Political parties as an influence in society is certainly a unique hypothesis. Last year’s presidential election certainly had a pretentious effect on society. I agree with your neither political parties speak for the common American. However, many people voted for Trump not for the man but for the failed policies of the previous administration, an unbalanced federal budget adding $6 trillion to the national debt, Supreme Court Christian friendly nominee, illegal immigration, or a dozen more reasons. Americans only have two main political parties. These parties represent the extreme left or extreme right. Republicans and Democrats are mirrored images to issues affecting society. One is always pro while the con.? Democrats and Republicans over the last one-hundred and fifty have flip-flopped
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The Bible also teaches us it is our civic duty. In Exodus 18:21 ESV “Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.” In my opinion political parties are more of a secondary influence and not the main reason. Children are the future of any society. Depending on their disposition a child will either be a leader or a follower. In the 1950’s the top five influences of a child were family, church school, friends, and TV however, by 2010 the list went friends, TV, parents, school and church. (Weidknecht, 2011). Parent(s) often work long hours to provide for their children. Once home parent(s) must prepare dinner and do chores and therefore children turn to their friends on social media to learn about life. Children should be taught politics only to their level of understanding. They should also be taught both sides of an issue. The church should never be last. Parent(s) need to be active in church so their children can be tomorrows
The Bible also teaches us it is our civic duty. In Exodus 18:21 ESV “Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.” In my opinion political parties are more of a secondary influence and not the main reason. Children are the future of any society. Depending on their disposition a child will either be a leader or a follower. In the 1950’s the top five influences of a child were family, church school, friends, and TV however, by 2010 the list went friends, TV, parents, school and church. (Weidknecht, 2011). Parent(s) often work long hours to provide for their children. Once home parent(s) must prepare dinner and do chores and therefore children turn to their friends on social media to learn about life. Children should be taught politics only to their level of understanding. They should also be taught both sides of an issue. The church should never be last. Parent(s) need to be active in church so their children can be tomorrows