Evangelical leader Cameron Strang has been noted as representing a new strain of Evangelical Christianity.USA Today: A new generation spreads the word (June 23, 2004) He is the editor of Relevant Magazine, whose audience represents a younger, "hipper," more politically moderate contingent of the faith.USA Today: A new generation spreads the word (June 23, 2004) Associated Press: Young evangelical backs out of convention prayer (August 22, 2008)
On August 21, 2008, Strang canceled plans to deliver a benediction on the first night of the 2008 Democratic Convention.Associated Press: Young evangelical backs out of convention prayer (August 22, 2008)
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Strang issued the following statement regarding his decision to pull out of the Democratic Convention.
- "Through Relevant, I reach a demographic that has strong faith, morals and passion, but disagreements politically. It wouldn't be wise for me to be seen as picking a political side when I've consistently said both sides are right in some areas and wrong in some areas."Christianity Today: Cameron Strang pulls out of DNC benediction (August 20, 2008)
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