Engaging in political activism as a Christian is complex. As in many other topics, context matters. So let me explain myself. I’m an Australian pastor of a church in Melbourne, which is quite different than Manhattan, Memphis, or Miami. So some of my comments might need to be recalibrated for your context. If I were pastoring elsewhere, I assume I would have different emphases. But whether we’re in the Great Southland or some other part of the globe, one thing is certain: conversations about religion and politics are fraught. Though I recognize the potential dangers, I do believe there’s a place for Christian activism in the political sphere.
I want to offer four theological and pastoral suggestions for why and how Christians can be political activists.
BE CLEAR WHO YOU ARE SERVING: JESUS IS LORD OF ALL
“In his name the nations will put their hope” (Matt 12:21).
Jesus is Lord over creation and the church: “All things were made by him and for him.” There’s no domain over which he does not rule. In every home and every hall of power, Christ has ultimate jurisdiction:
He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language
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