Mission to the World Misuses Scripture Call for Action on Immigration Policy is Errant Teaching
One of the things that has concerned me in the last few years has been the liberalization of evangelicalism. Don't misunderstand me I have never been one to say that Pastor's and teachers should not teach what the scripture says about political issues. I believe that every spiritual truth has moral application and every moral act is political. While no one wants to hear a political speech from their pastor to ignore all political issues is neglecting the whole counsel of God. Even when a political issue is complex and may not have a specific biblical answer. (for example, is the answer to crime in cities, more law enforcement or gun control?) There are biblical and theological issues that inform those issues. One neglects his responsibility to truth when he avoids them. While it may not be wise to endorse candidates, you can not ignore political issues all together. The gospel can and often should be integrated into every aspects of our lives including politics: ...