I have read several discussions and op-eds recently about the Democratic Party working to take back the purview of religion from the exclusive right-wing Republican agenda. Christian faith has been the driving force behind many of America's social movements, and many have been led in the 20th Century by the Dems. As political liberals, many times we are painted as weak, indecisive, or "flip-floppers" because we are willing to consider every viewpoint, to listen to every voice, and to make decisions based on the moment. The right-wing likes to have one viewpoint and one answer for every situation, and if you aren't a part of that, then you are wrong, unpatriotic, and often unreligious!
Certainly, many more liberals than conservatives are atheists or agnostics; however, there has always been a strong sense of religious purpose to liberal politics. It is time that we begin talking about faith and moral responsibility rather than just ceding that ground to the far right. Read this Sojourner's commentary by Jim Wallis and look at the links to his recent presentations to the Democratic Party Platform Committee and the Center for American Progress to get a more eloquent discussion of these ideas.
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