> Many of my friends in Washington are evangelical Christians who found their vocation in public service—fighting sex trafficking, serving the world’s poor, protecting America from foreign threats, doing biomedical research to cure disease. They are trying to live lives consistent with the gospel of mercy and love.

The incineration of American Christianity for power has been noticeable for some time. I see blasphemy from people living very comfortable lives, like the people around David Brooks, and 90% of Christ’s message to them is repent. They are their own obstacles to actual Christianity.

"I became a conservative in the 80s and am shocked -- SHOCKED! -- at the way things turned out."