The biblical rhetoric of spiritual conflict has been hijacked, unfortunately, by culture warriors.  Calls to engage in spiritual warfare often involve mobilizing voters to support this or that candidate, this or that initiative.  The assumption here is that the work of the people of God is accomplished through grabbing hold of and manipulating the levers of […]

The beginning of another national election season has provoked increasing comment on our polarized country.  The rhetoric between the Left and Right has become alarmingly aggressive over the last several decades, fueled by media outlets eager to retain viewers and attract listeners. It’s common for evangelicals to turn to biblical rhetoric of spiritual warfare to […]