Tim Keller writing in the NYT | How Do Christians Fit Into the Two-Party System? They Don’t

This NYT Op Ed by Tim Keller seeks to put sincere, biblical believers in both, or neither, of the political parties. To me, the abortion issue alone busts this arguement. God is not a republican, and He is certainly not a democrat. No single party has cornered the market on biblical sensibilities, but at least one issue disqualifies a party from Christian consideration. The abortion issue rises to the level of Ba’al and Molech idolatry and is considered an abomination by God. Sincere Christians can be on opposite sides of such issues as gun control, economic systems, welfare, health care and other things, but the sanctity of life is a biblical non-negotiable. It will certainly bring the judgement of God on this nation, especially if God’s people let go of it as an essential deciding factor. (KSchaal)

The historical Christian positions on social issues don’t match up with contemporary political alignments.

What should the role of Christians in politics be? More people than ever are asking that question. Christians cannot pretend they can transcend politics and simply “preach the Gospel.” Those who avoid all political discussions and engagement are essentially casting a vote for the social status quo. American churches in the early 19th century that did not speak out against slavery because that was what we would now call “getting political” were actually supporting slavery by doing so. To not be political is to be political.

Source: Opinion | How Do Christians Fit Into the Two-Party System? They Don’t – The New York Times