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Christianity, at its core, is about love of neighbor. But what does that mean in our increasingly divisive country? Let’s face it, the t-shirts just aren’t working.

T-shirts, coffee mugs, and billboards are ablaze with calls to “be blessed” and “just be kind” and we grow farther and farther apart. We’re told “He gets us” as empathy is replaced with fear and disdain. The real question is, Do we get him? when we’re convinced I can win only when you lose in a zero-sum game. That works well as a divisive political strategy, but it doesn’t help our families, democracy, and world that are hurting. How, then, do we get beyond the slogans and ignite empathy for others, even and perhaps especially those we don’t agree with?

We start by understanding the sophisticated and deliberate ways in which Christianity has been re-framed to pit people against each other. This manipulation is extreme, slick, and convincing, but that doesn’t mean it’s true to Christianity.

At THE FAITHFUL VOTER PROJECT, we’re going to do our best to cut through the bluster at a time we all could use some good gospel guidance. We’ve tapped into a wide range of sources and expertise to gather thoughtful modern theology on key issues. Because freedom means we stop letting others dictate our thoughts. Because most Christians want to make informed choices that help and protect all families, faiths, and futures, not just one’s own.

Because empathy is contagious.

For those who think the church “shouldn’t get political”, Jesus was political and all about putting our values into action. With its accessible content we think THE FAITHFUL VOTER PROJECT is a good place to begin.

We start with some sage advice from Walter Brueggemann, one of the world’s most influential Bible scholars and author of more than 100 books. The Bible contains many lessons, he says, and we are meant to take away the best of its wisdom. But it also contains all sorts of voices contrary to the Gospel message of love, mercy, and justice. A purely literal interpretation, warns Brueggemann, “is a dangerous threat to the faith of the church.”

THE FAITHFUL VOTER PROJECT explores 12 issues through a modern Christian values lens: climate change, immigration, reproductive health, Christian nationalism, economy, patriarchy, race, guns, LGBTQ+, leadership, beyond our borders, religious freedom, and a special section on “Know Your Rights”.

About

Welcome, we’re glad you’re here

Christianity, at its core, is about love of neighbor. But what does that mean in our increasingly divisive country? Let’s face it, the t-shirts just aren’t working.

Issues

Climate Change

Immigration

Reproductive Health

Christian Nationalism

Race

Economy

Guns

LGBTQ+

Voter Registration