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Oct 16, 2020 · Thus, the important role of government is one reason why Christians should care about the political process. Government was God’s idea, and Christians should engage with it in a way that is consistent with its God-ordained purpose.
May 23, 2024 · As Christians, we must bring these ideologies into the open and look at them critically and reasonably. So, for example, we must confront and challenge any ideology that does not actively consider people living in poverty and how to take care of them, because part of the gospel is bringing ‘good news to the poor’. We want politics to be ...
Oct 31, 2024 · It has been said that “religion and politics don’t mix.” But is that really true? Can we have political views outside the considerations of our Christian faith? The answer is, no, we cannot. Our faith should inform our political views. The Bible gives us two truths regarding our stance toward politics and government.
Oct 29, 2024 · 1. Both political parties go to church. There’s a Christian Left and, perhaps even less well-known, there’s a secular Right. Despite your point of view of who is on the other side, party lines are drawn in chalk, and they’re not hard to cross. The Church must be engaged in politics, but it must not be defined by the arbitrary lines in ...
Mar 21, 2022 · Christians should not ignore politics—God has established the government for their good and for the good of their community—but the curious calm that characterizes our political engagement should constantly puzzle and confound our unbelieving neighbors.
- Brad Littlejohn
Oct 20, 2024 · Thoughtful Christians on both sides of our national debates agree on this. Michael Wear, who worked in the faith-based office for former President Barack Obama, is right when he says, “Christians care about politics because we care about our neighbors and our communities. And political decisions impact the well-being of our neighbors.
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Oct 1, 2024 · All Christians—and especially those in power—should have an accountability structure to help avoid corruption, idolatry, and pride. Our founding fathers knew that man was at heart evil, so they created a system of checks and balances in government. We should recognize that we can be led astray for a variety of good-sounding reasons.
