Think again

Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, draws timely political insight from the controversial English puritan figure, Oliver Cromwell:

“The gospel touches on political and economic realities for sure—not one square inch of this universe is not owned by King Jesus, and we look forward to a glorious theocracy one day in the new heavens and the new earth in which there will be true liberty—but till then, we must learn as Christians to disagree in love on such secondary issues. Yes, have convictions; but love all who love the Lord Jesus.”

And David Gushee, writing in The Baptist Standard, urges evangelicals to move beyond traditional approaches in the coming election:

“For some, it is about their comfort and sense of identification with the conservative evangelical faith of Sarah Palin. … That’s not good enough. We need a more mature Christian vote.”