Christian Faith and Political Life: A Dialogue

The proper relationship of the Christian to the community's political and legal institutions has been a recurring issue since the earliest days of the church and the earliest days of our nation. The relevance of Christian faith to political participation again became a topic of conversation in this country following the 2004 presidential election. Since that election, Americans have engaged in much discussion regarding the role of religion in our nation's politics. Not all of this discussion has been productive.

In the dialogue that follows, Jason Carter and Randy Beck discuss the political implications of Christian faith and prospects for overcoming the recent polarization in American politics between a religious right and a secular left.