In America, most Christians vote. A few are political activists. Is political activism something in which Christians should participate? Yes, at least a few of them should, and probably more should than actually do.
Just as Christians should influence society by volunteering to coach Little League, or to help in a classroom, or to help in charitable organizations. We are called to engage in other people's lives, to develop good friendships with others so that we can share the gospel with them. This is part of being the salt of the earth.
We should realize that God does not change hearts through politics or political action. This is a given. On the other hand, government does have an influence on society, for good or for evil, and in a free society, Christians can work together to help assure that government has a positive influence on society. The powers and principalities which dominate government would like for Christians to keep silence, but what Jesus tells us in secret, we should shout from the rooftops (Matt 10:27).
For this reason, pastors and church leaders should find at least one person in the congregation to step forward and be politically active. Perhaps one church member should run for office. Perhaps one should volunteer for a campaign.
For myself, my primary calling is Christian ministry through biblical studies. But every once in a while, I feel obliged to do a thing or two to influence society through political action.
For this reason, pastors and church leaders should find at least one person in the congregation to step forward and be politically active. Perhaps one church member should run for office. Perhaps one should volunteer for a campaign.
For myself, my primary calling is Christian ministry through biblical studies. But every once in a while, I feel obliged to do a thing or two to influence society through political action.
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