Politics or the Bible - Not Both

As a believing follower of Jesus Christ I am astounded, simply astounded, at how many professing believers are publicly backing Newt Gingrich. Now in full disclosure I am a non-participant in the political process so I do not have a “dog in this fight” but I cannot help but see some incredible things as this election year goes forward.
For many years the Republican party has given lip service to the abortion issue, even though men like Rick Santorum have always spoken much more passionately due primarily to the Roman Catholic Churche's obsession with abortion. So that issue is somewhat moot since it isn’t going to change. But how can a believer endorse someone who has proven he has no fidelity at all? Of course there is forgiveness but that is between him and God, but regardless how intelligent he thinks he is or how clever he is as a debater, that man should not be a leader.
The Scriptures give some pretty high standards for being an elder. So do you not think that the principle of high standards should carry over into politics, especially if you believe God is in politics? (I disagree) But it has been absolutely breathtaking to see believers who believe in moral issues completely ignore a man’s open pattern of infidelity and deception. But as I listened to preachers defend their support I realized it was based primarily on issues of national security and economics.
Of course both Gingrich and Romney complain about the governments “attack” on religion and matters of faith. I guess these verses don’t mean what they say?
Matt.5:10-12 - Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Don't worry, the evangelicals whine every bit as much. The entire narrative of the Christian faith seems to indicate no free ride, and in fact, persecution should be expected. But this is politics. People get heartburn because Romney is a Mormon but they can easily elect a serial philanderer? Strange days indeed. Adultery no longer carries the moral weight it once did. And because there is not one evangelical in the race believers are forced to choose the lesser of many evils. If it wasn’t so sad it would almost be comical!
It is most unusual to see evangelicals take up sides with the Roman Catholic Church. I guess these verses are just poetic philosophy?
II Cor.6:14-17 - Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
But the fallen world beats the political drum and those who profess to follow Jesus dance to their beat. And in the process believers by the millions are yoked with unbelievers along the way and while ignoring commands to the contrary and their gospel calling, they participate in and support a fallen process that is as humanistic as New Age crystals. But the crystals do not have something politics thrives on: an obscene and nauseating amount of money wasted upon manipulating people and castigating your opponents.
I guess it's only going to get better/worse. I can only hope for a brokered convention because if that happens all the divisive and personal attack rhetoric will seem innocuous compared to the wheeling and dealing of a brokered convention. I will have my popcorn ready. But I must admit, even though I get a fleshly thrill at watching such utter nonsense, I still grieve when I see professing believers and preachers being interviewed on the convention floor and in the midst of a carnal circus.
Stay tuned.