I speak as a socially concerned evangelical, one who sees that the Gospel is a stick of dynamite in the social structure. We need to proclaim the whole Gospel to the whole man, and this includes relating Christian faith to the whole man, and this includes relating Christian faith to the economic and political areas of life as well as the so-called religious area. At the same time we must beware of combining the Gospel with any social ideology. - Donald G. Bloesch
True, as the Episcopal Church's strong association with one branch of one secular political party often renders it an irrelevant entity in the lives of about 80% of the American public. It also sends the unfortunate message that The Church believes that Jesus is only for those who politically agree with its leadership.