Faithful Democrats is proud to endorse Parker Griffith, Alabama’s Fifth District Democratic Congressional candidate.  Griffith has served his community as doctor, teacher, and state legislature for many years and is eager to represent his district in the United States Congress.  Griffith is an outstanding candidate whose political positions are informed by his deep Christian faith.   It is clear that Griffith is treasured by his community members.  As an oncologist, Griffith has not only had to deal with patients’ diagnoses,... Read more

Christian leaders on the far right have been supporting conservative, mostly Republican candidates for decades. At her Florida parish a few weeks ago, my mom said they were all handed fliers during Mass with instructions from the diocese about how to vote on various issues (read here "candidates").   Well, my mom was so disturbed by those fliers that she went home from Mass and wrote a letter to her bishop. Then, for the first time ever, she emailed the... Read more

It will not be regular practice to post sermons on FaithfulDemocrats.com, but last Sunday I preached at my spouse Jennifer’s church on this saying of Jesus, which came up in the lectionary at just the right moment in time: “give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”  This led me to a helpful reflection on religion and politics, particularly in light of the upcoming election.  The result is below.  ... Read more

Below is a great post by Sojourner’s Jim Wallis on the election and his faith that appeared on the blog God’s Politics. (more…) Read more

Montgomery Alabama Mayor Bobby Bright, who is running for AL’s 2nd Congressional district, is a candidate that both Democrats and Christians should be paying special attention to.  Democrats should have an eye on Bright, and others of his mold, because he could be their key to putting the South back in play for a party that has been shut out in the region on anything higher than a local race for decades.  Christians should be watching him because he is... Read more

Steve Driehaus is the type of Democrat the party needs. He is pro-life, fiscally conservative, and a strong advocate for Ohio taxpayers. This is why Steve wins. Ohio’s first congressional district has been progressively moving back to its Democratic roots. From 1983 to 1995 this congressional seat was held by Democrats. Steve Driehaus will be the tipping point. Because of his highly effectual tenure in the Ohio House of Representatives, the Peace Corp alum is well-respected all around. Steve is... Read more

    This election invokes our national ghosts in an unusual way.  All-Saints and All-Souls days are here to help.   I don’t think I’ve ever before taken note that Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day are so close to Election Day.  And I probably am only aware of it this year because I am excruciatingly aware of every day that stands between us and November fourth.   Over the past few days I have had the urge... Read more

“Politics is a good thing.”  That is the slogan of Larry Sabato’s Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, and it is the message he hammered home to me every day I sat in is Intro to American Politics course.  In a climate where it is easy to be cynical about government and use the word ‘politician’ as a slur, we all need to be reminded that politics, and government, are good things.  When in the hands of people... Read more

 As progressive Christians we may be considering relocating to poor communities and practicing New Monasticism. As Faithful Democrats we have to remember to examine our social/political choices in light of historical social movements that have come before us.   The settlement house movement is the foundation of public welfare in the United States. Beginning in the early 19th century within the immigrant enclaves of New York City and Chicago, this movement was led predominately by white middle class Christians who... Read more

Last week, Valarie Cousin posted a great address to motivate people.  Not only do we need to "talk the talk" but we need to "walk the talk" when it comes to getting Barack elected.  So, what can you do?   Phonebank-calling voters reminding them when Election Day is and to remember to vote for Obama and other democratic candidates in that state   Canvass-Go door to door reminding people to vote and talking with them about all the democratic candidates... Read more