The power of fear

In processing this last presidental election one overarching concern seemed previlent among by my more conservative Christian friends. It was fear. The fear of this nation falling into godless demoncratic hands was something they all shared whether they knew each other or not.  It seems that the highest office in this land has used fear to drive its agenda. McCain used it as well. It is definitely a tool in the republican party.  Fear is natural when we are focused on change and how it will affect us.

As those who follow Christ we are part of another system and while we may participate in this world, we aren't held hostage by it. Fear has no part in this process. If our way of life falls apart, we belong to another kingdom that is vastly different than the system we know. A system where everything is backwards to the world system we know. To lead you must become a servant, to be rich you should give away.  And to be accepted, you just have to be, and to love you need to cast fear away.

So then why is fear employed?