Church and politics

Dharmendra Kumar, Suva

The church’s involvement with politics and culture has always been a subject of debate.

Some believe that the church should totally refrain from politics, practicing faith quietly and being a gospel influence in predominantly social circles. Others believe that the church should infiltrate politics and culture in an attempt to “Christianise” the society as much as possible.

I do not believe that churches should play a role in politics. Churches should be for spiritual enrichment.

It is important that there is a separation between the church and State. Churches are very important but do not have a place in politics.

How many churches are preaching the Gospel today?

Encourage your people to be politically active, surely. Just don’t bring the campaigns into the church building.

The worship centre isn’t called a sanctuary for nothing.

There ought to be at least one place where we are protected from such. That’s why a preacher has no business bringing politics into the pulpit.

“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance” Luke 15:7

That’s what preachers ought to be doing, saving souls, as they will be accountable to God.