Kamala Harris has been speaking at churches over the past few weeks, including congregations in Atlanta and Philadelphia. While President Trump is expected to gain strong support from white evangelicals, Harris appears to be aiming for similar backing among black Christians. However, she represents a party whose top policy priorities — such as abortion and Pride Month celebrations — conflict with biblical teachings.
In politics, I believe values should always trump skin color. My faith shapes my views and my vote, even though I understand that no party or candidate can fully align with my beliefs. Ideally, a Christian should seek a candidate who shares, embodies, and legislates biblical values. This is the kind of leader with the character, understanding, and temperament to promote policies that support civil order and human flourishing. While some argue that morality can’t be legislated, few would dispute the need for laws against theft, perjury, or murder.
If using the Bible to dismantle racial discrimination was righteous in 1964, why is it hateful to use it to defend the unborn and uphold the sex binary in 2024?
Every law reflects someone’s belief system. Politicians with strong convictions on family, education, and public safety issues will often champion these values, even when others shy away. The principled politician uses the bully pulpit to promote a positive cultural vision, resisting the fierce political headwinds that protect the status quo.
Sometimes, no candidate running shares your values. When that happens, I turn to the next tier of candidates — those who respect, accept, and defend my values. For example, a politician doesn’t need to be a church deacon to see the hypocrisy of a city prohibiting a congregation from gathering outdoors during COVID-19 while allowing a large political march a month before a presidential election. Similarly, a candidate who sends their child to a private school can still advocate school choice policies that benefit working-class families. […]
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