For decades, engaged Christians have espoused a prophetic politics that combines personal conversion and efforts to transform society. We have seen faith-based groups move from outreach-style charity or "service" to much more politically engaged forms of advocacy and organizing around social justice issues. The time has come for a new...

During the Republican convention Rudolph Giuliani and Sarah Palin heaped scorn on "community organizers" with snappy sound bites. Giuliani laughed off the idea that Barack Obama's community organizing background could count for anything. Palin followed, calling herself "just your average hockey mom" who became mayor and then governor, also mocking...