With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I will be the first to admit that the sanctity of life and the preservation of religious freedom are not even among the top ten concerns of most voters. But those issues should be of primary importance to those who call themselves Christians.
As a politician who cherishes religious conviction in his personal sphere, but regards politics as a domain belonging outside religion, I believe that this view is seriously flawed.
Christians who have influence in political life must feel as individuals responsibility in front of their own faith. And the duty of encouraging laws that are not in contradiction with the Commandments comes within the mission of the Church.
Christians and non-Christian voters alike have become far too comfortable slinging rocks at the expense of making any real political or social progress.
The Christian Coalition is still about Christianity, even if it's an idea of Christianity that many Christians might not go along with.
I think that we are at a point in our country where we're trying to decide what role should religion play in the political arena.
I had someone a month ago tell me at a campaign lunch that you can't be a Christian and a Democrat. I think that that view is dissipating very, very fast.
When religious leaders get involved in elections, it is usually with a reactionary social agenda.
Politics are not the task of a Christian.
When it comes to engaging and influencing culture, too many Christians think too highly of political activism.