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THE QUESTION
Faith and Democrats
At a Sojourners presidential forum on faith, values and poverty this week, three Democratic frontrunners -- Clinton, Edwards and Obama -- connected their personal faith to policy issues such as poverty, health care, immigration and war. How might this new direction by Democrats change the conversation on faith and politics?
Posted by
Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham on June 6, 2007 4:20 AM
FROM THE PANEL
Electing a President, Not "Holy Man of the Year"
Few questions were raised that lay outside the realm of popular hot-button issues.
Posted by Welton Gaddy, on June 8, 2007 10:49 AM
Faithful Work Both Sides of the Aisle
A broader conversation, with both sides participating fully, will better for the country, for politics, and for the faith community.
Posted by Jim Wallis, on June 7, 2007 9:33 AM
The Seach for Higher Common Ground
It shows there are more than three alternatives: religious right, religious left, and secular left.
Posted by Brian D. McLaren, on June 7, 2007 8:08 AM
Faith Must Influence All Areas of Life
I take the Democratic discussion of faith as a very healthy sign.
Posted by Charles "Chuck" Colson, on June 7, 2007 8:06 AM
Treading Dangerous Ground
This question raises some very thorny issues for me. I believe very much in freedom of conscience for all individuals (theist or atheist) and I believe very much that when religious authority and politics mix the results are almost always...
Posted by Pamela K. Taylor, on June 7, 2007 7:42 AM
Will and Whims of the People
When we listen to the Democratic or Republican presidential candidates we should take many things into account when matters on religion are discussed. In the interest of time and space let me identify a few points to remember when one...
Posted by Sulayman Nyang, on June 7, 2007 7:20 AM
Wearing Faith and Works on the Sleeve
Clinton struck just the right note for the Democratic Party by saying she did not wear her religion on her sleeve.
Posted by Anthony M. Stevens-Arroyo, on June 7, 2007 6:03 AM
Hail to Chief Executive, Not Chief Theologian
One of the most repellent aspects of the Democratic debate this week was questioning candidates about how their faith had affected their most intimate lives.
Posted by Susan Jacoby, on June 6, 2007 8:14 AM
Closing the "God Gap"
After this week, few can continue to argue that “faith” is only the province of one political party.
Posted by Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, on June 6, 2007 6:12 AM
Ecumenical Democrats
America has embraced ecumenism not relativism.
Posted by Thomas J. Reese, S.J., on June 6, 2007 5:48 AM
FEATURED COMMENTS
david rupert: I think we would all be better served if those of faith spoke from the heart and those who had no faith just kept quiet.
I dont want to be...
Keith: Its a natural and completely predictable convergence. Christianity and socialism are completely similar and easily harmonized. The only sign...
