Christianity has nothing to do with the elections?...right?

We have a display of various candidates that speak of hope, of change, and of warnings if we don't, and of promises to those who pledge allegiance to their particular platform.
The candidates dig into one another's past, hoping to find something that questions and denies authenticity of their ideals.
We hear chants "We will make America great," while another says "No, we need to make America whole." We need to build our "walls for protection" while another says "we need to tear down our walls of division." 
Yet, is preparing ourselves for the 21st century to protect ourselves from the danger of being controlled by a central government and liberal policies... the only path we need to adhere? Is a liberal form of government encouraging mankind to find "peace on earth" and equality for all...the path we should choose? Meanwhile, promises, rhetoric, and the various directions we hear continue...

I read a comment the other day in reference to Christian evangelicals embracing the "Trump train." His logic was: "This is not about Christianity...it's about being an American! Separation of church and state...you know. We need a good businessman in office, not all this political waste. Besides, he isn't against Christianity, in fact he supports us!"

Hmmm...his logic is interesting, yet something inside me asks "Is he right?" So, I asked myself: "Does Christianity have any part of a presidential election? Too bad the bible doesn't address political arena....or does it?"

I have always admired Billy Graham. Not only because of his Christian belief, but his compassion with the various administrations that have resided in office. He had a way of keeping the Gospel in front of everyone without the condemnation and guilt that often comes with it.
Billy Graham commented in an article dated November 11, 2012. He said: " All of us care a great deal bout our country. The intensity of opinions and feeling during a long political campaign shows the depth of our concerns. He also commented " No election will solve America's most basic problem...the need for repentance."

Max Lucado, the popular and much respected author of Christian belief from San Antonio, Texas wrote of the need for decency in this election.
He pointed out how Donald Trump ridiculed a war hero, mocked a woman's menstrual period, made fun of a disabled reporter, refers to a former First Lady as "mommy," belittles other fellow candidates as "stupid or dummies,", referring to people as "losers" a minimum 64 times, and boasting of the bible being his #1 book yet his own book a close 2nd... might bring Lucado's suggestion to consider "decency" as a valuable characteristic in a potential President. The question arises: Is the conservative movement to regain the White House worth this type of rhetoric...words and behavior not only contrary to Christian teachings but a mockery of the values at the core of our belief?
Are we such a frustrated nation from corruption that we allow our emotions and feelings to simply vote "with a middle finger?"

I have come to this conclusion...Christianity does have influence. The Sacred Scriptures do have political references, like the appointment of Saul as a king in 1 Samuel. At that time, people were equally frustrated as Americans are today, due to corrupt judges making corrupt decisions.The result of that appointment brought...terrible results.
Another story in II Samuel tells of how a lack of repentance, no reconciliation, and humility rejected, resulted in David's 3rd son Absalom losing his own life after self appointing himself as a king.
As I ponder this election, I do understand the importance of not allowing my personal Christian beliefs to interfere with people who are running for office. Yet, I must equally not choose a candidate influenced by my own frustration and anger... nor should I abandon the Scriptures, refusing those words to be a non-factor.
As a Christian, a repentant heart does have an effect on the professional career of a candidate, and maintaining a decency is a characteristic that must be in every candidate.

                                                  A Gleaning from Proverbs 28:11

A man of wealth who ignores his own conceit, boasting and relying on his own success instead of having a grateful heart toward the Lord of Heaven, sees himself only in his own eyes.
A man who may be poor yet has common sense relying on the Lord of Heaven as his helper and finds his joy in Him, recognizes how delusional the man of wealth really is."