I never have been involved in politics.
We receive from God, then we give to others.
Pretentiousness repels but authenticity attracts, and vulnerability is the pathway to intimacy.
I can't imagine God not allowing my dog into heaven.
Christianity is not a religion or a philosophy, but a relationship and a lifestyle. The core of that lifestyle is thinking of others, as Jesus did, instead of ourselves.
Having authority implies accountability. If you reject the blame for failures under your watch, people reject your leadership.