Here is my position. It’s pretty simple. As an American I believe that the Republicans were right in the Obamacare debate. Medical Decisions are between a patient and the Doctor.
As a Christian. It is between them and God. I have no call to require someone to live a more Godly life. It is not my job. In fact. It is exactly what the Bible tells us not to do. Judge not lest ye be so Judged.
God lives and loves. He loves the Trans people. The Homosexuals. And even those who have Abortions. I know this because the Bible, and my heart tell me so.
I’m also a student of history. And I can’t help but remember that historically some of our worst periods in human history were where we tried to force what a handful believed was right and Godly on the masses. The Inquisition is the obvious and worst example. But hardly the only one.
So no. I don’t see where it is my business in either secular or religious terms.
God does not love sin.
What does the Bible mean when it says, “Do not judge”? | GotQuestions.org
Ah Judge not the most quoted and misinterpreted verse in the Bible
Jesus’ command not to judge others could be the most widely quoted of His sayings, even though it is almost invariably quoted in complete disregard of its context. Here is Jesus’ statement: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (
Matthew 7:1). Many people use this verse in an attempt to silence their critics, interpreting Jesus’ meaning as “You don’t have the right to tell me I’m wrong.” Taken in isolation, Jesus’ command “Do not judge” does indeed seem to preclude all negative assessments. However, there is much more to the passage than those three words.
The Bible’s command that we not judge others does not mean we cannot show discernment. Immediately after Jesus says, “Do not judge,” He says, “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs” (
Matthew 7:6). A little later in the same sermon, He says, “Watch out for false prophets. . . . By their fruit you will recognize them” (verses 15–16). How are we to discern who are the “dogs” and “pigs” and “
false prophets” unless we have the ability to make a judgment call on doctrines and deeds? Jesus is giving us permission to tell right from wrong.
Also, the Bible’s command that we not judge others does not mean all actions are equally moral or that truth is relative. The Bible clearly teaches that truth is objective, eternal, and inseparable from God’s character. Anything that contradicts the truth is a lie—but, of course, to call something a “lie” is to pass judgment. To call adultery or murder a sin is likewise to pass judgment—but it’s also to agree with God. When Jesus said not to judge others, He did not mean that no one can identify sin for what it is, based on God’s definition of
sin.
And the Bible’s command that we not judge others does not mean there should be no mechanism for dealing with sin. The Bible has a whole book entitled
Judges. The judges in the Old Testament were raised up by God Himself (
Judges 2:18). The modern judicial system, including its judges, is a necessary part of society. In saying, “Do not judge,” Jesus was not saying, “Anything goes.”
Elsewhere, Jesus gives a direct command to judge: “Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly” (
John 7:24). Here we have a clue as to the right type of judgment versus the wrong type. Taking this verse and some others, we can put together a description of the sinful type of judgment:
Superficial judgment is wrong. Passing judgment on someone based solely on appearances is sinful (
John 7:24). It is foolish to jump to conclusions before investigating the facts (
Proverbs 18:13).
Simon the Pharisee passed judgment on a woman based on her appearance and reputation, but he could not see that the woman had been forgiven; Simon thus drew Jesus’ rebuke for his unrighteous judgment (
Luke 7:36–50).
Hypocritical judgment is wrong. Jesus’ command not to judge others in
Matthew 7:1 is preceded by comparisons to hypocrites (
Matthew 6:2,
5,
16) and followed by a warning against hypocrisy (
Matthew 7:3–5). When we point out the sin of others while we ourselves commit the same sin, we condemn ourselves (
Romans 2:1).
Harsh, unforgiving judgment is wrong. We are “always to be gentle toward everyone” (
Titus 3:2). It is the merciful who will be shown mercy (
Matthew 5:7), and, as Jesus warned, “In the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (
Matthew 7:2).
