What should the role of Christians in politics be? More people than ever are asking that question. Christians cannot pretend they can transcend politics and simply \u201cpreach the Gospel.\u201d Those who avoid all political discussions and engagement are essentially casting a vote for the social status quo. American churches in the early 19th century that did not speak out against slavery because that was what we would now call \u201cgetting political\u201d were actually supporting slavery by doing so. To not be political is to be political.<\/p>\n
The Bible shows believers as holding important posts in pagan governments \u2014 think of Joseph and Daniel in the Old Testament. Christians should be involved politically as a way of loving our neighbors, whether they believe as we do or not. To work for better public schools or for a justice system not weighted against the poor or to end racial segregation requires political engagement. Christians have done these things in the past and should continue to do so.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, while believers can register under a party affiliation and be active in politics, they should not identify the Christian church or faith with a political party as the only Christian one. There are a number of reasons to insist on this.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n So this came out in the @nytimes<\/a> this weekend. — Timothy Keller (@timkellernyc) September 29, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
The historical Christian positions on social issues do not fit into contemporary political alignments. It's a passage from the new Jonah book found here: https:\/\/t.co\/Ll9a3pOG5y<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/rY6A33voLe<\/a><\/p>\n