Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of Detroit's 180 Church recently shared his perspective on the intersection of faith and politics, emphasizing the impossibility of neutrality for Christians. He believes the Bible itself carries political weight, influencing every aspect of life. Sewell, a Republican who spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention and endorsed Donald Trump, contends that spirituality inherently connects with political engagement.

Sewell's comments followed a Washington Post article about a Los Angeles pastor struggling to maintain unity within his congregation amidst political divisions. The article highlighted how political differences led some members to leave the church, prompting Sewell to underscore the importance of bipartisanship and cooperation between parties for meaningful progress.

Former President Donald Trump speaks at 180 Church in Detroit on Saturday, June 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lorenzo Sewell, Pastor of 180 Church. (Getty Images)

Pastor Lorenzo Sewell speaking at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

While acknowledging the presence of Democrats within his own congregation, Sewell expressed the difficulty of reconciling a Bible-believing Christian faith with the Democratic platform, which he considers "demonic." However, he clarified that he doesn't view every Democrat as a "demon" and emphasized that his church's ultimate allegiance is to faith, not political parties. He stressed the importance of working with both Democrats and Republicans to achieve real progress and having the wisdom to discern between political ideologies and individual beliefs.