Political Rhetoric

Here is a quick observation about campaign rhetoric: religious language has been key for both sides of the presidential campaign. The Obama campaign has been trying to purvey Barack as the last great hope for the nation. If I do remember correctly, I think Christian theology has something to say about hope for the world? On the other side of the aisle, McCain has spent time urging voters to commit themselves to a greater cause outside of themselves. He hops that voters will accept into their hearts the transcendent cause of creating a world marked by democracy and freedom. If my memory serves me correctly Christian theology is deeply concerned with the transcendent, eschatological, and commitment. The problem I see with both campaigns rhetoric is that they seem to be substituting the language of the Church and Christ with that of the Polis and and Candidate.