3 Coins in the Fountainhead

February 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment

The radical philosophy of twentieth century author Ayn Rand is known by its’ title: Objectivism. This particular worldview denies the existence of God, castigating it as a delusion (sound familiar?), celebrates an unrestrained and uncompromising free market ideology along with impotent governmental structures to render any semblance of moral or practical balance in the allocation of goods and services, or rights in the workplace, null and void. It is indeed Social Darwinism on … [Read More...]

Life Together: Community, Anti-Capitalism, & The Gospel Narrative

February 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment

As a recent college graduate, there is a narrative arc of success that is offered to me by a capitalist-driven society. Having graduated from a competitive university after being primed to do so my entire life, I have already taken the first steps. Next, my journey towards full adulthood should lead me towards an entry-level job, a serious romantic relationship, and intentional time spent building social capital. In ten years, perhaps I should own a home and a car. I should have good credit. I … [Read More...]

The Thing About Jesus

January 31, 2014 By 9 Comments

Okay, so there are a lot of "things" about Jesus. But the thing I've been meditating on most recently is his mind-blowing capacity to meet people exactly where they are. It seems like a simple concept, but we struggle day in and day out to accept people as children of God. Instead, we tend to ask … [Read More...]

Well Deserved Penance

January 21, 2014 By 2 Comments

My name is John Hilton and I am delighted to be affiliated with Faithful Democrats.  That sounds awfully cliché; of the AA variety in fact.  But it is true, and anyone who knows me well enough will understand the amateur attempt at humor.  For I am a walking contradiction to the old Winston … [Read More...]

Happy New Year — We’re Back!

January 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment

After a bit of a hiatus, I am happy to announce that Faithful Democrats is back in action. Moving forward, I want to give thanks to our old readers who have found us again and to the new ones that are just now stumbling onto our site. In 2014, we hope to use Faithful Democrats to create a space … [Read More...]

Viral Video Nears One Million Views as Faith Community Urges Senators to Back Arms Treaty

June 6, 2013 By 1 Comment

When people come together around a common cause, it gets noticed. Last Friday, the American Values Network (AVN), an organization seeking to encourage community and family values in America, launched a video of two children explaining why U.S. Senators should support the international Arms Trade … [Read More...]

Kids Ask Senators Not to Join the Bad Guys Team – The Story of the Arms Trade Treaty

June 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment

It's a tried and true adage that we are known by the company we keep.  The same is true for our leaders.  Over Easter, the U.S. brought the world together to adopt the first ever international Arms Trade Treaty.  The only opposition to this historic treaty came from the dictatorships of Iran, … [Read More...]

What If It’s Not the Prisoner Who Needs Forgiveness? (VIDEO)

April 29, 2013 By 2 Comments

Co-authored by Bill Mefford, director of civil and human rights at the United Methodist Church's General Board of Church & Society; and Sala Nolan Gonzales, minister for criminal justice and human rights at the United Church of Christ's Justice & Witness Ministries. As Christians should … [Read More...]

A Pittance

March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Core message: 750,000 jobs lost is not "a pittance." How powerful leaders treat ordinary people says a lot about their values and priorities. Sure, the sequester's no big deal if you're a politician who only cares about donors who write the next campaign check -- instead of your constituents … [Read More...]

An Evening with David P. Gushee

February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Last week, Evangelical scholar and Christian ethicist David Gushee visited The University of Virginia to give two lectures. I attended the first – “Sacredness of Life,” which received its title from his latest book.  If I recall, the poster advertising his visit said something along these … [Read More...]