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In the Voting Booth with Saint Paul

October 29, 2020 By Jane Patterson 1 Comment

Expressing our citizenship, according to Saint Paul, means drawing on the rights, power, and privilege we have as citizens of the heavenly kingdom. How can we protect the rights of the vulnerable when we vote on Tuesday?

Cynicism is not Wisdom

October 22, 2020 By Linda Mercadante Leave a Comment

Cynicism among Christians often masquerades as discernment, which falsely suggests the cynic is wiser than others and sees what others do not.

St. Francis Redux for a Time of Crisis

October 14, 2020 By Richard Peterson 1 Comment

How might the Prayer of St. Francis be adapted for these times? Poet Rick Peterson offers a fresh take on the social justice text, considering what kind of instrument we may be in a world in crisis.

Humility and Christian Citizenship

September 17, 2020 By Angela Denker 1 Comment

Do we still see political leadership as public service? Or is it a way for people to wield power for their own self-interest and special interests? Angela Denker argues that service, and leadership, require humility.

The Love Ethic of Jesus: A model for Christian citizenship

September 10, 2020 By J. Jioni Palmer 2 Comments

We must live as Jesus taught and commanded us to live. We must also vote in light of those teachings and commandments.

The Voices God Hears

September 3, 2020 By Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Leave a Comment

Voter suppression is a serious threat to our democracy. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove gives a powerful example and biblical argument against this continuing practice.

Called to the Common Good

August 27, 2020 By Bernie Evans Leave a Comment

In this latest contribution to our series on Christian citizenship, Bernie Evans advocates consideration of the common good as a guide for choosing candidates.

Jesus and the Good Citizen

August 20, 2020 By Jane Patterson 1 Comment

Encounter by encounter, the Gospels contrast the power of God in Christ to the destructive force of the systems and authorities that kept Galilee and Judea in thrall to Roman rule.

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