Representing a broad range of theological perspectives, the following articles on “Faith and the Political Process” consider how Christian faith informs political decision-making. Each brief Witness leads you to a section of Exploration essays on this topic.

Taking America Back for God?
Rev. Gregory Boyd
This pastor of an evangelical mega-church contends that the fusion of faith with any particular political party, agenda or philosophy is what the Bible refers to as the sin of idolatry.
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Is this Kind of Christianity Christian?
Joan Chittister, OSB
The Religious Right's concerns about "moral values" are not wrong. But they are much too narrow to be the agenda that drove Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem, and they cannot be forced upon our pluralistic society. The best test of our country's morality is the budget and its impact on the poor.
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The Best Sermon is Lived
Congressperson Jim Clyburn
The Book of James tells us that faith without works is dead. Putting faith to work in the public arena would mean caring for the poor and the environment, and providing living wages for our workers.
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Are Christians Reconcilers?
Senator John Danforth
Christianity is supposed to be a ministry of reconciliation. Instead it has become a divisive force in American public life. One reason is the conviction that our own political agenda is God’s agenda.
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Christian Faith and Immigration
Dr. Dana W. Wilbanks
Biblical teaching does not tell us what precisely U.S. immigration policy should be. It does require that in this as in other things, Christians practice mercy, establish justice, and be open to the mutual transformation that strangers in our midst make possible.
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