My first effort is to try to explain why I don't take sides in politics and explain the Pilgrim church alternative to getting involved in politics. If they don't want to listen or if they want to argue, I look for the quickest way to politely bow out of the conversation.MaxPC wrote:A question for those who are current practicing members of a Nonresistant Anabaptist Fellowship:
With nonresistance, we are to focus upon, and place our faith in, God's Kingdom instead political parties and governments. What method do you prefer to use when another insists on talking politics?
-Ignore them?
-Change the subject?
-Argue/debate?
-Some combination of the above?
Interestingly, what I just described is the non-resistant approach that Anabaptists have commonly responded with the last 500 years when they found themselves thrust into political situations or conflicts that are brought on by the god of this world.
When Jesus was asked to get involved in settling an injustice, Jesus said that he did not come to earth to settle inheritance squabbles, and instead of speaking to the debate or helping justice prevail in this situation, he warned against covetousness.