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Why Voting for Biden Isn’t Necessarily a Sin—And Why That Matters

Why Voting for Biden Isn’t Necessarily a Sin—And Why That Matters

October 03, 2020 | by Felix James Miller

While I do not intend to vote for Biden, I am adamant that a Christian may in good conscience vote for him so long as it is not because of the evils he supports. Recognizing this fact is crucial for those who care about Christian witness in a fallen world. When our moral witness becomes entirely tied to prudential political judgments, we swap our faith in a transcendent redeeming God who offers us salvation for a politician or party who promises to create heaven on earth.

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