POLITICS IN THE PULPIT: Let’s see, evangelical Christians (EC) make up one of the largest voting blocks in America, so folks with opposing values — think secular liberal Democrats — just might have advice that discourages ECs from voting. Something like this: “Paul never tried to change politics. Peter never tried to change politics. Nope, not even Jesus. The Christian walk is NOT about changing America. Jesus doesn’t want us getting caught up in fruitless endeavors.”

Who benefits if 40 million+ evangelicals heed that admonition and stay home on election day? Secular liberal Democrats, of course. Michael Clary, the Lead Pastor of Christ the King Church in Cinncinnati, offers a decisive Scripture and common sense-based refutation of such theological thinking and five things Christians should expect of their pastors concerning politics.