Thanks for sharing this article—it’s a thoughtful reflection that echoes what many believers wrestle with.
While I personally don’t engage in political discussion often, I’d like to offer a slightly different take:
Crosswalk.com is a site whose tagline is “The Intersection of Faith and Life.” That means our forums…an extension of the site…will naturally touch on all aspects of life, including politics. Not because we want division, but because we believe Christians must navigate every sphere of life with biblical clarity.
Do we want our faith to be a retreat from the world’s mess…or a light in the middle of it?
Politics isn’t our hope, but it is a context in which our witness is tested. Issues like justice, lawmaking, leadership, and ethics are where our theology meets real-world application. That said, I agree: our goal must always be Christ—not partisanship.
So let’s engage these issues in humility, with Scripture in one hand and grace in the other.
“If you can quote politicians better than prophets, and break down ballots faster than Bible verses… something’s off.”
Amen to that.
What do you think—does politics have a place in Christian conversation, or should we keep it separate?