Social anthropologist Melba Maggay recently sparked controversy by criticizing the Iglesia ni Cristo's bloc voting, arguing it skews democratic processes. Maggay urged Catholics and Evangelicals to form a collective moral voice in politics. However, critics accused her of hypocrisy, suggesting she seeks similar political influence. The article argues that religious leaders often prioritize political strategy over moral guardianship, such as when some leaders favor President Marcos Jr. to prevent a Duterte presidency. This tendency to treat morality as a political tool risks debasing religious institutions. Despite these divisions, the White Ribbon Movement, led by Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo and supported by Bishop Efraim Tendero, aims to hold all corrupt officials accountable regardless of political affiliation. Ultimately, the piece asserts that religious leaders must prioritize righteousness and moral vision over political maneuvering to maintain their spiritual authority and integrity.