Dr. Frank Turek of Cross Examined challenged Christians to evaluate their political affiliations through a biblical lens during a recent event, arguing that believers must prioritize core moral principles over party loyalty.
Responding to a question about whether someone can be both a committed Christian and aligned with America’s political left, Turek acknowledged that “no party has everything right” and that Christians can disagree on certain policy matters. “Politics are messy. You don’t get everything you want. You just don’t,” he said.
Still, Turek argued that Scripture establishes clear moral priorities. Pointing to Matthew 23:23, where Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for neglecting “the more important matters of the law,” Turek said believers today must also identify the “weightier matters.”
“What is the first right all of us have as human beings? The right to life,” he said. “The right to life is the right to all other rights. If you don’t have life, you don’t have anything.”
Turek argued that if one political party “completely neglects the right to life for the unborn” while another at least attempts to protect it, Christians must consider which platform better defends that foundational right. “You’re going to have to support the party that wants to save as many babies as possible,” he said.
He expressed confusion over Christian support for the modern Democratic platform, saying, “I don’t understand how Christians who know the Bible and know the platforms of both parties support the Democrats anymore.” He cited abortion policy, including taxpayer funding and late-term procedures, as central concerns.
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Turek also criticized gender-related medical procedures for minors, saying he sees the issue as one that “shouldn’t be a debate among Christians.”
Beyond abortion and gender issues, Turek argued that government has failed in its duty to protect citizens through border policy. Citing Romans 13, he said the primary responsibility of government is “to protect innocent people from evil.” If leaders fail to do that, he argued, “you’re an illegitimate government.”
“What did the Biden administration do?” he asked. “They opened the borders and they allowed sex traffickers.” He claimed there are “300,000 missing girls in America who we presume are now sex trafficked” and linked those concerns to immigration enforcement failures.
Turek also recounted a conversation with a national security official who told him there are “cells all over America that are trying to coordinate an attack in major cities,” with terrorists allegedly planning to disguise themselves as paramedics or police officers. “Why are they in the country? Thank you, Joe Biden,” Turek said, arguing that border security is directly tied to the biblical mandate to restrain evil.
At the same time, he made clear that he is not tied to a political label. “In fact, I’m not a Republican. I’m a Christian,” he said. “If 20 years from now, the Democrats have a better platform than the Republicans, I’m voting Democrat. I don’t care what the label is.”
Turek acknowledged personal concerns about President Donald Trump, saying, “Trump’s a narcissist. Okay, I get it.” But he urged voters to look beyond personality. “When you’re voting for president, you’re not voting for one person. You’re voting for 5,000 people to go to Washington and implement an agenda.”
Ultimately, Turek framed the issue not as Republican versus Democrat, but as faithfulness to biblical principles. “I’m looking to protect innocent people from evil. That’s the role of government,” he said. “But when the government starts doing evil… I cannot support this at all. I got to find an alternative.”
As Christians continue to navigate a polarized political climate, Turek’s remarks underscore the importance of forming convictions that are rooted first in Scripture rather than party identity. In a culture where political loyalty often runs deep, he urged believers to weigh platforms, policies and outcomes against what they understand to be the clear moral priorities of the Bible before casting their vote.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
