Paul Wilczynski's Observations

Incorporating religion into the progressive movement

Pastor Dan over at Street Prophets talks about a current difference of opinion amongst bloggers ...

The latest religious tempest in blogtopia started with Steve Waldman, subbing for Kevin Drum. Waldman discerns that "many liberals" bear an "elitist attitude toward evangelicals." Atrios - rightly, I thought - shot back:

Is there a Republican talking point that our notional allies won't perpetuate without evidence?

(Others, notably Chris Bowers and Steve Gilliard had their own takes.) Atrios' jibe prompted a response from Faithful Progressive, which caused another, angrier post from Atrios, and some great thoughts from Tristero and Digby.

Everybody had at least some good points, I thought. Except Waldman, who I think is dead wrong, for pretty much the reasons Chris and Steve cite. But this is really a meta conversation: how should we incorporate (or not) religion into the progressive movement? It's undeniable that there some people out there - at least online - who will say the most hateful, offensive things under the banner of "reason." It's also undeniable that sometimes faithful people need to grow a thicker skin. Politics is no place for people who take things too personally. ...

The post itself has links to all the discussions noted.

posted by Paul Wilczynski @ 10:58 AM