There is a discussion within Christianity about whether American Christians should appeal to their constitutional rights. On one side, you find conservative Christians who believe it is suitable for an American Christian to do so. On the other side, you have some who say that Christians are a part of the kingdom of God and,… Continue reading Should Christians Appeal to their Constitutional Rights?
We previously asked where the government receives its rights. The answer was God Himself, which you can read about here. The next question is, what does the government have the right to do, or what is the purpose of government? Scripture identifies five critical functions of government: to praise what is good, punish what is… Continue reading What is the Purpose of Government?
On July 4th, 1776, fifty-six delegates of the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. This document says that men are given their rights by “their Creator.” It was a Christian-focused document that pointed to the Judeo-Christian God as the giver of rights to men. We should ask: If men get their rights… Continue reading Where Does the Government Get Its Rights?
As Christians who are American citizens in a constitutional democratic republic, we always have a challenging task. How do we make godly decisions about those who would rule our country, state, and cities? This task becomes even harder in certain times when we consider that we have many fewer candidates running for office who claim… Continue reading The Scale of Values and Politics
By Guest Blogger Ty Woznek This article is by guest blogger Ty Woznek. He is the senior pastor of Heartland Church in Norfolk, Nebraska. Ty and I have been friends for a few years. We often discuss theology, Christian philosophy, and church practice, sometimes on a weekly basis. Recently he published this article that I… Continue reading Should Pastors Engage in Politics? Part II
Guest Blogger Ty Woznek This article is by guest blogger Ty Woznek. He is the senior pastor of Heartland Church in Norfolk, Nebraska. Ty and I have been friends for a few years. We often discuss theology, Christian philosophy, and church practice, sometimes on a weekly basis. Recently he published this article that I thought… Continue reading Should Pastors Engage in Politics? Part I
Complaints to me regarding church fall into two categories, which contradict each other and are usually proposed by the same people. First, people say they don’t go to church or believe in God because it is not relevant to their lives. Second, they don’t want to hear “politics” talked about in church. My contention would… Continue reading Irrelevant Church or Political Church
For the Christian, the government is an interesting animal. God Himself has ordained the government as a blessing for our benefit. At the same time there are many passages in Scripture warning us of government overreach into our lives, and to be alert of corruption. I would like to share three books with you from… Continue reading 3 Christian Books on Government Overreach
I have written a four-part series on how Christians should talk about politics. This is really a list of commitments I am trying to make as a Christian during an election season, and I ask that you would make it with me. With so many things covered, I thought it would be good to synthesize… Continue reading 13 Commitments for Christians Talking Politics: An Overview
This series of articles is intended to help the Christian wade through some of the biblical ethics for talking about politics God’s way. Many people, Christians included, merely think about politics, and not how we should speak or not speak concerning them. I hope that many Christians will take part in making the commitment to… Continue reading Commitments for Christians Talking Politics Part IV
