Christian Liberals & Progressive People of Faith

we got into a discussion of making decisions and actions based on moral values and principles while at the same time preserving the first amendment on separating church and state. It's a fine line to walk, but essential to maintaining a democracy with freedom of religion for everyone and avoiding the tyranny of state religions. So, on moral principle, you look for sincere candidates of integrity and reject the ones who lie and especially those who use religion for personal gain and power.

Later, during the church service, as the pastor led common prayers, she paused for people to name something privately in their minds that they are grateful for. I immediately thought of the overall outcome of the elections and their significance for the demise of lying, bullying politics.