The current discussion amongst the political establishment concerning the benefits of the separation of church and state raises some interesting unexplored areas concerning Christians and politics. While it is generally acknowledged by the secular West that politics and religion do not mix there has been no serious discussion as to whether or not Christianity precludes political involvement for its members. In the current political climate we hear Peter Costello say that “Jesus Christ rejected any opportunity to seize political power”, and while Peter was saying this as an argument for keeping the church out of politics he was also, inadvertently, opening the floodgates on the deeper question, as to whether or not this fact posed a dilemma for all the Christians who sport political colours or who aspire to higher office. While there was discomfort in some circles regarding the appointment of the former Archbishop of Brisbane, Peter Hollinsworth, to the office of Governor General, there has been no disquiet at card carrying Christians being members of Parliament. This is quite strange in the light of the Protestant belief that there is no real distinction between the laity and the clergy.