Leading the Charge

I try to stay out of political discussions because I hate the division it brings. I guess that's also why I liked this article from Cameron Strang so much (also, we're hooked on the Relevant Podcast that he leads).

First Word: Leading the Charge
Reprinted from the Sept./Oct. issue of RELEVANT
September 16, 2008

Here's a quote:

Many Christians traditionally have voted Republican because of their justifiable conviction to protect the lives of the unborn. Now, many younger Christians are voting Democrat because of their justifiable desire to see our nation, the most prosperous in the world, address issues of poverty, global aid and the environment.

The problem is, many Christians vote these convictions, but that’s largely where their personal involvement in the issues stops. Are the government leaders we vote for meant to do our job for us? [More]