CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Citing "bitter and divisive commentary" in the
just-concluded political campaign, the presiding bishop of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has called for more
respectful political engagement and "a renewal of common decency in
public speech." Christians view political engagement differently, he
said, bringing a "hopeful spirit" to political life and respecting others
as neighbors.
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
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Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
