On June 23, 2007, speaking before a convention of the United Church of Christ in Hartford, Connecticut, presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama talked about his Christian faith and the political conclusions he draws from it.It's hard to know what any politician might do once in office unless ... Continue reading
Liberty restrained
December 4, 2006 By
Freedom in general may be defined as the absence of obstacles to the realization of desires. — Bertrand Russell Last month's election results were a shot in the arm for religious Democrats, who long have been hoping to take back values politics from the right. Since Kerry's defeat in 2004, god-talk ... Continue reading
Political tremors
November 8, 2006 By 2 Comments
I feel the earth move under my feet, I feel the sky tumbling down, tumbling down. I feel my heart start trembling Whenever you're around. —Carole King The story of geology has been one of letting go of permanence: from a world created just as it should be by God, we now have a world in flux. ... ... Continue reading
The joy of victory
November 7, 2006 By
It is 11:30 p.m. and the networks are predicting that the Democrats have taken back control of the House. I see a photo of a jubilant Nancy Pelosi, and no doubt a great many Democrats will be celebrating this victory long into the night with her.And they should, because this election victory ... Continue reading
Christians and politics
September 8, 2006 By
"Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they be red as crimson, they shall be like wool." — Isaiah 1:18, NIV I have as many political opinions as the next guy, but I try to stay away from politics here on ... Continue reading
Getting faith out of politics
November 2, 2004 By
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. —The first amendment to the ... Continue reading
