Bible Discussion Thread

Should Politics be discuss in Church

Hello Janet. Politics should not be discussed in Church, if by this you mean that an Elder or Pastor can use the pulpit to speak about political parties & infer which way Christians should vote. The pulpit is a place for preaching from the Bible. The preacher could speak about governments & their responsibilities in line with what the Bible relates to those in authority over us, but not in a specific way as to how one should vote or even denigrate or extol a politician or a party.

For those congregants who may be uninformed about the political parties, their policies, how to conduct a vote, etc., maybe a special out-of-Church session used for this purpose to give guidance - just as there could be special instructional classes for seniors (about their rights, services provided for them, computer literacy, etc.). But to preach about politics, even with an intent to urge one to vote in a particular manner, would go well outside the bounds of the minister of the Word. If God's Word is preached truthfully & faithfully & the Bible central in a believer's life, they will know how God views the policies that parties hold to, as well as the integrity & competence of the candidate proposed.