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Today on the God’s Politics blog, an online project of Sojourners, Duane Shank posted an entry entitled, “What Would Yoder Do?”, about the famous Mennonite theologian and ethicist John Howard Yoder’s views on faith and politics.
Yoder, who died in 1997, graduated from Goshen College in 1947. He is best known for his book, “The Politics of Jesus.”
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How does my faith inform my political views, engagement and assessment of candidates? As a member of the Church of the Brethren, I am part of a body that sees a responsibility to seek the mind of Christ, simply, peacefully, together. With regard to local politics, there aren’t a lot of issues that create much friction between faith and action. » Read more…
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What did I learn at Goshen College that influenced my career as an elected official? One thing I learned at Goshen College that has influenced my time as an elected official was what is learned outside the classroom can be as important in life, and in some respects perhaps more important, than what is learned inside. I learned that communication and collaboration are critical building blocks for a vibrant community. » Read more…
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How does my faith inform my political views, engagement and assessment of candidates? The Mennonite value of consensus building and a communitarian ethos inform my involvement on the Goshen City Council. That means that when a decision needs to be made, I do not necessarily vote for my personal preference. » Read more…
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