U.S. Congressman David Price : 4th District Of North Carolina


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Faith and Political Debate

Our country's political discourse and debate are enriched by a discussion of the political implications of our faith traditions, an exploration of how these traditions relate to the principles of American democracy, and an understanding of the humility they should give us when tempted to identify God's will with our own power or programs. If these discussions are to be meaningful, however, they need to be broadly-based, inclusive and taking place in our communities, from our dinner tables to our places of worship.

I am actively participating in discussions among Democratic leaders, across party lines, and in our faith communities on how we can better understand and interpret our religious traditions and their implications for politics and policy. As a young man, I witnessed the impact of religiously-inspired ideals and commitments on politics through the civil rights movement. As Jim Wallis recently wrote, “Where would Americans be if Martin Luther King Jr. had kept his faith to himself?” However, we have also witnessed the power of religion to exclude and divide; we must reaffirm the Constitution’s First Amendment, which forbids the “establishment” of religion, as a protection of the liberty – including religious liberty – of all.

We will not always agree on such matters, but I believe a far-reaching discussion of the relation of faith and politics can help our society better live up to its professed ideals and to resist political hypocrisy and arrogance.