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 an informed citizenry, whose opinions rest on the truth about issues, actual occurrences, what the political parties stand for (and against), and what policies debated by government leaders mean in terms of people’s lives and well-bring.
“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 the way to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Thus, protecting democracy is not optional: Evangelicals have an obligation to connect democracy to the protection of these essential rights without fear or favor.
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.
Today, many Americans feel disenfranchised and worry about losing control over their own government. As people of faith, evangelicals can step into this breach by being champions for democracy and being civic-minded – the first contribution by a citizen to a free society. This means being honest, open-minded, fair, and humble towards those who either disagree with us or regard us as “the enemy.” Civility is hard work, but those who want justice must be confident in the truth that love triumphs over hate.
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