“Christianity is not just a personal religion; it must impact the whole culture, including government, law, and education.” -Francis Schaeffer

When people say that Christians, pastors, and churches shouldn’t be “political,” we need to stop and ask what they actually mean.

If they mean don’t turn Sunday worship into a campaign rally, don’t endorse candidates, and don’t trade the gospel for political power, then I agree wholeheartedly. Our hope is not in politicians but in Jesus Christ.

But if by “don’t be political” they mean don’t address issues the Bible clearly speaks to, then that’s where we must lovingly disagree.

God’s Word has a lot to say about the very things our culture labels as “political”:

-Gender and Sexuality

-Marriage, Family, Divorce

-The Sanctity of Life

-Biblical Masculinity & Femininity

-Mental Health and Addiction

-Racism and Discrimination

-Money and Consumerism

-Religious Pluralism and Truth Claims

These are not merely political issues, they are moral issues!

As Christians, our worldview must be shaped by Scripture, not silenced by cultural pressure. The gospel is not confined to private spirituality. It impacts every corner of life.

So no, we don’t place our ultimate hope in politics or politicians. But yes, we are called to proclaim God’s truth without fear, even when the world (and some Christians) tells us to stay quiet.

“Christians are not called to be mere spectators in the moral life of their nation; we are called to be salt and light in every sphere of society.” -Charles Spurgeon