Christian Power Politics Undermines Moral Authority

When churches and religious leaders pursue raw political power or become electoral brokers, they risk hollowing out their moral credibility and internal coherence, making religious claims seem instrumental rather than conscience‑driven. This erosion then feeds back into public distrust, reducing the institution’s ability to mediate civic life or shape durable norms. — If widely true, it implies that partisan capture of religious institutions weakens social capital and complicates coalition politics, changing how policymakers, pastors, and voters should approach faith‑based civic engagement.