I have three confessions to make, and I hope you’ll stick around to hear them. This year has been burdensome for me, and I find myself grappling with conflicting emotions. In this tumultuous political climate, I know this admission may not win me any fans, and I can’t say I’m surprised.
Here it goes: I am a Christian, and I was once a registered Republican.
That feels like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Are you still following along? I understand if you’re unsure, but please stay with me. There’s more to share, including my final confession.
As someone guided by faith, my voting choices have always been shaped by my beliefs. I strive to approach complex societal issues with grace and compassion. I want to vote according to my conscience, but I’ve come to believe that’s increasingly impossible within the Republican Party.
As I observe these politicians, I can’t help but wonder: Are we all talking about the same Jesus? The Jesus I know emphasizes hard work and compassion for the poor and marginalized. He supports law and order but wouldn’t advocate for erecting barriers to keep out those seeking refuge. On the contrary, the Jesus I know is about breaking down walls.
The GOP claims to be “one nation under God,” yet the politics they promote seem far removed from Christ’s teachings, which focus on Faith, Hope, and Love.
Consider Donald Trump, who has stated he owes nothing to God and feels he has nothing to be forgiven for. That’s not faith. He talks about making America “great again” while reminiscing about times when dissenters were violently removed. That’s not hope. He has demonized various groups of people, labeling them as “evil” or “criminal.” That’s not love.
Now, for my third and final confession: I am done with the Republican Party.
These politicians have co-opted my faith, politicizing it and declaring Democrats as “the enemy.” They assert the world is broken, and while I might agree, their solution is so divisive and hateful that it often leads to violence. They’ve waved the banner of Christ over their politics, claiming a “Christian domain” that distorts my values and stands in stark contrast to the inclusive nature of the gospel.
This is not faith. This is not hope. This is not love. It’s a tragic distortion of a beautiful gospel, and I refuse to support it any longer.
As a Christian, a parent, and a citizen, I feel a duty to vote. And I will. Yet, the thought that Christ endorses any single candidate in this election deeply troubles me. I am convinced He would be heartbroken by the current state of affairs.
If the GOP wants to attract Christian voters, they must genuinely uphold Christian values, which include love for all people—not just those who share our appearance or beliefs. You cannot preach hate and claim to advocate for love. Trump’s rhetoric reveals the fundamental issues within the GOP. Until their discourse reflects the true principles of our faith, I will carry the love of Christ—and my vote—beyond the walls they aim to erect.
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In summary, my disillusionment with the GOP stems from their politicization of faith, which contradicts the core values of love, hope, and compassion that I hold dear. Until they realign with these principles, I refuse to be part of that narrative.