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'''Red-letter Christians''' is a small movement within [[Christianity]], based on the belief that evangelicalism is exploited by right-wing politicians; and that a new [[liberal]] evangelical movement can be created, focusing on the teachings of [[Jesus Christ]], particularly in regard to social issues.<ref>http://www.beliefnet.com/story/185/story_18562_1.html</ref>  

'''Red-letter Christians''' is a small movement within [[Christianity]], based on the belief that evangelicalism is exploited by right-wing politicians; and that a new [[liberal]] evangelical movement can be created, focusing on the teachings of [[Jesus Christ]], particularly in regard to social issues.<ref>http://www.beliefnet.com/story/185/story_18562_1.html</ref>  

The term ''Red-Letter'' refers to the Red-Letter edition of the [[New Testament]], with verses printed in red letters to emphasize the actual words spoken by Jesus. This movement was initiated by authors [[Tony Campolo]], [[Jim Wallis]], and others who felt the Religious Right places too much emphasis on abortion and homosexuality, and not enough on promoting biblical values such as peace, supporting families, and the elimination of poverty.   

The term ''Red-Letter'' refers to editions of the [[New Testament]] which have verses spoken by Jesus Himself printed in red letters.  The movement considers the actual words of Jesus to be superior to all other verses in the Bible, especially with regards to liberal causes (such as homosexuality; since Jesus Himself never directly spoke on the topic, they consider His silence to take precedence over Paul's writings in Romans).

 

This movement was initiated by authors [[Tony Campolo]], [[Jim Wallis]], and others who felt the Religious Right places too much emphasis on abortion and homosexuality, and not enough on promoting biblical values such as peace, supporting families, and the elimination of poverty.   

The social issues valued by Red-Letter Christians include:

The social issues valued by Red-Letter Christians include: