Activating Evangelicals to Protect Democracy

America Needs Help

Evangelicals for Democracy is the first non-partisan, faith-based nonprofit 501(c)3 organization working to empower evangelicals to preserve democracy by seeking the truth and supporting the democratic tenets of our society. Our goal is to build understanding that protecting democracy protects us and our fundamental rights.

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Our Issues

Democracy Itself

American democracy is not just about laws but a way of life. It is a form of government built on the respect for each person’s moral striving for freedom, justice and truth.

The Right to 
Have Rights

What defines American democracy? In essence, it is freedom and the protection of fundamental rights that cannot be given up or taken away.

Take a Stand Against
Christian Nationalism

There is increasing talk about declaring the U.S. a “Christian nation,” but this goes against American democracy and Christianity itself.

A Faith Response to Climate Change

Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity.

Take the Pledge

Connect your religious values to support the democratic tenets of the U.S. Constitution.

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Verify

Protecting democracy starts by seeking the facts from a free press and respected and reliable institutions devoted to gathering and disseminating validated information. Self-governance requires informed voters whose decisions rest on the truth about issues, actual occurrences, what political candidates stand for (and against), and the record of candidates’ statements, actions, votes, and allegiances.

Ordain

“Ordain” in the Bible means to “establish or order by decree or law.” It is also written into the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution where the American people ordained democracy as the foundation for our society and laid out the inviable rights of all residents. Thus, protecting democracy is not optional: Evangelicals have an obligation to connect democracy to the protection of these essential rights without fear or favor.

Teach

Democracy depends upon the moral fiber of a culture, which is why “the good news” evangelicals can spread is that democracy is a religious value rooted in the dignity and worth of all people.This means making clear that no individual is above the law – not even the president – and voter suppression, gerrymandering (by either party), intimidation, and the spreading of conspiracy theories and lies are anti-Christian.

Empower

Voting is the key role of citizens in a democracy. Therefore, as people of faith, evangelicals can be the agents of meaningful change who protect democracy by choosing candidates who support voting rights, voting themselves and inspiring others to do so. The goal is not to give one religion a privileged place in law and politics. Rather, it is something higher and better, namely, to be civic-minded – the first contribution by a citizen to a free society.

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