Campaigning While Christian: 6 Tips for the 'Jesus' Candidates

Empty podiums at the Republican debate on Dec. 15 in Las Vegas. Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com

I can’t watch the political debates for long without feeling sick: So much animosity and ego and bullying and attacking and negativity; so little thoughtful discussion and kindness. The toxic words seep inside my skin and into my emotions. I have to get away from it.

The worst part is when candidates use their “religion” as a justification for all of the ugliness being spewed — when they start trying to one-up the other and convince voters that they, themselves, are true believers who rank right up there on Jesus’ most-favored list.

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