In a time when Scriptural authority has been downgraded severely, we have a church that all too often turns the pulpit and pastoral ministry into a political platform.

The situation with illegal immigrants and their children is a dire one, I agree. Yet we have seen for decades that there is no easy solution.  

Many issues are at stake, including national security and deterrence.  

We can’t open the borders and we have to detain.

The separation of children from parents is just as bad an option as leaving the children in detention.

Jesus Christ preached a message of justice and compassion, beliefs he typified in his willingness to go to the cross. 

But contrary to modern liberal Christian thought, he did not begin a political movement.  

He does not favour any political party. 

Coalition immigration policy may need some work, but demonising them for this policy is farcical when tight border control has bipartisan support in this country.

The modern church, which is in utter disarray and disunity, should get its own issues in check first before getting involved in state issues – this goes for conservatives and liberals. 

The church should focus on seeking the lost.  

Then it may get political.  

This starts with prayer, then writing letters, then organising and getting someone into power who can effect change. 

Above all, we should do this peacefully and in keeping with the law, as we work toward a better nation democratically.  

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