CNN: "Evangelical movement touts 'Jesus for president'"
Trent Gilliss, Online Editor
For the last several years, we’ve presented a vast swath of Evangelical Christians who may not be so easily lumped into the voting bloc that’s often been identified with the Religious Right. The way that these voices read the Bible and live out their faith lead them to think or prioritize political and social issues differently than the previous generation. And their votes may run across party lines. One of those voices was Shane Claiborne, who Krista first interviewed last fall and then, more recently, spoke with as part of a panel conversation at the National Pastor’s Convention this spring. We knew that he was popular among younger Evangelicals, but more fully realized his growing superstar status when we witnessed the crowds, the cheers, and the many people asking for his autograph and picture. As the November elections approach, CNN recently picked up on his growing influence for this report, which they featured on their home page.
