Should Christians Keep Out Of Politics?

Samuel Bilton of Family First joins host Andrew Urquhart to tackle the claim that church and politics shouldn't mix. He argues the "separation of church and state" idea is often misapplied from American history, and that all law inevitably legislates someone's morality - so Christians shouldn't be shy about advocating for a moral framework they believe leads to genuine flourishing.

Bilton contends that disengaging from politics is inconsistent, since political decisions touch family, work, property and church life alike, and warns against Christians opting out simply because no party is a perfect match. Pointing to figures like William Wilberforce and the Old Testament's imperfect King Jehu, he encourages believers to vote for the "best available" option rather than abstain, while continuing to hold leaders accountable - and flags Family First's "Value Your Vote" tool as a resource for weighing up candidates.

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