(RNS) — The declaration commits Christian leaders to preaching on moral issues and rejecting a political movement it says is exploiting traditional values to undermine democracy.

“The very things that the prophets and that Jesus put at the center as primary are not being heard in the pews in this country,” Barber said. “And that is a deficit that we believe is a form of pastoral malpractice.”

  • @ilinamorato
    5•7 months ago

    Fair point. But Christianity in particular is about giving up power for the benefit of those in need. It’s kind of Jesus’ whole deal.