Religious Democrats? (Christians form the base of the party)
Sojourners: Mara Vanderslice: ‘Many Christians are appalled by what they see as the exploitation of religion for political gain on the part of the Republican Party.’ [→ READ ]
Mara writes —
Ultimately, I can’t separate my Christianity from my values or my values from my [progressive] politics. For me, being engaged in politics is an expression of my deepest held religious beliefs — it is about actualizing a collective commitment to protect the integrity of God’s creation, it’s about meeting the needs of the “least of these,” and about our nation being a generous and trustworthy leader in the world.
Yes, yes, yes.
I’m not engaging or actualizing well, but this is what I’m trying to do. My Christian faith and my progressive politics are borne by the same Spirit.
[via Renee in Ohio]
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