In the heart of the Bible Belt, where faith and tradition shape daily life, college students at Abilene’s Christian universities are finding their political voices ahead of the November election. For many, it will be their first time voting, and their experiences reflect a commitment to building connections across the ideological spectrum.
McMurry University students Garrison Shin and Zach Rivera were suitemates who found themselves on opposite ends of the political spectrum. But the two decided to found a campus organization, Political Awareness Committee, focused on bridging the political divide.
, she is encouraging her peers to engage in political discourse, despite hesitation from some students. “I don’t believe Christ has called me to judge others based on their political beliefs,” she said. “I want to understand why they believe what they do and not judge them on a quick reaction.”Campus Democrats“I’m very concerned about the conjoining of religion and politics, but I’m also worried about the separation of the two political parties,” Daugherity said. “It can feel isolating.”Abilene Christian University's Campus Democrats walk students through the voter registration process.
About 10 minutes away, you’ll find McMurry University, a United Methodist institution with around 2,500 students. At McMurry, political lines are harder to find, largely thanks to two sophomores — Zach Rivera and Garrison Shin.
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