Document Type

Blog Post

Publication Date

3-27-2015

Department

History

Keywords

In All Things, 2016 presidential race, Jerry Falwell, Liberty University, politics, Ted Cruz

Abstract

"What is troubling about Cruz’s appeal and the legacy of conservative evangelical political engagement he seeks to revive is the assumption that a particular set of political values are “Christian” values, that a particular political agenda rather than fidelity to Christian doctrine and ethical principles becomes the test of orthodoxy. For instance, how does a Christian who disagrees with the Senator about immigration issues fit into his definition of how born again Christians vote? Is there room under Cruz’s revival tent for a Christian who sees adoption ministry or sex education as a more effective means of aiding the unborn than passing legislative measures?"

Posting about Ted Cruz' presidential bid and Christian engagement with culture from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/imagine-a-world-where-faith-was-more-than-political-eye-candy/

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