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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).

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.   

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

The social issues valued by Red-Letter Christians include:

The social issues valued by Red-Letter Christians include: