I have spent the last 30 years forming the religious…
“I have spent the last 30 years forming the religious right. I write a letter every week and send a newspaper every month to 200,000 pastors who are broadly called evangelicals, bringing them up to date on what is happening in Washington, in the state capitals, in the culture, and what we need to do about it. And of course I'm criticized for it, and of course I have calculated the positives and the negatives, but I have long been at peace with what I do.”
About This Quote
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He describes his long‑term effort to inform evangelical leaders about politics and culture, acknowledging criticism but feeling at peace with his work.
In simple terms: He updates evangelicals on political/cultural issues despite criticism.
Key Takeaway
Continue sharing informed perspectives.
Themes
religion
politics
communication
leadership
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
informational
advocational
When to use this quote
- church leadership meetings
- policy briefings
- media campaigns
- community organizing
Key Concepts
media outreach
advocacy
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How does criticism affect your commitment?
- What impact do you hope your letters have?
A Different Perspective
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