Abstract

The study examined Christian Participation in Politics with a case study of United Evangelical Church in Uyo. Politics and religion are two deferent entities that help in the growth and development in human existence, despite the fact that, both have parallel practices, but they share some common goals which are beneficial to man. Politics they say is a game of interest. Though it is believed that there is no permanent friend, no permanent enemy, but the only thing that is permanent is permanency of interest. These interests breed greed selfishness lack of honesty distrust corruption to mention but a few. The main objective of the study was to investigate the importance of Christian participation in politics. The research method employed was a critical historical method with primary and secondary sources consulted. Conclusively, this researcher is not by any way advocating that the church should endorse candidates, but that members who are citizens should become involved in politics. Therefore, it is recommended that Christian politicians must be guided by the principle of servant-leadership. In other words, willingness to serve most be their driving force. If this is the case, all evils that are associated with politics will be guarded against.