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A Ministry of Reconciliation:
In a polarized nation, with widening rifts between left and right, conservative and liberal, how do we find common ground? Former Republican Senator John C. Danforth challenges Christians to choose reconciliation instead of division. In his new book Faith and Politics: How the “Moral Values” Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward Together, Danforth speaks out clearly against the takeover of the Republican Party by the Christian Right and urges all Christians to approach politics with humility. Rather than turn political agendas into religious crusades, he believes we must acknowledge the distance between our secular politics and God’s commandments. Speaking of the power of the Love Commandment, he says, “the politics of the state will always fall short of the demands of faith.” A voice of reason and moderation, Danforth—priest and politician—openly shares how his own faith has influenced his political methods. In this stirring evening lecture, he will invite us to look to the Bible for guidance on how to practice our faith in daily life and the body politic. Come participate in this ongoing national discussion about the meeting ground of faithful people and political issues, and faith that enriches, rather than distorts, our political choices. Former U.S. Senator John C. Danforth (R-MO), an ordained Episcopal priest, is currently a partner with the law firm of Bryan Cave LLP. He has served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Special Envoy to Sudan focused on ending civil war in that nation.
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