He rebuked them.
Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills recently questioned Evangelicals who support Vice President Kamala Harris, following her response to Christian students at a rally. During her appearance, students who opposed abortion and voiced “Christ is King!” were told by Harris they were “at the wrong rally,” prompting applause from her audience. Hibbs, referencing this incident in a sermon, urged his congregation to consider the Democratic Party’s stance on faith and the need for Christians to be active in voting.
This interaction took place at a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse event where students Grant Beth and Luke Polaske interrupted Harris, proclaiming “Jesus is Lord.” Harris, responding by suggesting they attend another event “down the street,” was criticized by Hibbs, who urged Evangelicals to reflect on this response. The students later shared their experiences on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” describing heckling from the crowd. Beth expressed that despite opposition, they felt affirmed in standing for their beliefs.
Hibbs further stressed the importance of Christian participation in voting, arguing that abstaining undermines truth and allows harmful agendas to gain ground. He emphasized that voting is a moral responsibility, citing the challenges Christians face and their duty to uphold their beliefs through civic engagement. He also echoed a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer about the dangers of remaining silent in the face of wrongdoing.
Hibbs shared his thoughts on social media, encouraging Christians to seize every opportunity to make their voices heard. He warned that failing to vote leaves a void where harmful policies can flourish, ultimately calling for greater commitment from his congregation and others in the faith community to counter these trends.