Nurturing our faith: Religion and Politics Loving God and Neighbor by Steve Shussett

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Religion and Politics Loving God and Neighbor
by Steve Shussett

The admonition to avoid discussion of religion and politics has long been one of the crown jewels of dining etiquette. Even now, in interviewing for a job, these are considered too sensitive to broach. Ironically, among some constituencies, a politician seeking office—who is in effect, interviewing for a government job—is suspect when discussing religion too little, while others are thought to be “putting on a show” when they discuss religion too much.

Talking about faith is an important part of living your faith—get suggestions on how to talk about this sensitive topic.

Call (800) 524-2612 or subscribe to Horizons or order the May/June 2008 issue (HZN-08-220; $4 plus shipping).

Steve Shussett is the teaching presbyter of Lehigh Presbytery.

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Talking about faith is an important part of living your faith—get suggestions on how to talk about this sensitive topic. Call (800) 524-2612 or subscribe to Horizons or order the May/June 2008 issue (HZN-08-220; $4 plus shipping).	Religion and Politics Loving God and Neighbor by Steve Shussett The admonition to avoid discussion of religion and politics has long been one of the crown jewels of dining etiquette. Even now, in interviewing for a job, these are considered too sensitive to broach. Ironically, among some constituencies, a politician seeking office—who is in effect, interviewing for a government job—is suspect when discussing religion too little, while others are thought to be “putting on a show” when they discuss religion too much. Talking about faith is an important part of living your faith—get suggestions on how to talk about this sensitive topic. Call (800) 524-2612 or subscribe to Horizons or order the May/June 2008 issue (HZN-08-220; $4 plus shipping). Steve Shussett is the teaching presbyter of Lehigh Presbytery. Photo by Howard Sochurek Other Articles Online This Issue Devotional A New Day and a New World Presbyterian Politics in Action What Does the Church Say? Celebrating 100 Years of Social Awareness Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans Interview with Cindy Ryu (English) The Politics of Mission Blessings without Boundaries Dispatch from Forbearance Presbyterian Church Mosaic Nurturing Faith Faithful Parenting Strengthening the PC(USA)	Current Issue MAY/JUNE 2008 About This Issue Contents FREE Resource How to Use In Our Next Issue Items underlined can be seen in this Web site, all others appear in the May/June 2008 (HZN-08-220) issue of Horizons magazine. to Horizons, call (800) 524-2612 or this issue ($4 plus shipping/handling)

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