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During a session at Passion 2026, Christian apologist Cliffe Knechtleanswered several questions relating to faith—particularly in the areas of sexuality, science, predestination, suffering, and politics.
The questions were submitted by the 45,000 college-aged adults that packed the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
One of the questions that stood out among the rest was: “Should Jesus followers be involved in politics?”
Knechtle, who also serves as the senior pastor at Grace Community Church in New Canaan, Connecticut, answered, “America is a great country when America follows Jesus Christ.”
However, Knechtle continued, “America turns downright ugly and evil when America turns its back on Christ. I don’t care if it’s slavery, child sex traffic trade, the exportation of pornography, out of control greed, [or] out of control use of power.”
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The questions were submitted by the 45,000 college-aged adults that packed the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
One of the questions that stood out among the rest was: “Should Jesus followers be involved in politics?”
Knechtle, who also serves as the senior pastor at Grace Community Church in New Canaan, Connecticut, answered, “America is a great country when America follows Jesus Christ.”
However, Knechtle continued, “America turns downright ugly and evil when America turns its back on Christ. I don’t care if it’s slavery, child sex traffic trade, the exportation of pornography, out of control greed, [or] out of control use of power.”
Continued below.
Cliffe Knechtle Explains How Christians Should Vote—Without Endorsing a Party—at Passion 2026
During a session at Passion 2026, Christian apologist Cliffe Knechtle answered several questions relating to faith.