WASHINGTON-Evangelical Christians should be defined by their theology-not their politics-to avoid becoming “useful idiots” of one political party, a group of evangelical leaders says in a new statement. “An Evangelical Manifesto,” released Wednesday (May 7), reflects the frustration of some within the wide-ranging movement over how they are viewed by others and who can speak for them. The 19-page document declares that evangelicals err when they try to politicize faith and use Christian beliefs for political purposes.
Evangelicals lament a politicized faith
WASHINGTON-Evangelical Christians should be defined by their theology-not their politics-to avoid becoming “useful idiots” of one political party, a group of evangelical leaders says in a new statement. “An Evangelical Manifesto,” released Wednesday (May 7), reflects the frustration of some within the wide-ranging movement over how they are viewed by others and who can speak […]
