These days there is little need to make that case. Evangelicals are active in the public square — even notoriously so. But we have not engaged in our activism in a manner that has endeared us to others. Some polls show that even our own younger generation of evangelicals see the white evangelical movement as …
But we must resist the temptation to withdraw in disgust and revulsion for two reasons. First, elections and the resulting political decisions have an impact — for better or worse — on the lives of billions of people. Second, our most basic Christian confession is that Jesus Christ is Lord even of “the kings of …
In this podcast, you’ll hear from a distinguished evangelical statesman, who has spent much of his life and career addressing civility, on: How to bring “conviction” and “civility” together; The differences between the tenor of today’s public discourse and that of past decades; Which Bible passages challenge our own rhetoric; and How the cultural marginalization of evangelicals impacts the way …
In today’s America tolerance is reckoned by many to be a high virtue; perhaps the highest virtue. And, some would label Christians as modern examples of intolerance. Although it seems that our critics’ claims of tolerance often don’t extend to those who take the Bible seriously and commit to following Jesus Christ. They forget that …
All of that seems like ancient history these days. For a while, activist evangelicals even referred to themselves as comprising “the Moral Majority,” with a very different chorus to sing: “Shine, Jesus, shine / Fill this land with the Father’s glory.” The irony right now, however, is that we may soon start singing “This world …
“Our leaders mostly pointed the finger back on themselves, evangelical pastors and churches. Fixing the problem of incivility starts with us, not with ‘them out there,’” said Leith Anderson, NAE President. Leaders offered specific tactics for increasing civility: Hold retreats, seminars or extended studies on how civility relates to Christian responsibility. Get to know fellow …
We all remember the schoolyard bully who called us ugly names. We all have name-calling stories from school, work, home and even church. Usually name calling, half-truths, guilt-by-association and other manipulations come from those whose arguments are too weak to stand without personal attacks. But, that doesn’t mean that we are not wounded by the …
Since passage of the NAE’s 1994 resolution, the estimated number of people who neither have health insurance nor the means to pay for health care has increased dramatically. While some may receive uncompensated care through charitable clinics and emergency rooms, this patchwork safety net is neither adequate nor cost-effective. The American health care system is …
