by As Russ Pearce, Rob Vischer and Bob Cochran have discussed elsewhere on this blog, some evangelicals and conservative Protestants are now wringing their hands over the impending Protestant-free Supreme Court. Their points (and the comments) are thoughtful and illuminating, but miss something more important that is also linked to the recently decided Salazar v. Buono.
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CNN reported last week that “more than 100 prominent Christians” had covenanted to contribute to a more civil national discourse. The story had a can-you-believe-it? flavor, noting that the signatories ranged “from evangelical minister Jim Wallis on the political left” to “Chuck Colson on the right.” But not to worry: The covenant won’t apply to Glenn Beck because, as Brother Colson helpfully explained, “we’re talking about the conversation in the family of believers,” while “Glenn Beck is a Mormon.” The report closes by respectfully noting that the Covenant “is the latest in a series of faith-based efforts to soften the public discourse.” Well, good luck with that.
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