The Legacy of an Activist Career Patheos 8-09-2010
Before looking forward to the future of evangelical engagement in the political realm, I want to look back at the trajectory of your career, and how it reflects the fact that there has already been significant change in the way Christians approach politics. When you left Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and founded The Post-American in 1971, the discourse on faith and politics was quite different from today. What did you set out to accomplish? »read more
Mosque in Manhattan Christianity Today blog 8-06-2010
Sojourners president Jim Wallis also backed the decision. "This is a very important moment," said Wallis. "Whether we allow religious freedom for Americans of Islamic faith—near Ground Zero or anywhere else—will determine our own character, the integrity of our faith, and our real commitment to the ideals that have distinguished our nation. Let's not let fear and bigotry force us to make the wrong decision here." »read more
Rep. Steve King: Democrats Are Like Pontius Pilate Think Progress 8-04-2010
Religious figures and groups — including the National Association of Evangelicals, Christians for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, and the United States Catholic Bishops Conference — are also uniting behind the push for comprehensive immigration reform. Just yesterday, Rev. Rich Nathan, of Columbus, Ohio’s Vineyard Church, stated in a press conference that immigration reform is “about the only public policy issue upon which there is great unanimity across the Christian spectrum. Abortion divides us, gay rights divide us, war and peace divides us — comprehensive immigration reform unites us.” Steve King wants to ensure, however, that comprehensive immigration is politically polarizing issue. »read more
Racism is contrary to the Gospel Christian Today 8-02-2010
Racial reconciliation and overcoming racial segregation must be a part of the church’s mission in the world today, says evangelical writer and activist Jim Wallis.
Wallis was speaking in a video interview with Sky Jethani of Christianity Today magazine’s Leadership blog which considered the question of whether tackling racism is part of the church’s call or a distraction from its core mission. »read more
Progressive Christian Weighs In on Influence of Religious Left The Christian Post 7-30-2010
The Rev. Jennifer Kottler, an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), has no doubt that progressive Christians have had significant influence in the latest "legislative victories."
While there wasn't a lot of success in their efforts to raise such issues as poverty in the 2004 election, Kottler said that they've focused on getting more of the progressive Christian voice out there "so that it's not only the voices on the right that are getting through." »read more
