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Religion in Politics

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

True Christians should not take religious presidential candidates as a sign of American revival. It is an old ploy, using religion to gain temporal power.

Politics and Christ's Return

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The church maintains a position of political neutrality, as it does not align with either conservative or liberal ideologies. This stance is rooted in the belief that followers of God should not be categorized as rightists or leftists but as "God-ists," focusing on God's way, which transcends political labels. The church's approach is to remain separate from worldly political affairs, emphasizing that its members' citizenship is in heaven, not in any earthly nation. This separation is crucial for maintaining devotion to spiritual goals over earthly political concerns.

Who Deserves Our Loyalties?

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Christians are caught between government forces and opposition groups in many places, desiring only to be left alone to live in peace. In the United States, the government is preparing to reject any group attempting to overthrow it, while the populace remains relatively peaceful despite having many firearms. Christians must maintain a position of neutrality, which is difficult due to patriotic feelings. Neutrality often results in being distrusted and hated by both sides of a conflict. During the American Civil War, neutrality was a major issue because people wanted to know where everyone stood, and neutrals were not trusted by either side. Christians are forbidden to involve themselves in national affairs such as war, as Jesus' Kingdom is not of this world.