political

Billy Graham was ‘the last nonpartisan evangelical’?

By John G. Stackhouse Jr. — March 1, 2018
(RNS) — 'Most evangelical energies, hours, dollars and prayers do not go toward politics of any stripe, but toward churches, missions, schools and charities, both here and abroad,' writes John G. Stackhouse Jr.

Preaching about guns? Get political!

By Jeffrey Salkin — October 5, 2017
Preachers can talk about the real world. Or, they can be irrelevant. You choose what kind of religion you want.

Government shutdown may drive more young Christians from GOP

By Jonathan Merritt — October 9, 2013
The Republican-led government shutdown may have the unintended effect of driving more young Christians from the GOP.

Politics, patriotism, and pacifism: An interview with Stanley Hauerwas

By Jonathan Merritt — July 31, 2013
"America's Best Theologian" talks about war, peace, and the church's relationship with the state.

Plotting goodness together: An interview with Shane Claiborne

By Jonathan Merritt — May 22, 2013
Activist and author Shane Claiborne talks about church, politics, and "red letter" Christianity.

Partisanship, gay marriage, and the common good: An interview with Jim Wallis

By Jonathan Merritt — April 8, 2013
Jim Wallis has released a new book on the common good. Here he shares his ideas and why he's changed his mind on gay marriage.
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