Elections

Confessions of an Alternative Voter

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 10-31-2008

I'm pretty sure I have more sympathy for Shane and his treatment of what I'll call "alternative voting" (principled non-voters, minor par

Jesus is not an Essene nor a Herodian

Timothy McMahan King 10-31-2008

If you care about peace, justice, the common good, poor people, the environment, genocide, war, peoples' health, human life or general wellbeing, come hell or high water, you are going to vote on N

Christian Voters Need to Reorient, not Disengage

Sondra Haaga 10-31-2008

In the spirit of honest and civil dialogue, I would like to both affirm and respectfully disagree with a few points made by Shane Claiborne i

Not Voting is Irresponsible, Not Less Responsible

Bart Campolo 10-31-2008

Dear Shane,

Why I Believe Christians Should Vote

Jim Wallis 10-31-2008

Hey Shane, thanks for weighing in. I appreciate it.

Back to the Future with Focus on the Family

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 10-30-2008

Yesterday, Jim posted his response to Focus on the Family....Action's 16-page "Letter from 2012 in Obama's America." They say that though their letter is a "what if?" exercise, that this "does

Audio: Evangelical and Catholic Leaders Offer Alternative Pro-Life Position

Jim Wallis 10-30-2008

Editor's Note: During a teleconference today, evangelical and Catholic leaders challenged people of faith to evaluate candidates on a consistent ethic of life that protects life from the "womb

Be Not Afraid

Jim Wallis 10-30-2008

In the final days of this election campaign, a new message has emerged.

Voting as Damage Control

Shane Claiborne 10-30-2008

Every day I am asked how I will be voting.

An International Challenge for Christians to Vote

Lawrence Temfwe 10-30-2008

If you're a Christian who has given up on politics this year and decided not to vote, do that which is honorable. Go to Joppa and find a ship bound for Tarshish.

James Dobson's 'Letter From 2012 in Obama's America'

Jim Wallis 10-29-2008

James Dobson, you owe America an apology.

Tutu on the Election's Dangerous Stereotypes

Cathleen Falsani 10-29-2008

A few hours before the bodies of Jennifer Hudson's murdered mother and brother were discovered on Chicago's South Side last Friday, across town one of the world's greatest peacemakers began his remarks at the Hotel Intercontinental by addressing head-on the city's daunting problem with violent crime.

Listening to Those Who Sacrificed for the Right to Vote

Jim Wallis 10-28-2008

I read with interest Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove's post on voting last week.

Joe the Pastor

Jim Wallis 10-24-2008

A new figure has entered the 2008 election campaign. His name is "Joe the plumber," and his concerns about his future have now entered the message of this political year.

My Personal 'Faith Priorities' for this Election

Jim Wallis 10-23-2008

In 2004, several conservative Catholic bishops and a few megachurch pastors like Rick Warren issued their list of "non-negotiables," which were intended to be a voter guide for their followers.

The Election, Immigration, and the Gospel

Gabriel Salguero 10-23-2008

In the months leading up to the election, the topic of immigration reform has disappeared from the presidential candidates' conversations.

An InterVarsity Chapter Shifts Focus from the Campus Booth to the Voting Booth

Timothy McMahan King 10-23-2008

Max Kuecker was a devoted member of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IV) on Northwestern's campus in the mid 90's. It provided faith, fellowship, support, and friends. One thing, however, really bothered him: "It was clear from the culture around me that to be a Christian meant I had to be a Republican.