Tag: Faith and Politics

When Conviction Becomes Law: Can Competing Ideologies Coexist?

November 5, 2026

We often hear that people should vote according to their convictions. Christians are encouraged to vote according to biblical principles. Muslims may be encouraged to vote according to Islamic principles. Jewish voters may draw upon the Torah and Jewish tradition, while secular voters may approach political questions through humanistic, philosophical, or other nonreligious frameworks. On … More When Conviction Becomes Law: Can Competing Ideologies Coexist?

The Comfort of the Cross, Without the Responsibility of Carrying One

November 3, 2026

When Christianity becomes a reflection of what we want rather than a transformation into what God requires. Election Day in America has become something of a national exercise in division. I’ve jokingly referred to it as “Cancellation Day,” because it often seems that half the country is voting to cancel out the other half. People … More The Comfort of the Cross, Without the Responsibility of Carrying One