Can christians be politically neutral?

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Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell argues it's 'impossible' for Christians to be 'politically neutral'
'We do not believe that every Democrat is a demon, but we do believe that the Democratic platform is demonic,' he said

A Detroit pastor told Fox News Digital that it is "impossible" for pastors and Christians to be politically "neutral."

The gospel message is a political message. The Bible is a political book from Genesis to Revelations. We see that the Bible is a political book," said Lorenzo Sewell, pastor of 180 Church in Detroit, Michigan.

"It is impossible to be politically neutral," he added.

Sewell, a Republican, spoke at the last Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July. He endorsed President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election and hosted the then-GOP presidential candidate at his church last summer.

He has previously been a critic of identity politics.

"It is important to be spiritual because you are political. You cannot be a spiritual person and not be political," Sewell added.



Sewell reacted to a story from the Washington Post detailing a Los Angeles pastor’s struggle with uniting his church before and after the presidential election.

Rev. Jonathan Hall, 41, a native of Alabama, led First Christian Church of North Hollywood for two years. First Christian is part of the Disciples of Christ denomination and serves over 1,000 members. "Persuading the Republicans, Democrats and independents in his pews to stay and pray with one another is getting more complicated," the Post reported.


Several congregants left the church due to their political differences. One of the members cited a film Hall planned to screen about Christian nationalism being "too one-sided" and "anti-Republican."

Others left after they discovered their peers were attending Trump’s inauguration.

Reacting to the Washington Post story, Sewell stressed the importance of bipartisanship.

We need to understand that you cannot have progress without being bipartisan. We understand that you have to work with the Democrats and you have to work with Republicans now in order to make real progress happen," the native of Detroit’s east side said. "So we have to have that discernment."




Sewell told Fox News Digital that there are Democrats at his church.

We do believe that it is very difficult for you to be a Bible-believing Christian and be a Democrat. We do believe that. Do I have Democrats in my church? Absolutely. We do not believe that every Democrat is a demon, but we do believe that the Democratic platform is demonic," he said.

"Adversely, we don't believe that every Republican is a revivalist. We don't worship a donkey nor elephant. We worship the lamb that was slain."

[ScarletHayes]

If the GOP was pumping out tranny nonsense, lawfare and, among other examples, constant racial division?  It would be adios.

[Alabuckeye]

You can believe and be apolitical. Yes.

He’s right that not every democrat is influenced demonically. But an increasing part of the democratic platform is evil.

[unc4corners]

You can't support a party that is aligned with evil.

[K9Buck]

No.

[computerbuck]

You can believe and be apolitical. Yes.

He’s right that not every democrat is influenced demonically. But an increasing part of the democratic platform is evil.

wrong we are called to elect godly leaders ...

[Alabuckeye]

You can believe and be apolitical. Yes.

He’s right that not every democrat is influenced demonically. But an increasing part of the democratic platform is evil.

wrong we are called to elect godly leaders ...

That was a direct situation where God was instructing Moses how to set up an authority structure with His theocracy. 

I’m not saying that we can’t be involved…..or even shouldn’t….im saying politics isn’t a Christian’s primary focus.

[P1tchB7ack]

Whether or not something is "evil" or "demonic" depends on which verses in the Bible you're looking at, how they are interpreted and how seriously each individual takes them.

One of the biggest topics is abortion.  According to many Christians, life begins at conception.  There are multiple verses that are referenced to support this in the minds of the anti-abortion Christians.  

The other side of the argument includes Numbers 3:40 where God tells Moses not to count children who are under a month old as part of the tribe and Ezekiel 37:5 which says you are alive when you take a breath: “Thus says the Lord God to these bones:  Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live." or Genesis 2:7 which says the same: He “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and it was then that the man became a living being”.

Who is right and who is evil/demonic?

What about homosexuality as an abomination in Leviticus?  It states it clearly.  But, if we're going to take that part of the OT literally, then are we going to start killing people for working on the Sabbath and planting different kinds of crops next to each other?  Are we going to allow the sale of daughters into slavery?  What about playing football?  God tells Moses that we shouldn't touch the skin of a dead pig.  Do all NFL players need to wear gloves?

So, what should be considered evil and demonic?

Who knows....

[Hightop77]

One of the biggest topics is abortion.  According to many Christians, life begins at conception.  There are multiple verses that are referenced to support this in the minds of the anti-abortion Christians.  

The other side of the argument includes Numbers 3:40 where God tells Moses not to count children who are under a month old as part of the tribe and Ezekiel 37:5 which says you are alive when you take a breath: “Thus says the Lord God to these bones:  Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live." or Genesis 2:7 which says the same: He “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and it was then that the man became a living being”.

You think that supports a pro-abortion position?  LOL

[P1tchB7ack]

One of the biggest topics is abortion.  According to many Christians, life begins at conception.  There are multiple verses that are referenced to support this in the minds of the anti-abortion Christians.  

The other side of the argument includes Numbers 3:40 where God tells Moses not to count children who are under a month old as part of the tribe and Ezekiel 37:5 which says you are alive when you take a breath: “Thus says the Lord God to these bones:  Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live." or Genesis 2:7 which says the same: He “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and it was then that the man became a living being”.

You think that supports a pro-abortion position?  LOL

The argument about abortion is based on the assumption that LIFE begins at conception.  Well, if we don't become a "living being" until we take our first breath....

[Hightop77]

One of the biggest topics is abortion.  According to many Christians, life begins at conception.  There are multiple verses that are referenced to support this in the minds of the anti-abortion Christians.  

The other side of the argument includes Numbers 3:40 where God tells Moses not to count children who are under a month old as part of the tribe and Ezekiel 37:5 which says you are alive when you take a breath: “Thus says the Lord God to these bones:  Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live." or Genesis 2:7 which says the same: He “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and it was then that the man became a living being”.

You think that supports a pro-abortion position?  LOL

The argument about abortion is based on the assumption that LIFE begins at conception.  Well, if we don't become a "living being" until we take our first breath....

You actually apply that to all of humanity?  Please tell me you are just trolling.

[P1tchB7ack]

One of the biggest topics is abortion.  According to many Christians, life begins at conception.  There are multiple verses that are referenced to support this in the minds of the anti-abortion Christians.  

The other side of the argument includes Numbers 3:40 where God tells Moses not to count children who are under a month old as part of the tribe and Ezekiel 37:5 which says you are alive when you take a breath: “Thus says the Lord God to these bones:  Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live." or Genesis 2:7 which says the same: He “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and it was then that the man became a living being”.

You think that supports a pro-abortion position?  LOL

The argument about abortion is based on the assumption that LIFE begins at conception.  Well, if we don't become a "living being" until we take our first breath....

You actually apply that to all of humanity?  Please tell me you are just trolling.

"I" don't think anything.  Not a single one of MY opinions is based on the Bible.  I'm making that point that the Bible is open to interpretation and people can often find what they want to find.  Liberal Christians find what they want.  Conservative Christians find what they want.

[Hightop77]

One of the biggest topics is abortion.  According to many Christians, life begins at conception.  There are multiple verses that are referenced to support this in the minds of the anti-abortion Christians.  

The other side of the argument includes Numbers 3:40 where God tells Moses not to count children who are under a month old as part of the tribe and Ezekiel 37:5 which says you are alive when you take a breath: “Thus says the Lord God to these bones:  Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live." or Genesis 2:7 which says the same: He “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and it was then that the man became a living being”.

You think that supports a pro-abortion position?  LOL

The argument about abortion is based on the assumption that LIFE begins at conception.  Well, if we don't become a "living being" until we take our first breath....

You actually apply that to all of humanity?  Please tell me you are just trolling.

"I" don't think anything.  Not a single one of MY opinions is based on the Bible.  I'm making that point that the Bible is open to interpretation and people can often find what they want to find.  Liberal Christians find what they want.  Conservative Christians find what they want.

Of course they find what they want.  They do with whether they are Christians or not so don't blame the Bible for people and their preconceived ideas.

[P1tchB7ack]

You think that supports a pro-abortion position?  LOL

The argument about abortion is based on the assumption that LIFE begins at conception.  Well, if we don't become a "living being" until we take our first breath....

You actually apply that to all of humanity?  Please tell me you are just trolling.

"I" don't think anything.  Not a single one of MY opinions is based on the Bible.  I'm making that point that the Bible is open to interpretation and people can often find what they want to find.  Liberal Christians find what they want.  Conservative Christians find what they want.

Of course they find what they want.  They do with whether they are Christians or not so don't blame the Bible for people and their preconceived ideas.

You say that as though you are exempt from that truth.

[Hightop77]

The argument about abortion is based on the assumption that LIFE begins at conception.  Well, if we don't become a "living being" until we take our first breath....

You actually apply that to all of humanity?  Please tell me you are just trolling.

"I" don't think anything.  Not a single one of MY opinions is based on the Bible.  I'm making that point that the Bible is open to interpretation and people can often find what they want to find.  Liberal Christians find what they want.  Conservative Christians find what they want.

Of course they find what they want.  They do with whether they are Christians or not so don't blame the Bible for people and their preconceived ideas.

You say that as though you are exempt from that truth.

Where did I say that?