Burge sees danger in ‘political monoculture’ of evangelicalism
November 14, 2024
The problem with white evangelicals isn’t their close affiliation with the Republican Party but the homogeneity of their political thinking and culture, sociologist of religion Ryan Burge said during a conference hosted by Denver Seminary.

“When a religious movement becomes overwhelmingly a political monoculture, that’s bad not just for the people in the pews, but for democracy as a whole,” said Burge, associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University and author of the “Graphs about Religion” Substack.
The Gospel Initiative at Denver Seminary to Host Conference on the Church and Political Engagement, Fri. Sept. 20
August 19, 2024
Littleton, Colo. – As the 2024 elections approach, the role of Christians in shaping the political landscape will be a focal point in media coverage, church discussions, and community and household conversations. For some, the State is viewed as God’s servant for the common good; for others, it poses a challenge to faith and freedom. While some Christians dedicate their lives to political activism, others believe the Church should steer clear of the political sphere.

On Fri., Sept. 20, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., topic experts will join The Gospel Initiative at Denver Seminary for the Compelling and Credible Witness: The Church and Politics conference to consider how the Church and Christians engage in today's political environment. The conference is free and open to the public, in person and onl

January 16, 2020

Interfaith Panel Encourages Bridge-Building Across Ideological Differences

Faith leaders discussed political and ideological conflicts within their respective communities.

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