I have seen Christians inside and outside of this forum say that although they find Trump morally repugnant, they are voting for him as the lesser of two evils. This stance strikes me as hypocritical because voting for the lesser of two evils is an act of moral relativism, which is antithetical to Christian morality. Choosing "the lesser of two evils" means that although both choices are immoral, relative to the worst choice, the other is moral. Thus, whether an act is moral or immoral depends upon those choices relative to one another as opposed to an objective moral standard. "The lesser of two evils" can be applied to any dilemma which requires a decision that concerns God's law and would compel anyone to choose to go against God's law as long as they avoid the worst choice. The chooser is claiming that it is necessary to sin.
"Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away." - Proverbs 4:14-15
In addition to justifying immorality, the idea that one must choose the lesser of two evils is also incorrect. When the devil tempts Jesus in Matthew 4, he repeatedly gives him two options: betray his morals or admit he is not the Son of God. Each time, Jesus rejects the devil's false dilemma by referring to the Word of God. In other words, Jesus rejects the moral relativism of choosing a lesser of two evils by standing by the objective good of God. Likewise, voting for Trump or Hillary is a false dilemma that ignores the existence of the Law. So how is it that one can vote for a candidate they consider immoral and still call oneself a Christian?
"Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away." - Proverbs 4:14-15
In addition to justifying immorality, the idea that one must choose the lesser of two evils is also incorrect. When the devil tempts Jesus in Matthew 4, he repeatedly gives him two options: betray his morals or admit he is not the Son of God. Each time, Jesus rejects the devil's false dilemma by referring to the Word of God. In other words, Jesus rejects the moral relativism of choosing a lesser of two evils by standing by the objective good of God. Likewise, voting for Trump or Hillary is a false dilemma that ignores the existence of the Law. So how is it that one can vote for a candidate they consider immoral and still call oneself a Christian?
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