Utilizing a wealth of New Testament verses quoting Jesus of Nazareth, writer Garry Wills on Sunday reminded Americans that God is neither a Democrat nor a Republican, neither a religious rightist nor a religious leftist.
According to the Gospels, opposing partisans sought to exploit Jesus of Nazareth for their political causes and religious revolutions; Jesus refused, and opted for self-sacrifice instead.
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There is a difference between partisan exploitation of religion for political ends, religious exploitation of politics for religio-political ends, and letting your politics be informed by a religious conscience. Admittedly the three can become easily mixed up in people’s heads, which is why we have a religious right in the first place.
I’ve posted on this over at my blog. You should also check out the discussion on this and related topics over at Talk To Action.