Politics – Page 10 – Red Letter Christians

Christian Leaders from Around the Country Read Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech

July 5, 2021

One-hundred and sixty-nine years ago today, abolitionist, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass gave a speech to the 600 members of the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society entitled "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" This past weekend, Christian leaders from around the country gathered virtually with Red Letter Christians to read this powerful piece together.

Liturgy for Flag Removers

Meagan Ruby Wagner

July 2, 2021

Church Life, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics

May we not litter our sacred spaces with the flags that we do not (ought not) worship. Christ, have mercy on our American dreams.

I’m not a ‘Real’ Man: Jesus, John Wayne, and Disability

Sy Hoekstra

June 29, 2021

Books, General, Politics

The background is that I am blind, and have been since I was very young. I was never going to be a soldier, police officer, cowboy, or any of it.

Ten Ways to Resist a Dictatorship

RLC Editor

June 18, 2021

General, Global, Politics, Practical Justice

This is our inheritance and our legacy. No matter what, our motherland will never lack in courage. Thank you for bearing witness to our resistance.

How the Year of Jubilee Challenges Us to Confront Monopoly Power

Wesley Harris

June 8, 2021

General, Politics, Practical Justice

Although the Law was given specifically to a certain group of people in a certain cultural, political, and historical context, we can still study it to understand and apply what a truly equitable society looks like.

Lovers of Peace Must Organize

Mike Martin

June 4, 2021

Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice

The United States is unique to the world in our gun ownership, with nearly 400 million guns, more than one per resident. The prevalence of guns is not by accident.

The ‘Single-Issue Voter Club’ and the Fight Against Gun Violence

Stephen Carey

June 3, 2021

Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice

Please, for the love of God, for the sake of those not yet killed by the next mass shooting, consider becoming a "single issue voter."

Why We’re Glad Our Publisher Isn’t Backing The ‘God Bless The USA’ Bible

Shane Claiborne, Lisa Sharon Harper, Soong-Chan Rah, Jemar Tisby and Doug Pagitt

May 26, 2021

Books, Politics, Practical Justice

As authors published by Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing known for its NIV Bibles, and activists against Christian nationalism, we were alarmed at this news, first reported by Religion Unplugged. We’re delighted today that Zondervan announced it will not support this Bible.

Christian Faith Leader Sign-On to End the Federal Death Penalty

RLC Editor

May 19, 2021

Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice

Editor's Note: Our friends and co-conspirators at Death Penalty Action have invited Christian Faith Leaders to sign the petition below. You'll also fi...

John Wayne, Jesus, and The End of Innocence

Rachel Ophoff

May 18, 2021

Books, Politics, Theology

The short answer, according to Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, is that a man like Donald Trump is exactly whom they were expecting. Nothing like Jesus. But a lot like John Wayne.