Tim Lucas, Lead Pastor of Liquid Church, will lead live polling via text messaging at all locations where Liquid Church holds worship services in New Jersey. With the Presidential elections approaching, many individuals including the nearly 2,500 evangelical Christian attendees of the church, must decide how they are to engage in politics of the public square. The 4-week series of Sunday services this September will be focused on moving beyond the polarizing political rhetoric found in today’s news media.
"Growing up, I was told never to discuss three issues in polite company – politics, sex, and religion. But this Sunday, we’re going to hit at least two... with the potential for all three!” laughed Lucas.
During worship services, Lucas will invite the entire congregation to use their cell phones to text in their vote on various questions presented including:
- Can a Christian vote for a Mormon?
- How would Jesus handle hot-button issues such as gay marriage & immigration?
- Is the next generation of Christians moving beyond the Culture Wars?
- Do you have faith in God or Government?
Live results will be displayed on screens as all the results are tallied in real-time.
“Typically, the pulpit is used to tell church members exactly how to vote. This time, we’re going to flip the equation and use it to give voice to our people,” Lucas explained.
The sermon messages will attempt to bridge the often polarizing worlds of politics and religion. “The Bible tells us to pray for all our leaders-- and that includes our Republican Governor and our Democrat President,” noted Lucas. “I’m hoping the Scriptures can lead us to bridge the partisan divide and find faith for the future of our country.”
Live Audience Polling Event Details – At Sunday Services 9:30am and 11:30am at the following location and dates:
- Morristown: Hyatt Hotel // Sundays September 9, 16, 23 & 30
clyde donovan
11:30 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
I hope you Liquids have enough sense to do what Jesus would do.......vote Obama out of office.
David Steketee
6:08 am on Saturday, September 8, 2012
What exactly did Jesus have to say about modern politics? Jesus was quite the socialist. Obama, not so much.
David Steketee
6:15 am on Saturday, September 8, 2012
These are all such absurd questions...
Can a Christian vote for a Mormon? - There are no religious tests for office. Why is this even open for debate?
Would Jesus lower taxes? - “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Do you trust God or the government? - I don't recall the last time god actually provided cash for poor people to buy groceries, or get access to health care. Besides, why can't you trust both?
Maura Souki
12:36 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
What would Jesus say about abortion? No need to poll your congregation on that one!!!!
David Steketee
12:42 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
Maura, the bible proscribes how to perform an abortion. It has to be done by a rabbi. Number 5:11-31.
Maura Souki
1:09 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
David, Abortion is death. Christ came to conquer death, and therefore abortion. "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10).
PS. Did you know that your name means "beloved" ;)
Daniel Spain
11:25 am on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
You people should read more and blog less ...
Daniel Spain
11:26 am on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
That's because he wasn't born here, right Clyde?
Daniel Spain
11:37 am on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
How do you know what Jesus would do?
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11:01 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
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