Comments on: Diversity, diversity, diversity

By: A Deep Sigh | Gentle Reformation

A Deep Sigh | Gentle Reformation — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:10:55 +0000

[...] Diversity, Diversity, Diversity – David Murray at HeadHeartHand explains how the Republican Party must relate more compassionately to minorities. ”There’s plenty advocacy for businesses and for the middle class. But why don’t conservatives equally speak for the poor and for those who are discriminated against? If we don’t speak for people, if they don’t sense that we are their advocates, that we have their interests at heart, we won’t get a hearing from them.” [...]

By: James Anderson

James Anderson — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:50:08 +0000

Yes, you’re right about many Hispanics voters being culturally conservative. I guess that’s largely the Catholic influence. It’s odd, then, that their cultural values aren’t having more of an impact on their voting patterns. My concern is this: if their social conservatism isn’t a determinative factor today, why think it will be significant factor in the future? After all, they’re just as susceptible to leftward cultural drift as the rest of the country.

By: suzanne

suzanne — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:53:06 +0000

Nice article except for one obvious fact. After 4 more yrs of Obama, the “live off the government” crowd will be so huge there will never be a going back. Last night was the death of america. Republicans may as well close shop and go home.

By: David Murray

David Murray — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:32:46 +0000

That’s a very helpful and persuasive perspective, James. There’s definitely truth in what you say. My only quibble would be that many Hispanic voters are culturally conservative (and a sizable minority of African Americans too), and yet the vast majority even of these culturally conservative minorities are voting for socially liberal candidates.

By: James Anderson

James Anderson — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:42:06 +0000

Thanks for this, David. I think you have a point, but I can’t agree that this is the main reason why the Republicans lost. Here’s my take on the matter, FWIW:

http://www.proginosko.com/2012/11/its-the-culture-stupid/

By: New Opportunities Clarified for the Church « Bridging the G&P

New Opportunities Clarified for the Church « Bridging the G&P — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:35:21 +0000

[...] Proper diversity – in terms of ethnicity, gender, and youth. [...]

By: Andrew Price

Andrew Price — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:46:24 +0000

Hello David it is good to catch up with you after many years , and hope your new sphere of ministry is going well. Specific to this campaign the Christian community in America should never allowed the Republican Party establishment to foist onto it a Mormon to be their candidate. They certainly should never have supported him and should instead have abstained , spoiled their ballots or written in a third candidate. I am glad at least 10% of normally Republican voting Christians did just that.I was shocked Dr Beeke endorsed Romney. Having got that of my chest I agree with you the Republican Party should do more to attract support among minorities who are often socially conservative.

By: Jess Jacobson

Jess Jacobson — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:47:55 +0000

Thanks!