In his latest op-ed, NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller pens a word of encouragement and a call to action to evangelical voters. Read the full op-ed in the Daily Caller.
Miller cites a recent survey from Dr. George Barna indicating that “theologically-defined evangelicals are no more likely than anyone else to be attentive to news about politics and government,” with more than half paying little attention to news of current affairs and therefore lacking information on the issues most relevant to people of faith.
The survey also found that while evangelicals are more likely than their secular counterparts to vote in elections, an estimated one-third of evangelicals sit on the sidelines, meaning that the voices of Christian voters are missing from major elections by the millions.
Miller notes that in spite of historically forming an election-shaping voting bloc, “today’s evangelical Christians find little tolerance, much less consensus, among their fellow citizens surrounding… [s]hared ideals of faith, family and freedom.”
The church has not been immune to the influence of the culture, contributing to discouragement among believers.
“Countless churchgoers have spent the last several years in the pews hearing concessions to the demands of an anti-Christian culture—or hearing nothing at all,” Miller writes. “On the most challenging issues of the day, some pulpits have fallen silent fearing retribution or alienation.”
Moreover, hostile and sensationalized mainstream media has caused many Christians to tune out to avoid news, advertising, and entertainment that challenge their values and undermine their convictions.
Christian media presents a refreshing alternative as “faithful Christian broadcasters are offering independent analysis and insight on every digital media platform as well as traditional radio and television.”
A new political group, “Evangelicals for Harris,” is emblematic of the fracturing among self-identified faith-based voters whose main priorities and principles have shifted since the days of the Moral Majority. In 2024, Christian voters are examining two radically different visions for America that could not be more different in their treatment of biblical principles and the role of faith in public life.
Looking forward, Miller encourages Christians “to pivot from personality and take a closer look at policy,” urging voters to make independent inquiry into the candidates’ records on immigration, pro-family policies, religious freedom, national security, federal spending, parental rights, conscience protections, America’s support for Israel, and more.
Plus, Miller writes, “Christians must also examine the recent history of weaponization of government against private citizens, political enemies and people of faith.”
Uncertain about the issues or unsure what to do in November? “Amid the cacophony of voices hostile to your most cherished values, there is an oasis of faith and reason in Christian broadcasting,” Miller says.
“As Americans, we are the blessed stewards of a temporal home built on a foundation of faith to the best of its founders’ abilities,” Miller concludes. “To be alert and engaged is just the beginning; we must do everything in our power to save America for the glory of God.”
Read the full op-ed in the Daily Caller here.