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Resurrected Influence: Evangelicals in 2008
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| Contributor | Servo |
| Last Edited | Servo Mar 26, 2007 11:01pm |
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| Category | Commentary |
| News Date | Tuesday, March 27, 2007 05:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The election of 2008 will be a defining moment in American politics. In addition to the oval office, this election will also determine who will control Washington for the next eight years. The current political atmosphere feels like an “agenda limbo.” Republicans seem to be gasping for breath, while Democrats are clumsily wielding their newfound power. The average person has an overwhelming sense that all the bantering in November and December about bi-partisan cooperation was just well-timed, political rhetoric. In less than 90 days, the gloves have come off and the real power struggle has begun. So much for new beginnings!
Only the 2008 election will remove the current stalemate. Then both parties will be graded on their performance. We could debate for months about the nuances that will develop in both policies and positions during the next 20 months. The war, immigration, and the economy are sure to be major concerns. But what group will rally and decide who wins the dogfight?
Much has been written about the waning influence of evangelicals in the political arena. Many sectors of our electorate hope that true believers will just “go back to church.” This is nothing more than wishful thinking---a theology of social involvement has been preached for over 30 years. In addition, there are students who are preparing to enter the public square---especially politics and law---at schools as diverse as Liberty University to Harvard For these reasons, the pulpit’s influence in politics will continue. |
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