July 12, 2007
a thursday political linkage
I did not get a chance to post a Wednesday Linkage. Sorry, gang. I hope no one is overly disappointed. But here is a very brief Thursday morning attempt. Specifically, I am thinking about politics and faith.
Here are two "pastor blogs" that demonstrate how one might go about talking about politics and faith:
Amy Butler started a bit of a firestorm. She ended up on Ethics Daily with the same post.Here is an example of what Gushee is saying not to do.
The Theobilly (a.k.a. Travy) posted a thought or two about politics and Naaman's Vineyard. Not such a firestorm.
Doug Marlette passed away. He was killed in a car accident. His political cartoons challenged the way many religious folk participate in politics. I posted one of his cartoons to your right. I remember that one. If you go to the site, you can see his frustration with the religious right...and left, but mostly right.
Sojourners is a political religious group. Here is an example.
Crossleft is another political religious group.
Focus on the Family is an old standard.
The Trinity Broadcasting Network is an interesting one as well...another old standard. It is the expansion of the Praise the Lord Network. It is, as a whole, simply evangelical. But there is a political voice as well.
Anyway, the are some links for you. Megan, in response to my posting Gusgee's rules yesterday, asked me what I thought of them. And I am still not entirely sure. Gushee is asking us to take a big step back. Though I don't think I would have ever promoted a candidate from the pulpit, the rules even ask me to fall back a bit. So, I am musing and wondering still. It is hard to be a responsible citizen and not uphold a certain candidate. We have a democracy. It is about making a choice and debating about and around that choice whether it be the side of an issue one chooses or a candidate. If Gushee is right, and the Christian has to choose another path, being a faithful citizen may be impossible...unless we relegate politics to the private sphere...or decide that Christianity has nothing to say to politics or politicians.
Posted by tripp at July 12, 2007 05:59 AM