord! ☆☆☆

[@jtbyrge7990]

Amen brother Paul. Well said

[@PatrickBarnesGreatBear]

Sooooo, are you not voting?

[@paulrivalto1974]

@@PatrickBarnesGreatBear - I do vote, yet only as God so directs me. Then one must remember that none of us would have chosen Saul to become Paul! God's ways are never man's ways! THANK GOD!

[@loganholdaway769]

Christians lost their backbone about 50 years ago. Up until recently, they've been just fine with going along to get along, but Obama and Biden have made us realize that, though this isn't our ultimate home, we shouldn't just hang out and wait for Jesus to come back. We've started looking for that old thing, you know, the one thing that helps us stand up straight, tall and proud, and by God's grace, were slowly reassembling it. We're not sure we have all the pieces, or where they go but we're slowly getting there. Once Christians stop arguing about the need to be nice or we'll lose our witness so we can't have that particluar section of the vertibre, we'll actually start being able to make a difference again. I know, I know, our mission is not politics, it's gospel, and I agree. But its not as though they are in conflict. Evangelism only Christianity is a new brand of Christianity and it's those people that threw our backbone out the window. Brothers, think critically. Our mission to reach the world is political. Jesus is King, and he's got a law. The kingdom of heaven is at hand. If you're theology gives you a visceral reaction to what Jesus proudly proclaimed, you should throw out your theology instead of your backbone.

[@jamesrussell8535]

Sad to see the right gave up the fight for marriage. #1 man 1 woman

[@epiclight858]

They didn't though

[@Murph_gaming]

I think there should be a separation between the legal definition and the religious/spiritual definition. Legally, it would counterintuitive to the principles of liberty and justice for all to deny same sex couples the legal recognition and benefits of marriage. That said the Church should avoid performing ceremonies for same-sex couples.

[@TVHouseHistorian]

Feminism was the start of all of this.

[@nicolehazel4466]

@@Murph_gaming I agree that everyone should have the freedom to express their religious beliefs. And Christians should continue living in a community of love and service to all, that is the way.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

@@epiclight858 Yes they did. There wasn't a single time during the recent debate where Trump defended the traditional family. In fact, Trump himself is proudly pro-LGBT. He once called himself the most pro-LGBT president in the history of the U.S.. The Reps don't even view homosexual unions as a big deal compared to the other things they consider a big deal, so it's obvious that they don't care about the traditional family.

[@ThingsAbove333]

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 🤔 Christians be like: dealth to self, servanthood and the pursuit of holiness. 🎉

[@dashmasterson1040]

Both parties have gone off of the deep end. Even worse than that is how much churches have changed.

[@johnbrodnik839]

Not All churches have changed!

[@nicolehazel4466]

The church is the believers. And no one is going to get it perfectly, that is why Jesus said through him only.

[@MGAF688]

@@johnbrodnik839 Wrong. They all have moved left. ALL.

[@javiervega1065]

@@MGAF688 that's incorrect

[@warchela]

God is on the throne. He doesn’t see republicans and democrats he sees sinners that need to get saved A kingdom divided cannot stand so the US is on its way out. Good thing our citizenship is in heaven

[@TonyaApplegate]

They are trying to dodge responsibility. Like washing your hands in the mud while manure is being added to the mud but hey after all they ARE washing their hands so they are clean...🤔🙄

[@bobnas]

Hallowed be Thy name, Thy KINGDOM come. Not Thy democracy come or Thy republic come. We are supposed to live under a monarchy ruled by a King. This is the biblical way.

[@brianmccarty3211]

Praying for you Todd. Keep the faith.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Great video Todd!

[@ecliptorcalrissian5014]

It hasn’t changed. They just say the quiet part out loud now.

[@Richard-yv4ei]

I knew something was wrong when amber rose spoke at the RNC convention and said that “republicans don’t care if your Gay or straight. It’s all love.” And then the crowd started cheering.🤦‍♂️

[@augiedoggie1820]

What would happen if the republican party condemned fornication (sex outside of being legally married) or adultery? Drunkenness? Which are just as wicked as homosexuality 🤔

[@dang75790]

You should not hate anyone? Don't judge people! Only God can. If you do? You are not better.

[@russy59ry]

Sad to see but i choose righteousness over any political party!! I will not vote for any of this

[@SpreadTruth24]

The D Party thanks you for your vote, which truthfully is probably where it already was anyhow right?

[@jtbyrge7990]

Both parties want your vote. That’s what it boils down to. I vote Jesus!

[@anitasmith203]

@@jtbyrge7990 and all you can do is vote for the party or person that aligns closest to Christian values and morals.

[@jgarcia5214]

​@anitasmith203 both are getting equally far. The closest would be a 3rd party like the constitution party.

[@wserthmar8908]

@@anitasmith203 , Reps, especially with DJT going to bait and switch. Their regime won’t be fun

[@deanzanger9360]

Republicans are a lot closer to Christian values than Democrats. I d vote for Jesus as well…but he’s not running.

[@deanzanger9360]

Unfortunately we don’t get everything we want.

[@justrj1]

I have commented on this before. Todd, once again, stay to the things of God. Neither one of these parties is godly, neither one has a godly man to represent it. I challenge anyone to go back to Israel's history and see which of the kings caused the most damage. Ungodly kings cause people to do ungodly things. 2 Samuel 23:3 "He that ruleth over men must be JUST, ruling in the FEAR OF GOD." This country is on the path of God's judgement. We are seeing it already happening on a small scale. And it seems that many have forgotten that GOD decides who sits on the "throne." Please go and read Deuteronomy 28. Lot's of "if/then" statements. Apply them to Israel and to the nation that claims to be a Christian nation. Psalm 9:17 - "The wicked shall be turned into hell and ALL the nations that forget God." ALL the nations. Let that sink in.

[@shiphrah63]

Thank you for a sane, balanced, and most importantly a Biblical response. I have been so frustrated at the over-emotional response from a lot of the Christian leaders I respect. I think this video gets to the very heart of the matter. We are under a Romans 1 judgment.

[@Stevenowski]

What's happened to America? 🤔🤨

[@cameraredeye3115]

It ran away from God.

[@Version135]

​@@cameraredeye3115 and that's not a summary. It's the whole story.

[@ka9fon]

​@@cameraredeye3115 No, I think people made America a God and know waking up to reality.

[@Angelalex242]

Nation is under judgment.

[@nicolehazel4466]

@@Angelalex242 Why is the Nation under Judgement? All nations and all people are under judgement, hence the reason for the cross. Being any party will not save you, have you picked up your cross and followed Jesus even unto death.

[@markgregory3213]

Wretched! Love and respect for everything you've expressed here!

[@NekoNoAme]

May God have mercy on America. Pray for America.

[@wserthmar8908]

@@NekoNoAme , for people who inhabit it

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

Prayer is nothing without action, just like faith means nothing without action. As God said in 2 Chronicles, the nation must seek His face _and_ turn from wickedness.

[@NekoNoAme]

@@theeternalsbeliever1779 Then please both pray for America, and urge everyone to repent. "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." (Luke 13:3)

[@tallgirlhappyme]

*The bottom line, you have to get elected. It is a huge step in the right direction and will save millions of babies. One step at a time.* 🇺🇸

[@SpreadTruth24]

Yes! Thank you. This shouldn't be as hard as some of us ahemDemposters are making it.

[@Kaddywompous]

There is just as much abortion now as there was before Dobbs.

[@Anne-po99]

Instead of mixing it up with religion. They should have been doing it as a human appeal to the people. Mixing up God with politics will never work.

[@charliecrowe6606]

The great thing about our system of government is that we get the government we deserve. The bad thing about our system of government is that we get the government we deserve.

[@JOERANSTRAIGHT]

I’m a registered independent I vote with the party that share my values the most. There is no party that is Cristian but there is a party that’s anti-Christian that’s a democrat party. I vote anything that’s not Democrat.

[@SpreadTruth24]

AMEN Thank you very much for your post.

[@WISHBONEL7]

One of the main reasons that society continues to go further and further left is because the Republicans won't stand firm and continue to be the counterweight . For instance , what was Cheney's view on homosexuality 30 years ago ?? . Did his position change because he has a gay daughter ??.

[@randomstufffromachristian2287]

If one gatekeeps who should his brother vote for, sooner or later, both of them will eventually have nobody to vote for

[@Kaddywompous]

Thing is: everybody, republicans, democrats, and everyone around and between, wants the things he outlined , but the devil is in the details. How are you defining those things, and how do you intend to achieve them? That’s where the conversation lies.

[@michaelmorais6206]

Mens hearts will wax worse and worse. This Republican drift is not surprising.

[@nicolehazel4466]

And it should not be surprising, because we are all sinners.

[@VictoriousWatchman]

This is the End Of Days… Just Saying…

[@nicolehazel4466]

That is a good thing, isn't it? But, will you be found to have been following Christ in the mean while.

[@irenicrose]

What I don't understand is why is there such an opposition to teaching black history (also mexican history, native american history etc)in schools if that is part of American history? They want to educate children on the fundamentals which includes history, but only seemingly the "good parts" of US History. If you want well rounded children, they should be educated on all parts of American history (age appropriate of course), the good and the bad.

[@nicolehazel4466]

They are a weird bunch aren't they? I think this stand against CRT reveals the wickedness of their heart. And most of these people who are against it do not even know what it is about, because they have never researched it on their own. I am scared of these Christians as a Christian myself. I guess we would have to wait patiently and see.

[@MGAF688]

CRT? No, thank you. We should focus on Biblical history. That's the only history worth knowing.

[@joelebert9767]

​@nicolehazel4466 I oppose CRT, and I don't think it's because I have a wicked heart. CRT is a perversion of justice ultimately.

[@killerbeebee4945]

​@MGAF688 but history is important and should be taught without the implication of guilt and victim mentality.

[@irenicrose]

@@nicolehazel4466 I'm African American and don't necessarily support CRT, but I do support teaching history from other perspectives. I had to deal with ignorant children when I was in grade school, including a kid that told me that "black people are supposed to do what white people tell them to do" when I refused to back down to his bullying. But his response was likely a learned behavior from his parents rather than a result from history class.

[@susaninfinger3003]

Maybe if Trump gets elected he will promote a bill that will include stronger language regarding marriage and transitional surgeries.. Open ended language is common. in politics.

[@user-dq2kw9sb4e]

Todd, if you read this message, could you do a video on Project 2025? A lot of people are concerned.

[@SpreadTruth24]

You do know that that's not Trump's right? That belongs to the heritage foundation.

[@rachelm9350]

@@SpreadTruth24 Vance wrote the main director's forward to his new book.

[@morelladelreal1798]

Till we Christian repent for forsaken our roll of salt & light in our societies, producing the current immorality & rejection of the Word of God, the judgement of God is over America. But it will begin in the house of God (1 Peter 4:17.)😢

[@eriktisher5535]

A few years back, I saw the trending leftward of the Republican Party ... so I moved the the Constitution Party.

[@palmerther]

I listened to a couple of minutes of that convention last night and turned it off when they were promoting the theme of "Make America Rich Again". This is to be expected in our fallen world. Nothing has changed, we have the same mission. It's the same spiritual battle. It's just sad it came right on the heels of a profession of God's providence.

[@deanzanger9360]

Tonight’s is Keep America SAFE. Interested?

[@palmerther]

@@deanzanger9360 So you mean safe as in safety? I have a sovereign God that works all things for good for those that love him.. It would appear we are under judgement, national repentance is far more pressing (and effectual) than anything the Republican party (man) has to offer.

[@willowbrook2717]

@@palmerther So you would do nothing? Do you lock the doors on your house at night or when you aren't home? Although the battle may be spiritual we have obligations to raise our families in a manner that points them to heaven. It is instructive to note just who in government is working hard to strip that liberty from us. Accepting and then receiving persecution for our beliefs and actions is something that can be expected. But to embrace it by standing aside and allowing its momentum to gain unfettered velocity seems irresponsible and unnecessary does it not? A nation under judgement we surely are. National repentance is the only way to turn God from His holy anger. But it seems to me that one of the easy steps to take a stand would be to pray for our governmental leaders and exercise our right to vote. A very large portion of the world has never known the right to have self-governance. The Republican Party may not be the "party of God" but at least it isn't the party that is dominated with anti-Christian thought, platform, and actions.

[@palmerther]

@@willowbrook2717 I say thank you for the rebuke, if completely unnecessary. For one thing, I never implied "do nothing". All over KZbin and the Internet there are comments, that you will never see, about praying for our leaders and voting as well as praying for our enemies as an example. i would encourage you to asking questions before jumping to conclusions. Around the Internet are posts saying that I will vote for President Trump, as there is no other option. Both of these things come up in my speech as well. I find it strange when I make posts about my faith in God and His sovereignty the general response tends to be "You are doing nothing!?". I walk by faith and not by sight. It is true that there is human responsibility and I study scripture for wisdom in my actions. For example, the book of Acts is a great place to study for examples of Godly action. As far as the Republican Party as a whole, I always exercise caution. 2 Cor 6:14 ""Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?". Make no mistake this party is part of the "world:" that scripture warns us about. Also, Psalms 1 - "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly". I do not look to the Republican party for any kind of wisdom. As far as self-governance. The only governance I seek is Christ on the throne. I look to and ask that our leaders to exercise their God ordained responsibilities. Most of all, I seek that God's will be done and that creation glorify Him. Whatever we eat or whatever we drink, no matter what we do, we do it all for the glory of God. Grace and peace to you.

[@nicolehazel4466]

@@palmerther God uses government for safety for all, Christians just have not been pushing for it to be safe and fair and just for all. Humanity has been under judgement since the beginning, not just now. Jesus died for that judgement and a need for restoration for all of us to God. National repentance, I don't think so, that is not how that works, read your bible.

[@tomwales7527]

Well said, Brother.

[@JamesL-88]

Thank you for this

[@feelslikehomewoollengifts]

It is beautiful to see what is happening in the USA! Hearts are turning back to God.

[@SmittySpeaks]

Where are you seeing this? I deal with the public all day, and am not seeing this.

[@EricBroch]

I've always liked Wretched Radio, but Todd, while understanding Theology except for baptism, doesn't understand the Constitution. The Constitution, the illegal nature of its ascendency aside, doesn't call for a strong military nor a standing army. Where it is silent the States and people retain authority unless amended. Therefore, the Feds have no authority meddling in abortion. And, that's the problem. Our founders did not intend a monolithic government run out of Washington D.C. dictating to the States. They (the States) gave the Feds LIMITED authority and retained the remainder to themselves. Abortion is a State matter, so is slavery. Also, there is no authority for the Feds to "Preserve the Union" which was Lincoln's stated reason for the war of aggression. Slaves were only freed by Lincoln in the states that seceded, something which he had no authority to do, and that, because he was hoping to force on the South a two front war. It's interesting how Christians today in their zeal ignorantly call for tyrannical government like the Christian Abolitionists.

[@josephclark2268]

Agreed. We still have to vote.

[@tamichildofGod8249]

I like what you say here! I have been convicted of this as we come upon this next election. I will have to stand before God and answer for my vote

[@jjwwqq]

One of the problems is that so many churches and denominations in today’s era remain silent on crucial issues. Those that don’t remain silent are woke. Every authentic Christian pastor should make clear the biblical position on homosexuality, abortion, gender issues, matters of race - the whole array of woke ideas. Churches are silent out of fear that Truth is unpopular, so it’s avoided. It’s not shocking, then, that there isn’t more pressure from grass roots levels to strengthen the Christian foundation of the Republican platform. Further, a question to ponder: what have those stronger platforms delivered? Look where we are. Consider who the candidates have been in that time. Bush (the son). McCain. Romney. Each and everyone of those men have been weak and either gave up ground or lost the election, when a stronger candidate could have fought harder and prevailed. As shocking as it is, Trump has far more effectively advanced the Republican - and Christian - agenda than any of those three other candidates. Throw in Bush (the dad) and Dole and it’s clear that that run of Republican candidates between Reagan and Trump have been worthless. As odd as it is to believe, Trump has been far more effective in these regards than those 5 weak, ineffective Republicans. One final thought: as much as we would like to see federal protections for unborn children, short of a bloody civil war the best way to accomplish that result may be through our federalist system, where states rights are exercised. Through popular vote, and over time, and with the active involvement of Christians I afraid to speak the truth, that outcome may actually come, and it would likely be lasting. Short of that, it could become a civil war situation.

[@shannonswift2233]

The Republican Party isn’t the Christian Party. You need swing voters, independents, moderates and fiscal (only) conservatives to win. Live your religion and be merry.

[@jrtruth2426]

Taxing the poor while not taxing the wealthy is not a good tax policy. And the states decide school curriculum, so if you don't like what your schools are teaching blame your governor.

[@paddywop918]

Some might say they were lost when they started allowing a Hindu prayer...

[@lettersandwordsandstuffs]

Better than a Christian one

[@viacheslaavkhruuton4789]

Great stuff to think about. Thank you for the comparison and contrast. As well as your injected humor. That's wonderful!

[@jaredfalk6580]

Get ready for some hard times fellow followers of Christ. Our country is becoming more and more against Jesus. No surprise, but keep oil in your lamps.

[@mikesteele9431]

I remember Bush and the republicans then. They talked a good talk and had me fooled. Was puzzled by the an actions or lack of action by the GOP back then. So, the platform was good but we elected a bunch of hypocrites which we now know as the establishment republicans. I’m done with them.

[@scranberry6536]

Exactly. In 2004 the Republicans controlled virtually everything and did virtually nothing to forward the agenda they proposed during the election season. It was then that I decided to vote but did not expect my vote to necessitate change particularly strong moral change.

[@meredithsdg]

Erwin Lutzer, Oct 14, 2016 - First, I did not want anyone to think that the Gospel was tied to a political party. If I were to endorse a candidate, people would identify Christianity with that political label, and this would be a stumbling block to those of the opposing political party. Instead of endorsements, over the years I have preached on those issues which cross the biblical/political divide, such as abortion, the role of law, same-sex marriage, etc. But throughout I have always insisted that the cross of Christ must be held above political wrangling, particularly before an election. We must be able to say to Democrats, to Republicans, and to Independents, “All of you are lost forever if you do not put your faith in Christ.” The second reason for my refusal was that I feared a politician I endorsed could turn out to be a disappointment, and I would then be embarrassed that I had lent my name (and by extension that of The Moody Church) to the man or woman who acted in an un-Christian manner. My visitor actually agreed with this reason; he even told me about a politician who had been endorsed by a prominent Christian leader and won the election, but whose name then appeared a few years later in a “black book” kept by a woman in prostitution.

[@realmattgoodwin]

I agree with all of your points. However, I would like to state that it is not the Republican party's job to stand for what's right in God's sight. IT'S OUR JOB as followers of Christ. Both parties have worked to subvert the principles under which this nation was founded. In fact, politics in general has done and is doing this. Giving either party any creedence at this point would be biblically foolish. The democrats would have us destroyed while republicans would lay supinely on their backs "hugging the delusive phantom of hope". There is too much of the politics in our faith these days. We need to get the politics out of our faith and our faith back into the politicians. The only hope is in Christ and I for one am tired of having to choose between a lesser of evils every November. Plus I am beyond sick of the discussion. These politicians don't put money in my pocket or food in my kid's mouths. If anything their politics or "platforms" end up taking those things away. Then there's the fact that we have all these economy choking "social programs" not because the politicians cared and were being benevolent, but because "christians" (lower case on purpose) dropped the ball a long time ago.

[@ka9fon]

Why should Christians oppose social programs. Some like Social Security and Medicare help the least of these. I'm prolife and Trad family. But lean social democratic of the New Deal type. Harry Truman was a Baptist.

[@rh82828]

I think what was meant is that historically the Church has taken on the role of caring for the poor, widows, and the orphan. I'm not completely against social programs but we've put it almost fully in their hands and now churches are left begging for volunteers to serve. I agree with the video about needing stronger stances. It almost seems we've lost the conviction needed to stand strong and remain set apart.

[@georgehey4754]

DO WE WANT OUR GOVERNMENT TO BE OUR MORAL COMPASS , OUR SHOULD OUR CHURCHES BE MAKING ASTAND AGAINST THESE ISSUES ... WHATS MORE IS THE WHEN SOME OF OUR SO CALLED CHURCHES HAVE ALREADY MOVED LEFT ON THESE ISSUES HOW CAN THEY THE GOVERNMENT MAKE A STAND AGAINST THESE ISSUES

[@SpreadTruth24]

Because people are buying into the lie that churches will lose their tax status if they speak out on so-called political matters. Has never happened. They just don't have to say who to vote for but they can certainly speak out against the Dparty

[@allenludwin]

Pastors tell the flock to vote biblical then we do, and now we get condemned. There’s only going to be one Kingdom that is perfect that’s when Christ Rules and reigns…

[@scotthansenmtbt4110]

Thank you Todd! I’ve been thinking this for 20 years, glad you said it! This country needs a third and fourth party…..we need a true Conservative Party, unlike the Republicans today….

[@kylejames2836]

Vote for the person or party that will most likely promote religious liberties and keep the spirit of God alive. This has been my Christian outlook for a while.

[@HiHi-dd1xi]

I don't trust either party anymore

[@nicolehazel4466]

You should have never put your trust in them in first place. Its like you thought a party god save humanity.

[@rtc1906]

I’m a Christian and I’m so excited it vote for the democratic candidate for president.

[@isaacunderhill9120]

3$ for a gallon of gas?! Out here it’s 5$! I’d be happy to pay 3$

[@church_auditor21]

Thats why i changed to the constitution party. The constitution party is closest to biblical values

[@nicolehazel4466]

Then you have been deceived. No party can save mankind, only the Christ. Read your bible and see what groups have ever saved humanity. Why don't you just pick up your cross and follow the teachings of Christ? Is it because everyone, all nationalities and ethnicities are allowed to eat at his table? Is it because those whom you despise will be at the supper?

[@church_auditor21]

@nicolehazel4466 you should listen to Randall Terry the presidential candidate for the constitution party, he seems to be all about God's will. He even preaches on repentance

[@boldfaith777]

Welcome to the Uni-party

[@patriots1needed]

When we stand before Jesus (and we will) He will not ask for our voter registration card, our passport or our bank account statement. “Who do you say that I am?” Does your life (and mine) reflect what our answer to that question will be? Thanks for posting.

[@SpreadTruth24]

Certainly not if we're voting D

[@nicolehazel4466]

@@SpreadTruth24 but voting is works, and your works will not save you. Are you saying that God cares about Republicans v.s. Democrats? Then why didn't Jesus get into the political arena of his times? Be not deceived

[@bigtobacco1098]

​@@nicolehazel4466those times weren't a democracy

[@SpreadTruth24]

@@nicolehazel4466 voting is not works. We're not doing it to be saved let's not be silly. Having said that, voting for a party that does the will of satan is massively sinful.

[@SpreadTruth24]

@@nicolehazel4466 Lol no voring is not a work. Neither I nor anyone else said that is something to do to be saved. Now if we are voting for the other party that is the party that advances everything against god, that is a shortly a massive sin. Jesus said he that is not with me is against me. He didn't say you can be against me on everything from A to Z in how you vote.

[@coda821]

Thank you for your vigilance sir.

[@pjskipper573]

It’s gone Dark

[@fredhall5038]

Given the platform presented, and although I trust neither party, I would vote Republican were I an American. But to be truthful, both parties are an embarrassment to democracy. And yes, we have two parties in Canada which deserve the same ‘hell no’ vote from me. May God have mercy on us all for we have forgotten that freedom requires responsibility. I

[@DanielForbes-zs5ek]

This is a States Right issue. It’s a family law issue and that is derived to states.