One of the reasons I say that it is good for American Christianity to no longer think of itself as a “moral majority” is that such a mentality obscures the strangeness of the gospel. When a vision of Christian political engagement hinges on building a politically viable network of ideologically united voters, Christ and him crucified will tend to be a stumbling block, not a rallying point.
If you want to read the context of the quote, it is found in an article entitled “Why Politics Can’t Drive the Gospel.” Check it out HERE.