For the next six weeks or so, I'll be helping to facilitate a discussion about the motivational and inspiring book God's Politics by Jim Wallis at the One America website. I'm honored to join with Senator Edwards, Mrs. Edwards, and Jim Wallis in leading the Book Club discussion. I encourage all of you to read the book and to join the discussion.
God is not a Republican. Or a Democrat.
Faith and politics, in the past, have been two issues that are individually volatile and rarely discussed in a combined or holistic way. (My silly rule of thumb: If you can't discuss 'em at the dinner table without the mashed potatoes being thrown at you, they're volatile.)
Denying that we are faithful people when making public policy is, in reality, a very unhealthy denial of our humanity and our values. Because of this book, I'm encouraged to be fearless in my quests for both asking for social change and pursuing national policy consistent with our traditional and common spiritual values. Politics and spirituality do not have to be at odds with one another. It is not necessary that the two should be separated, polarized, or put into competition with one another.
Most people who participate in public polls agree that this nation is headed in the wrong direction. We need a new vision. Our faith can play an important role in asking for social change.
Visit the One America Book Club today.
Jude is the blogger known as Iddybud
Edited: PC
Article comments
1 - Voracious Reader
No offense, but it's only one party that's always saying things like God is not a republican, nor a democrat.
2 - Bruce Joyner
Religions just don't get it..life is not about a particular belief nor a particular political party..it is about LOVE..Christians act as if they are the only religion ...in this country...Why don't all religions agree on one thing..All we need is LOVE...LOVE can overcome all politics and political parties...
3 - Jude
This discussion is about much more than Christian theology - Mr. Wallis may be an evengelical Christian, but he's certainly not a Christian triumphalist.
There is a mountain of a difference between the two.