on Aug 4th, 2006How Then Shall We Politick
And right on the heals of that NY Times article I found this interview with Michael Gerson, Bush’s former speechwriter, on how he thinks Evangelicals should act in the public square.
Again with a great insight:
t’s probably a long-term mistake for evangelicals to be too closely associated with any ideology or political party. The Christian teaching on social justice stands in judgment of every party and every movement. It has to be an authentic and independent witness. It should have an influence in both parties. I would love to see the Democratic Party return to a tradition of social justice that was found in people like William Jennings Bryan. During that period, many if not most politically engaged evangelicals were in the Democratic Party, because it was a party oriented toward justice.
I like the idea of Christianity being an authentic and independent witness. (Although please don’t get me started on the christian fascination with the word authentic, which in almost every usage is completely wrong)
I liked this also:
I think there are informed and correct views on tax policy. I don’t think there’s necessarily a Christian view. But there is a Christian view on human dignity and on the responsibility of government to protect the weak and on making sure societies are not just organized for the benefit of the strong. Those are consistent teachings that have relevance in every time, and they motivate people across the spectrum.
Go read it.