The Christian Civics Blog
Loving God with all our mind, when what’s on our mind is politics.
Everyday Tragedies
It’s tempting to feel like we are in a moment of unprecedented chaos and disorder.
We aren’t.
Super Tuesday: Our Editors In Conversation
The Body Politic was launched last year by Rick Barry and D. Leiva, two friends who have worked in politics for opposing parties. Last night, they came together to discuss how they feel about each other's primary season so far.
My First Vote
I didn’t know a lot about policy when I voted. I didn’t know anything about policy, actually. But I did have other ways I could think about how to use my vote.
Speak Different
Most U.S. citizens don’t work in politics or government, and that statistic holds true for the church in the United States, as well. However, for Christians in the United States, politics and government is something you can’t escape:
The Cult of Efficiency
The cult of efficiency might be the true American civic religion, and that might be a problem.
Voting the Ticket (Might Not Be For You)
If we strive to become informed, we also have to be prepared for the way we vote to change. If it doesn’t, we’re not taking in new information, just looking for new ways to win arguments.
Caucuses, Primaries, and What Those Phrases Mean
Our methods for selecting candidates are relatively new, and understanding how they work is important.
