My religious values guide my voting decisions. More specifically, my Christian values guide my voting decisions. That is likely true of you too. Why do I say that? Because Gallup polling shows that, in the Southeast, 74% of those polled…
Yes, there is a movement to take away women’s right to vote
A century after the U.S. passed the 19th Amendment allowing women to vote, Dale Partridge and some other pastors say that was a mistake and are calling for its repeal. “If we can repeal Roe v. Wade, then I think…
Democracy is not a spectator sport
There are moments in American history when the question is not which party will win, but whether self-government itself is working as intended. This feels like one of those moments. On Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born into a…
Why we cannot disengage from local politics
Elections have consequences. Unhinged and capitalistic leadership can lead to rumors of war, separation of families and reckless decisions that entangle people who never should have been involved in the first place. We are living on the brink of an…
Trump declares he has power over U.S. elections
Donald Trump, who claims he never lost an election that wasn’t rigged or stolen, issued an executive order last week declaring his authority to determine which American citizens can vote, how they vote, when they vote and how results are…
What drove young white males to vote for Trump?
Donald Trump won the 2024 election with unexpected help from young white men. Fifty-six percent of young white men voted for Trump, compared to only 41% of young white women. The surprising results have led reporters to suggest a number…
If a felon can lead, why can’t they vote?
In the United States, we celebrate narratives of redemption, freedom and equality yet continue to undermine those ideals when it comes to our justice-impacted citizens. This contradiction is laid bare every election cycle when the same citizens who champion “second…
United Methodists stress values, character and duty as election looms
With the U.S. presidential election and down-ballot contests looming, United Methodists are making a final push to encourage their sibling Wesleyans to vote as a sacred duty, using Christian values and character traits as their guide. Officially, the denomination, its…
American dreaming
In a fraught conversation last week, a friend of mine shared with me her delusion with the election season as early voting opens in many states. “I hate all of them,” she said, referencing all the presidential and vice presidential…
Southern Baptists have voted heavily Republican in last four elections
Southern Baptists have voted consistently Republican in the last four presidential elections, researcher Ryan Burge says. In his analysis of 40 U.S. denominations, “the Southern Baptists and the independent Baptists are clearly the most Republican of the bunch,” he reported…
Trump or Harris? An open letter to undecided and to open-minded voters
Author’s note: This article began as a response to multiple family and friends who engaged me in constructive correspondence about the presidential election. Dear Kind Family and Friends Who Have Written Me About the Presidential Election: You’ve sent me…
Here’s who Protestant pastors say they’ll vote for in November
More than in recent years, some U.S. Protestant pastors appear reluctant to tell pollsters who they will vote for in the November presidential race. But among those who are willing to talk, 50% say they plan to vote for Donald…