Jim Wallis , Chuck Colson release a document calling for civil political discourse . Quoting the New Testament , the new covenant urges Christians to `` put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander , together with all malice , and be kind to one another , tenderhearted , forgiving one another , as God in Christ has forgiven you . '' `` Civility Covenant '' is result of conversations with politicians , Christian leaders say . The document calls on the government to stop using religion as an excuse and instead use it as a means to solve problems.
Jim Wallis , Chuck Colson release a document calling for civil political discourse . `` Civility Covenant '' is result of conversations with politicians , Christian leaders say . The document calls on the government to stop using religion as an excuse and instead use it as a means to solve problems.