Forerunners of the Future
For the Health of the Nation
Most times in my posts I attempt to take a pot-shot at Evangelical(ism) in our country. Many times I wonder like Ted Haggard if we really are christians at all. However, I would like to say that I read something that I kinda like. The National Association of Evangelicals has published For the Health of the Nation, a call to civic and social responsibility.
Interesting to me is the realization that Evangelicals come from a variety of religious perspectives and are not all completely on-board with Right-Wing policy. Alex Johnson covers the NAE's public statment in his article, Evangelicals rething their public face.
I don't personally endorse the NAE or all the leaders and ministries represented, I just think that this deal is a good step. What do you think?
Not that I think that a declaration with a lot of leaders names on it can actually start anything...oh...what a minute, maybe it could.
Interesting to me is the realization that Evangelicals come from a variety of religious perspectives and are not all completely on-board with Right-Wing policy. Alex Johnson covers the NAE's public statment in his article, Evangelicals rething their public face.
Although evangelical leaders have been among the most prominent spokesmen for conservative causes, “evangelical” and “religious right” are not the same thing. Studies indicate that as many as 40 percent of Americans who call themselves evangelicals are politically moderate or identify with the Democratic Party.
I don't personally endorse the NAE or all the leaders and ministries represented, I just think that this deal is a good step. What do you think?
Not that I think that a declaration with a lot of leaders names on it can actually start anything...oh...what a minute, maybe it could.
posted by Jerod at 6:35 AM
2 Comments:
I agree with Mark Sargents comment, “Many evangelicals say they feel very alienated with the partisan rhetoric in the nation.” I have to admit that although I feel very forward thinking in my theology I consider myself somewhat of a conservative politically. I have and do at times feel lost in all of the political rhetoric. I have made it a priority to learn more. I believe Evangelicals at large have long since forgotten their role in shaping culture because of their sectarian beliefs. They have pulled away in their own safe bubble to live and commune with each other thus neglecting Jesus' command.
Hey Mark,
Do you think I could find a copy of the Toilet Times in the national archives or the Smithsonian or something? I think it might be interesting to compare our musings now against those of 12 years ago.
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