What to call a Christian Coalition for the Left?

[Dob Bole]

I need help with names, because I'm working on something. If there were say, an online progressive activist presence of Christians, what's a good name for it? And who would be interested in joining it?

[wyldwolf]

1. WJWD Foundation

"What Jesus Would Do" Foundation??

[greatauntoftriplets]

2. The "If It Feels Good, Do It Coalition"?

That's my lefty philosphy anyway -- within the legal system, of course. I am referring to the "10 Suggestions".

[Dob Bole]

3. Haha...

Don't think that one would be too warmly received. Thanks anyway, tho.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

4. I'd be VERY interested

as an open-minded, non-judgemental, staying out of other people's lives progressive liberal Christian!

The REAL Christians?

Hee hee.

Would the REST of You "Christians" ACTUALLY Read Your New Testament Organization of Progressive REAL Christians?

Too long?

[AntiCoup2K4]

5. "PeopleWho Have Actually READ The Teachings Of Jesus Christ"

Count me in.

[Mr_Spock]

8. OMG - EXACTLY!! People who actually care what Jesus said and try

to live my his ideals! EXACTLY!

[Feanorcurufinwe]

6. It's someone's username here at DU

The Religious Left.

[drdigi420]

7. sounds like jews for hitler

or gays for bush

self-cancelling

[Dob Bole]

10. *blink*

I realize from your past posts that you hate Christianity, but isn't it a little irrational to say that Christians could not possibly support candidates and philosophies that make sense?

Then again, if someone believes in a Deity, their entire brains and capacity for logical function must be corrupted, right?

[drdigi420]

24. i dont hate christianity, i hate it being shoved in my face

if there was a a god, thered be no need for religion

[Dob Bole]

25. Noone here has shoved anything

Unless of course you equate "shoving in your face" with "existing in visual range of your face." There is a difference, I assure you.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

11. Heh?????

How is it self-cancelling? Jews for Hitler????

Jesus was the ultimate radical liberal. I mean, give ALL your worldly possessions away???? If that ain't some liberal-ass shit, I'm a donkey.

[checks-n-balances]

12. I don't think so at all. Maybe you didn't realize that

the ones who make the most noise about being "Christians" are usually the ones who usually go out of their way NOT to follow the teachings or imitate the actions of Jesus? Like those in the Christian Coalition? I really think if he were living in these times, he would be exposing their hypocrisies just as he did with some religious groups back then.

Like Randi Rhodes said a few weeks ago, if he were here today, what would Jesus do? He would throw up!

I count myself as one who tries to be worthy of the name "Christian," but I consider it an insult to be lumped in with those of Robertson's/Falwell's ilk. They have given Christianity a horrible reputation.

But some of us actually do have brains and are not afraid to think critically. And we have a lot more in common with you than you think. So please don't paint us all with the same broad brush (something they do very well).

[JohnLocke]

19. I'm not going to even try to be polite.

That statement is idiotic. You're a moron.

[More Than A Feeling]

9. I would be interested as well.

Let me know the details and I will sign up.

[drumwolf]

13. how about "The Right Christians"?

Taken from a remark by Al Sharpton.

Paraphrased: "It is time for the Christian Right to meet the Right Christians."

[Mr_Spock]

21. Not bad, I like it even though the word "Right" is in there (has a lot of

bad connotations)

[ant]

14. Act Justly

He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8

Micah sounds like it's the Old Testament - I've been out of Catholic school too long to remember this stuff - so maybe you want something from the New Testament.

Try playing a little Bible roulette and see what you find. Just open it up to any page, put your finger down and see what name God gives you. ;)

You can also search here:
http://bible.gospelcom.net/

[Kanary]

15. Something that denotes "THe Source", because they were, and are......

That other mess is an abberation errrr, strike that...... abomination.....

:)

Kanary

[dae]

16. There's an excellent group, Sojourners, already on the web. They may fit

your criteria at www.sojo.net if not, keep me posted I would be interested in anything you may come up with.

[readmylips]

17. Liberals Like Jesus....

Democrat Christians follow the rule of Jesus' Law.

[realisticphish]

18. I would

most definately; can't think of any good names "What would jesus bomb" comes to mind, but that obviously wouldn't work


:hippie: The Incorrigible Democrat

[WolverineDG]

20. How about

The Beatitudes? :)

or the Salt of the Earth? :)

(from my fave sermon)

dg

[UnityDem]

22. New web site coming on 8/1

www.thechristianleft.com

It is currently under construction.

[GreenPartyVoter]

30. Thanks! I'll get that listed on Would Jesus love a liberal? You bet!

http://geocities.com/greenpartyvoter/liberalchristians.htm

[Dob Bole]

23. ooh...Christians for Change

Probably already taken, but I'll look it up.

[checks-n-balances]

26. There is already such a website as you described, that just started

yesterday, I think.

Would that be yours? If so, it's already up. If not, you might want to take a look.

[troublemaker]

27. How about "Christians"?

[checks-n-balances]

28. Found an interesting radio segment when I googled "Christian left"

Description:

March 18, 2004
The Christian Left

For the last two decades, the Christian right has defined religious politics in America, but liberal Christians were once an influential voice.

Guests:
Douglas Rossinow — Historian at Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and author of the book, The Politics of Authenticity: Liberalism, Christianity, and the New Left in America

Kenneth Wald — Political scientist at the University of Florida, director of the Center for Jewish Studies, and author of the book, Religion and Politics in the United States

Listen to the entire program at:
http://www.chicagopublicradio.org/audio_library/ram_2004/odyssey/od_040318.ram

[PaDem]

29. There are many groups out there......

They just don't yell as loud as the Christian Right. I'm a relatively conservative Christian (Biblically). I'm also very liberal politically, and I think my political views are in line with the teachings of Jesus. I'd be very curious to hear what you are putting together. I've often felt like getting involved in something "louder" to counter the Religious Right. Something that can effectively speak to "Evangelicals". If 40% of these folks voted democrat, we'd never see another Repub prez.