Election By John Piper

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Election by john piper. Prominent christian teacher john piper recently wrote a column arguing a christian ought not vote for joe biden or donald trump in this upcoming election. Piper s views about abortion it appears he will not vote for joe biden because biden is in favor of abortion. Last week in a rare commentary about this year s political election and its candidates piper wrote he is baffled that so many christians consider the sins of unrepentant sexual immorality porneia unrepentant boastfulness alazoneia unrepentant vulgarity aischrologia unrepentant factiousness dichostasiai and the like to be only toxic for our nation while policies that endorse baby killing sex switching freedom limiting and socialistic overreach are viewed as deadly.

Yet i differ with his suggestion that christians might do best by sitting out the presidential election since a vote for either trump or biden cannot be justified. In near eastern languages and literatures from new york university and has served as a. Michael brown issues a respectful rebuttal laying out the reasons he is supporting donald trump.

In light of dr. Suddenly they are jarred by the radical god centeredness of the bible and the frightening man centeredness of their own hearts. Piper s current views are consistent with his views during the last election.

Michael brown holds a ph d. The doctrine of election an amazing effect to awaken people who are drifting in the river of inherited assumptions with no engagement of the mind. John piper is right the us presidential election is about character and pride first john piper has been raising eyebrows this week.

John piper s liberty convocation pulled after election post university said piper s appearance with j. In an article he argued that pride in a presidential candidate is as dangerous and likely to cause death as having a president with a liberal attitude to abortion laws. He stated then that he believed that donald trump was morally unqualified to be president and gave a list of reasons of why he thought so.

Yet i differ with his suggestion that christians might do best by sitting out the presidential election since a vote for either trump or biden cannot be justified. Before sharing my differences though i want to share my points of affirmation. John piper is one of the most respected christian leaders in america and i personally hold him in high esteem.