Substitutionary atonement may not appeal to modern sensibilities, and even seems unjust to some. But if we lose Christ in our place, we lose the gospel.

Are Christians who have the opportunity to vote obligated to do so — or can we abstain from the whole process for righteous reasons?

God is not distant from us, but agonizes with us over sin and suffering and sorrows. He is angry at our sin. But he also rejoices over his people.