Christian Unity Doesn’t Mean Avoiding Political Realities

As November 3rd draws nearer, I hear not only an increase in the bitter and divisive political rhetoric as Biden and Trump vie for the presidency, but also pleas on the part of some Christian leaders to focus on “Christian unity.” 

To be honest, I don’t blame pastors and other leaders for wanting to provide an alternative to the angry and partisan language that seems to dominate every waking moment of our lives.

I can also only imagine the pain and frustration that some pastors are experiencing as they the political divisions tear apart their congregations.

“Christians, we need to be united! We can’t let partisan politics divide the body of Christ!” is a common phrase I’ve heard from pastors and theologians.

Of course, the bitter divides and arguments are not a new feature of politics but the pressures of this past year as well as the high stakes of this election has strained friendships and relationships to the breaking point....

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