On November 5, I hope to be remembering that I am (still) among God’s many adopted children on this earth, people with many different skin colors, countries of origins and deeply held beliefs. As a Christian, I believe I am here to be open to God transforming me more and more into the character of God’s son, Jesus Christ. This is what mattered to me yesterday, matters to me today and will matter to me tomorrow.   » Read more…

In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe, there is a character who doesn’t know he is a descendant of Attila the Hun. He can’t figure out why herds of marauders in fuzzy hats occasionally charge through his consciousness. That is sort of how I feel when people start disagreeing about politics: they turn into ranting barbarians.   » Read more…

When I was in third grade, I remember having a conversation with my parents about land mines. An international treaty that aimed to stop the use of land mines had triggered our conversation, and then-President Bill Clinton, who was previously in favor of the treaty, was suddenly persuaded by the Pentagon to avoid the treaty. Confused about the details, I asked my parents for more information.   » Read more…

Students submitted these views during the presidential candidate debate between U.S. Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama on Oct. 7 at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn.   » Read more…

At a roundtable discussion held at Goshen College on May 6, 2008, Mennonite students in Indiana talk to CNN’s Rick Sanchez about issues important to them this election year.

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…

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…

Personal reflection on GC’s faith/politics influences on me since 1943:
Stimulated, nourished and challenged by the Goshen College environment, I find myself, like a host of faculty colleagues over many years, a committed peacemaker. Since my case is not untypical, it may speak, in part at least, for a whole institutional ethos.   » Read more…

How does my faith inform my political views, engagement and assessment of candidates? Growing up, I recall the intrigue of listening to Uncle Frank who talked “politics” when he came to visit. Our family did not get involved in the election of governmental leaders.   » Read more…

How does my faith inform my political views, engagement and assessment of candidates? My faith is in a God revealed in Jesus who ministered to all, but especially to the poor and marginalized of his time. I am drawn to candidates who have compassion for the many in our nation and world who struggle with inadequate food, health care and shelter.   » Read more…