The Christian Democratic Movement (CDM) has urged Nigerian
Christians to join politics, obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and
become card carrying members of any of the 68 registered political parties in
the country, reports ITRealms.
Mr. Wole Adedoyin hinted this while launching two latest of
CDM initiatives, the “Christian Leaders Alliance for Politics (CLAP)” and the
“Center for Christian Democracy (CCD)” in Lagos recently.
According to him, the Christian world view provides a
comprehensive understanding of reality. It speaks to all reads of life,
including political engagement, infact, the Bible speaks about civil government
and provides examples of faithful engagement.
“Politics have real-world implications for Christian
evangelism, missions and preaching the gospel, Christians ought to engage the
political process by leveraging their rightful authority, advocating for laws
and policies that contribute to human flourishing.”
“Politics is one of the most important areas in which
Christians demonstrate love to neighbor. Infact, how can Christians claim to
care about others and not engage the arena that most profoundly shapes basic
rights and freedoms? Caring for the hungry, thirsty, naked, sick and lonely is
important.”
“Government plays a role in the work of God’s kingdom on
earth. Good government encourages an environment conducive for people living
peaceably, whereas bad government festers unrest and instability. Because of
sin, the legitimate institution of government has, at times, been used
illegitimately. However, numerous examples persist of Christians reasserting
their influence and redeeming environment to promote good and restrain evil. “
“Christian witness in the public square contributes
transcendent values about moral and ethical issues. Christian withdrawal opens
a moral vacuum susceptible to influences that pressure government to move
outside the purview designated by God. Politics affects government, shapes
society and influences culture. Because of what Bible teaches and the
inevitability of its effects on our culture, Christians must care about politics.”
Nenye Dom/ED, Ops
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