Q: Christians, Faith and Politics
How do we all manage not letting politics interfere with our faith?- that could be in the form of losing faith, getting distracted by politics, or whatever.
It’s so easy to get distracted by what’s going on that sometimes I lose focus on the true promise. I know that some Christian’s are simply not political (no voting, no talking, etc.) but I’ve never found myself to be that way.
What do you do? Are there Bible verses talking about politics or similar that you all like? I’d like to at least ensure my political views align with the Gospel.
How do we manage our relationship between politics and Christianity?
A: lets start here...
Frank Tuerik:
There's a growing push for Christians to stay silent while atheists dominate politics. But if politics shapes laws that affect our neighbors, is silence really loving? This explains why Christians shouldn't retreat from the political arena and why engaging culture is part of living out our faith.
Ken Ham recently posted on this too:
The results of the 2025 State of Theology Survey published by Ligonier Ministries and Lifeway Research were pretty appalling.
These results showed a lack of biblical knowledge, discipleship, and consistency within the beliefs of supposed Evangelicals. But there was one statement on the survey, reworded from previous years, that was particularly problematic—and it’s about politics.
Survey respondents were asked to either strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement (or they could select “not sure”):
Christians should not allow their religious beliefs to influence their political decisions.
Over half (54%) of US adults agreed with this statement. Filtered for those with Evangelical beliefs, the number dropped . . . but only to 29%.
That means nearly 1 in 3 supposed Evangelicals does not believe that their religious beliefs should impact their political decisions. They don’t understand what a truly biblical worldview is.
Ironically, at the same time, 95% of the same group believe that “The Bible has the authority to tell us what we must do.” So the Bible has the authority to tell us what to do—unless it’s a political decision. That’s inconsistent nonsense!
This idea that our beliefs shouldn’t impact our politics stems from the lie that there is such a thing as neutrality. But there is no neutrality. Scripture makes this plain.
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. (Matthew 12:30)
Politics is legislated morality. And morality is the result of your worldview. Leftists legalize the murder of unborn children, the genital mutilation of children and teens, and the perversion of marriage and sexuality because of their worldview (their religion).
They believe that absolute personal autonomy is the highest good, and they legislate in accordance with this belief. They are not neutral, nor are they parking their religious beliefs at the door when they vote, propose legislation, or sign bills into law. They are actively employing their religion in the decisions they make.
Christians must do the same. We cannot leave our Christian beliefs—our biblical worldview—at the door when we engage in politics as a citizen or as a politician. We’re not neutral, and neither is the sphere we’re entering. We’re to seek the good of the nation we’re in and use our influence to be salt and light for such a time as this as we do the King’s business until he returns.
Allie Beth Stuckey (who has spoken at past conferences of ours) frequently says on her podcast, “Politics matter because policy matters because people matter.” That’s true.
Christians should neither be “above politics” so that they make no impact on the future of this country (though they also must not, of course, resort to the sinful practices often employed in politics!) nor so involved in politics that their entire hope is wrapped up in elections and legislation.
We recognize that what happens in the White House matters but that Jesus is ultimately ruling and reigning and God is sovereign over the affairs of men.
Don’t buy the lie that your religious beliefs don’t matter at the ballot box or in the halls of your state capitol. Everyone has a religion, and it’s folly to pretend otherwise. Christians need to be light and salt in politics.
There's a growing push for Christians to stay silent while atheists dominate politics. But if politics shapes laws that affect our neighbors, is silence really loving? This explains why Christians shouldn't retreat from the political arena and why engaging culture is part of living out our faith.
Ken Ham recently posted on this too:
The results of the 2025 State of Theology Survey published by Ligonier Ministries and Lifeway Research were pretty appalling.
These results showed a lack of biblical knowledge, discipleship, and consistency within the beliefs of supposed Evangelicals. But there was one statement on the survey, reworded from previous years, that was particularly problematic—and it’s about politics.
Survey respondents were asked to either strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement (or they could select “not sure”):
Christians should not allow their religious beliefs to influence their political decisions.
Over half (54%) of US adults agreed with this statement. Filtered for those with Evangelical beliefs, the number dropped . . . but only to 29%.
That means nearly 1 in 3 supposed Evangelicals does not believe that their religious beliefs should impact their political decisions. They don’t understand what a truly biblical worldview is.
Ironically, at the same time, 95% of the same group believe that “The Bible has the authority to tell us what we must do.” So the Bible has the authority to tell us what to do—unless it’s a political decision. That’s inconsistent nonsense!
This idea that our beliefs shouldn’t impact our politics stems from the lie that there is such a thing as neutrality. But there is no neutrality. Scripture makes this plain.
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. (Matthew 12:30)
Politics is legislated morality. And morality is the result of your worldview. Leftists legalize the murder of unborn children, the genital mutilation of children and teens, and the perversion of marriage and sexuality because of their worldview (their religion).
They believe that absolute personal autonomy is the highest good, and they legislate in accordance with this belief. They are not neutral, nor are they parking their religious beliefs at the door when they vote, propose legislation, or sign bills into law. They are actively employing their religion in the decisions they make.
Christians must do the same. We cannot leave our Christian beliefs—our biblical worldview—at the door when we engage in politics as a citizen or as a politician. We’re not neutral, and neither is the sphere we’re entering. We’re to seek the good of the nation we’re in and use our influence to be salt and light for such a time as this as we do the King’s business until he returns.
Allie Beth Stuckey (who has spoken at past conferences of ours) frequently says on her podcast, “Politics matter because policy matters because people matter.” That’s true.
Christians should neither be “above politics” so that they make no impact on the future of this country (though they also must not, of course, resort to the sinful practices often employed in politics!) nor so involved in politics that their entire hope is wrapped up in elections and legislation.
We recognize that what happens in the White House matters but that Jesus is ultimately ruling and reigning and God is sovereign over the affairs of men.
Don’t buy the lie that your religious beliefs don’t matter at the ballot box or in the halls of your state capitol. Everyone has a religion, and it’s folly to pretend otherwise. Christians need to be light and salt in politics.
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For those with discernment, it’s pretty straightforward to know which political party aligns with God and life, and which aligns with the devil. The Bible says to respect those in power, but also to be a part of your country and stand up for what is right unapologetically. But do so in grace, with patience, love, self control and mercy. Not in boastfulness or pride. We should to a degree be involved, [not life consuming], and voting is one way, discussing it is another, and also using it [where useful] to lead to Gospel convos [starting with morals; connected to 10C & God's perfect nature]. Theres caution on your political involvement, focused mostly to be effective for God's purposes with the focus is on eternity. Not being tied up into your earthly identity and consuming you. Where it simply aligns with biblical truth, you live out the Fruit of the Spirit, (the communicable attributes of God), as a new person. Today more than ever "politics crosses over theology", and is often twisted to push a false narrative & self righteous lies. Here, we can and should use politics to our advantage [truth & theology] as we go about evangelizing the lost. Practically endless headlines today can be a talking point to help springboard you into Gospel convos.
I always pray for leadership. No matter who is in charge. I pray that they come closer to God and that God has mercy on our nation. “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
1 Timothy 2:1-2
It's okay to be politically minded as long as 1. It aligns with Scripture in context, and 2 you dont put the person on a pedestal (making that person an idol of sorts, or some psudo savior). It's the party that holds to particular views that are the closest to Scripture that we can vote for. And pray regardless of who is in power.
Daniel participated in politics. In fact, when some of the other boys were not showing the same aptitude that Daniel displayed they were sent back to their homes. Joseph stayed and was very involved with Babylon of all places. Daniel was right hand to Pharoah, and was technically a prepper if you think about it. Lol He knew a famine was coming and advised Pharoahs government to store extra food for when that time came. Esther married a King and God gave her wisdom to save her people from doom. Solomon asked for wisdom to lead Israel in a righteous way and it pleased the Lord.
Spending more time paying attention to government/party/politics (earthly matters), than paying attention to God and living Christian (eternally focused), is where this can turn sinful, and needs correction and redirection in day to day living for a believer if they fall into that, and let emotions drive you vs truth in the Word and in biblical righteousness.
Practically lived out: You'll find out the beliefs of others by what they say. Basically, If they don't follow conservative biblical truths then avoid them or the convo. They're not mature in the faith enough yet for those convos, but also sin needs to be addressed, but (?) could be better left to address through neutral party at church, such as the Pastor. If theyre not at your church, don't engage them unless they're open minded and honestly seeking to grow in truth biblically. If they aren't at that point, leave them with God.
For some we can only focus on the essentials that unite us; the Gospel itself. If they don't agree on that, straight up avoid heretics and false religionists unless it's to share the Gospel.
If its family... avoid it by discernment on case by case, (very carefully use it to hit the moral nerve then swing to the intention; Law & Gospel). You want to draw them to Christ, even the false converts among you, not push them away. Until they're saved, they won't submit to God's Word anyway, [the close minded among them wont listen anyway if politics are springboard. Go about bringing up the Gospel a diff way for those folk].
As to true believers, God will move them to maturity on these hot topics or "areas of righteousness" in His time. Just be gracious to all, & hold to the truth yourself.
This can help on certian hot topics of today if you are wanting to examine, yourself, biblically. And they can help you mature in these areas too.
God bless
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