It comes from Rev. Mike Donahue, pastor (who married us) and football coach who probably could also announce the games he’s coaching:

Every year it seems to get worse and I want to say in a loud voice “STOP!!!” I can not believe how much I read about people saying that the Democrats or Republicans are evil, not Christian, etc. I truly believe that Christ must be thinking “are you kidding me!”

To say that Jesus was a conservative is ludicrous. The word conservative means “one who adheres to traditional methods or views” (Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary). One thing is evident in scripture is that Jesus took on some of the traditional views of the time. He constantly challenged the established religious elite of the time. And let’s not forget the temper tantrum in the temple of flipping over the tables.

To say that Jesus was a liberal is also ludicrous. He said that he came to fulfill prophecy. He went and worshiped in the temple and new the Torah (Jewish Bible) with a level far advanced of his years. He was a Jew who followed the customs of the Jewish faith of the time. Don’t forget that the Last Supper was actually a celebration of Passover.

Jesus also said, “give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s due.” Now I look at that statement a little different than maybe most…I don’t see it as just saying give the taxes that are due to the government, but rather we are to quit worrying about the government and put our focus on God.

What I am trying to say is let’s stop making our faith, God and Christ a political issue. I realize that, for some, my statements may seem a little strange coming from a “pastor,” but I believe with all my heart, mind and soul that for the most part Christians get it wrong. From the first page to the last the Bible is God’s love story to us. How are we demonstrating that love when we constantly attack other people because of political views?

My prayer for 2014 is that we stop politicizing God. Everyone has the right to the political view points, but let’s stop throwing Christ into that mix. Remember when our time comes and we stand before God, we will not be judged on whether or not we are republican or democrat but rather have we truly accepted Christ with all our heart, mind and soul!