The discussion began with a passage from Greg Boyd's book

I would not disagree that conservative Christians have placed too much of their faith in politics in the last two decades.

However, I am noticing the very same thing with Christians who have an intense dislike for the religious right, but seem drawn to the left. For instance, I notice Boyd did not mention issues like global warming, sweat-shops, inner-city welfare policies (see Larry James blog), civil rights, and income redistribution schemes that excite some Christians who lean left

Let me give you an example from a comment

Making abortion illegal makes those who do it wrong and us right, we polarize people and make justice more about punishment than creating a heart of repentance."