Politics is very important. Politics played a role in the abolition of slavery, in segregation and in the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Yet it was because of a political vote that Hitler came into power, resulting in the deaths of multiplied tens of millions.
So politics can be very important.
Politics impacts the economy, which in turn impacts everyday life.
Politics affects national security, which may be a matter of life and death.
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Politics affects which judges are appointed to our courts, which in turn can determine which laws are passed for a nation.
Politics can affect our most fundamental rights and freedoms. Few things are more important than that.
So we should never downplay what politics can do.
But politics isn’t the gospel. Let’s not confuse the two.
By highlighting the radical differences between politics and the gospel, we can keep our priorities in the right place.
In this short list, I’ll contrast the negative elements of politics with the positive power of the gospel.
Politics says crush your enemies. The gospel says love them.
Politics is a dog-eat-dog world. The gospel seeks to overcome evil with good.
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Charisma Media Staff 
Abby Trivett 
American Faith