We have only one "Evangelical Manifesto" and it is not encourage to be involved in so called "social engineering." we cannott change a world that does not belong to us, we are birds of passage. We can certainly protest but our protesting does not replace our "Evangelicl Manifesto" set forth by Christ Himself, that is to Go into the world and preach the Gospel [declare]
When will you people in high places get of your efforts to politically or any other way to change society?
Fred.

The point that this article touches on is one of great concern. The author says we have taught the people who to vote for. I find that Christianity in it's politicized form wants to dictate not only how we vote, but wants control over all of our lives,our money,our relationships,worship,what we buy and who we buy it from,how we dress and adorn our bodies,etc,etc. The Lord Jesus Christ set me free and as such I have the duty to think for myself by the leading of the Word and the Holy Spirit and not any Preacher or party. This tyrant hates all who dare to follow the Master's voice away from the traditions of men!
Jefferson wrote," If I could not go to heaven but with a party, I would not go there at all" Politics will not change the heart,only Jesus will! Political power has caused the Church to compromise the Truth! Could the bonding of Church and political power be the woman in Revelation 17:5, "Mystery Babylon Mother of Prostitutes"?
Whom the Son has set free is free indeed!

I have always had a problem with both "the religious right" and "the religious left". Should Christians be involved in politics? Absolutely. But it should be as individuals, not as a movement because the world sees us as just another political foe depending upon what side of the political fence you're on. I hate the distinctions because it's really not about our political leanings, it's about what does the Lord have to say about it. To think that abortion, for example, is a "conservative" issue is very sad to me. It's not a conservative issue, it's a "truth" issue. That, I think is the crux of the problem. Also, the writer points out that not having an African-American or woman should assuage the fears of those who dislike political correctness. Why should this even be a consideration for those of us who make up the Kingdom of God? Maybe a bible-believing African-American and woman should have been a part of this, not for political correctness, but because it is right!

We can compare social responsibility all day long, but here's the rub: There is NO mention in either the Manifesto or the Study Guide of what the Bible says about: where faith in Christ comes from (Ro 10:17; Eph 2:8-9); the cost of discipleship (2Co 5:15; Mt 16:24); the expectations of the fruit of the spirit in changing personal behavior as expressed as the process of sanctification (2 Pe 1:5-12); that all of the law is found in loving God and your neighbor (De 6:5; Lev 19:18; Mt 22:39-40); the definitions of loving God and neighbor (Jn 4:24; Mt 25:34-46; Mt 5:43-47; Lk 10:36-37; cf. Ja 1:22; Ro 2:13; Mt 7:12); the personal relationship that Christ desires (Mt 12:50; Jn 14:15, 21, 15:15; Ga 4:15); and the several expressions of spiritual disciplines that help Christians spend time with Christ in order to build a relationship with Him: confess faith in Christ: Ro 10:9-10; confess sins: 1Jn 1:8-10; repent of sins: Lk 15:7, Jn 9:31; Ps 66:18; Pr 15:29); one-time baptism: Mat 28:19-20; the Lord's Supper: 1Co 11:24-26; prayer: Php 4:6; reading the Bible: De 17:19; studying the Bible: Deu 6:6-7; 2Ti 2:15; thanksgiving and praise: Ps 100:4; worship: Jn 4:23-24; tithing: Lk 11:42; give alms: Lk 12:33-34; personal sacrifice for the sake of the Kingdom of God: 2Co 5:15; serving others: 1Pe 4:10; fasting: Mat 6:16-18. // Every Christian in the world has a responsibility to personally incorporate in his or her own personal, interpersonal, and social life, practical application of the Word of God. Sadly, the "manifesto" certainly doesn't point out where to find the answer to their question.