I hear you - and maybe that's more reason for Christians to be in politics.
Theology vs Feasibility
I was really just voicing my general disgust with politics;
I wasn't trying to make a philosophical argument.
I think it is theologically sound for a Christian to enter politics, to make his country a better place, IF he genuinely feels led to do that.
So I think it is theological sound.
I just don't think it is terribly feasible.
A- I don't think many Christians would be comfortable living and working in a cesspool.
B- I don't think many Christians would be comfortable with powerful people exerting virtually unbearable pressure on them to compromise their beliefs... and this on a continual basis with no reprieve from the pressure.
C- I don't think most christians would enjoy being slandered 24/7, ACROSS THE GLOBE IN INTERNATIONAL PRESS, for things they didn't even do. (Imagine what a famous pastor goes through, them multiply that by a million.)
D- I don't think it's that easy to win an election contest if you have ethical rules for yourself, but your opponent will quite literally DO ANYTHING to win.
E- Furthermore, although it would be good to have Christian leaders in politics, there are things which are simply MORE IMPORTANT than politics which constitute a HIGHER CALLING.... there are simply things which are more important.
F- I could go on.... but I won't, lol.
So, in all fairness, I don't personally see any theological problem with a Christian being in politics.
But I do think there are feasibility issues.