Politics are not the task of a Christian.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Churches should not be directly involved in politics.
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.
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.
There is no room for Christians in today's Democratic Party.
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.
Since politics fundamentally should be a moral enterprise, the church in this sense has something to say about politics.
The Pope is not a political figure.
To speak against religion (the Christian) is breaking down the bond of good government.
Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is.
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.