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As the election nears, I find that I’ve become increasingly concerned with the focus on faith that has become quite evident. This is surprising to me, as I usually am fairly apathetic regarding most issues political and religious. However, this country’s intense focus on the religion, spirituality and faith of our candidates for and holders of political office is quite alarming. » Read more…
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Students submitted these views during the vice presidential candidate debate between U.S. Sen. Joe Biden and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Oct. 2. » Read more…
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In the wake of the September 11 events, I began to wonder about my identity as an American. How it feels. How it is expressed. As the nation reeled in shock and grief, I found it difficult to explain, even to myself, my conflicted feelings of anguish and anger on the one hand, and my desire for understanding and reconciliation on the other. » Read more…
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Tomorrow, Indiana residents will play a significant role in the Democratic presidential race. It has been a long time – at least 40 years – since voices in this great state in the country’s heartland have had such influence and were so valued. » Read more…
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How does my faith inform my political views, engagement and assessment of candidates? I believe strongly in the separation of church and state. And this extends to elections. I try not to impose ideals or litmus tests on candidates. However, I cannot claim that my commitment to being a disciple of Jesus does not affect my judgment. » Read more…
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My perspective of the appropriate role for Goshen College in encouraging political engagement:
If one is truly interested in establishing a more just society, public service should be one of the very good options provided to students at Goshen College. Public policy has great potential to change society for good or ill. » Read more…
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How did my Goshen College experience influence my views on political issues? As a student at Goshen in the latter 1950s, I moved within in an intellectual and spiritual climate much invigorated especially by: (1) the “Anabaptist vision” emphasis of seminary dean Harold S. Bender; and (2) the social ethics of Guy F. Hershberger, which for Mennonites brought a fresh emphases on applying Biblical pacifism to a wide variety of social issues » Read more…
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