In recent years, the line between the Sunday pulpit and the Monday morning headlines has become thinner than ever. For many, the word “politics” triggers a desire to retreat, to keep faith private, and to avoid the “messiness” of public debate. But what if the issues we call political—abortion, the definition of family, religious freedom, and how we treat the stranger at our gates—aren’t just policy points? What if they are actually deeply spiritual and moral questions that the Bible has been addressing for millennia?
Across the country, a growing movement of believers is realizing that we cannot separate our love for God from the way we vote and engage in society. If we believe that every human being is made in the image of God ($Imago$ $Dei$), then how we engage with the world around us becomes an act of worship.
It’s Not Just Policy—It’s Biblical Truth
When we talk about the big-ticket issues of 2026, we are often talking about the very foundations of human dignity and flourishing. Here is why the “intersection” is more of a “union”:
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The Sanctity of Life: For Christians, protecting the unborn isn’t a partisan platform; it’s a response to the biblical truth that God “knit us together” in the womb.
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Traditional Family Values: Marriage and the family unit were the first institutions established by God. Advocating for their strength is about preserving the primary environment where children are nurtured and faith is passed down.
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Religious Freedom: The ability to live out one’s faith without government coercion is a fundamental right. It’s not just about us—it’s about ensuring that the Gospel can be shared freely and that the Church can be the “salt and light” it’s called to be.
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Immigration and National Sovereignty: Balancing a heart for the vulnerable with the need for order and justice is a complex biblical mandate. We are called to love our neighbors while also recognizing that God ordained nations and boundaries for the sake of peace and stewardship.
Why Engagement is an Act of Stewardship
Some argue that Christians should stay out of the “dirty” world of politics. But look at the history of change. From the abolition of slavery to the Civil Rights Movement, major moral shifts have almost always been led by people whose political actions were fueled by their biblical convictions.
Engaging in the public square isn’t about seeking power; it’s about neighborly love. When we vote for laws that protect the weak, uphold the truth, and promote justice, we are effectively seeking the “peace of the city” where God has placed us.
3 Ways to Engage with Grace and Truth
How do we navigate these heated waters without losing our witness?
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Prioritize Prayer Over Pundits: Before checking the latest poll or news cycle, check the Word. Our primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God, not a political party.
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Lead with Empathy, Not Just Arguments: Whether the topic is gender identity or immigration, remember there are real people behind the “issues.” We can be uncompromising on truth while being overwhelmed with compassion.
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Be Consistent: Biblical values don’t fit neatly into a “left” or “right” box. Let your convictions be shaped by Scripture, even when it challenges your preferred political “tribe.”
Moving Forward Together
The world is watching how we handle these tensions. We have a unique opportunity to show that it is possible to be fiercely committed to moral truth while being radically committed to love.
Our faith shouldn’t be a reason to withdraw from the world; it should be the very reason we lean in. When we engage in the issues of our day, we aren’t just “playing politics”—we are testifying to the fact that God’s design is what leads to true human flourishing.
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