Emotional Thoughts vs. Rational Thought

Their are dangers that threaten the politically-involved Christian. Modern day politics are all too often based on emotion rather than rational thought. You see examples of this everyday. My rule of thumb is that in a debate, the first person who tries to appeal to your emotion, rather that your rationale, has lost the debate. Sure, we are emotional beings, but if we are debated a topic using strictly the facts, emotion is not necessary to make a rational decision.

I am not saying that we should be cold and heartless, because Jesus commands us to be to be sympathetic. What I am saying is that it is not responsible for us to make policies based on the exception to the rule. Too many times we are given one-a-million sob stories to justify more bureaucracy.

It was not that long ago that those among us who were in need came to the church or the temple for help. This way help could be given in a case by case basis and assure that these funds were not wasted. I think that we should go back to that system.

So next time you are in a conversation, an argument, or a debate, ask yourself this: "Am I using rational thought or emotional thought?"