The two hot issues are the gay issue and the abortion issue. These are the two defining issues in the evangelical community these days. I'm sure that these hot buttons will be pushed, time and time again.

The Jesus of the Scripture transcends all nations and calls all nations into judgment.

Flipping the dial through available radio stations there will blare out to any listener an array of broadcasts, 24/7, propagating Religious Right politics, along with what they deem to be “old-time gospel preaching.” This is especially true of what comes over the airwaves in Bible Belt southern states.

Those issues are biblical issues: to care for the sick, to feed the hungry, to stand up for the oppressed. I contend that if the evangelical community became more biblical, everything would change.

An evangelical is somebody who, first of all, has a very high view of Scripture, believes it's an infallible message from God.

Clinton's successor in the White House, George W. Bush, was committed to expanding government spending for faith-based initiatives.

Lies and distortions can be spread, via the Internet, in an inexpensive way, and the effects are astounding.