by RON BALLARD - Christian Science Sentinel, March 17, 2008
ELECTIONS around the world call for politicians to leave office, parties to rotate in and out of power, and policies to change along with them. In fact, the desire for change is a common refrain heard this election season. And it’s not just with the American public. Citizens around the world in such places as the Czech Republic, South Korea, Taiwan, and Zimbabwe are hoping for shifts in their governments after the votes have been counted.
by ELIZABETH SCHAEFER - Christian Science Sentinel, March 17, 2008
IT WAS A SIGHT to behold—a liberal US senator from up North and a Southern conservative congressman sitting down together around the parlor piano. Neither one could sing particularly well, but they were giving it their best. A scene from days gone by? No, it was one my husband and I witnessed this past summer when friends invited us to join them for dinner.
by THEODORE S. ARRINGTON - Christian Science Sentinel, March 17, 2008
A political scientist for over 40 years, Professor Theodore (“Ted”) Arrington teaches American politics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In addition to his special research tracking voting behavior, Dr.Arrington has been called upon as an expert witness for voting rights cases throughout the United States and in Canada. The Sentinel asked him to share some thoughts about voting and how to bring a spiritual approach to politics.
by Mark Unger
Right before the last presidential debate aired, I examined how I felt about it. What I realized I felt a sense of darkness about it. That was because without really giving it much conscious thought, I was thinking the normal way about it. There was the candidate whose ideas I believe most in, and the other candidate whose ideas I don’t support. I was hoping that one person would do very well in the debate and the other one not so well. (more…)
