Politics and Public Policy: A Christian Response

Author:
Timothy J Demy & Gary P Stewart

Publisher:
Kregel Publications

Year:
2000

Description:
Written from within the US and Canadian evangelical and national experience, this book presents views of Christian engagement with society applicable to all citizens. James W. Skillen, Carl F.H. Henry, Francis J. Beckwith, Paul Marshall, and others examine the shape of local, national, and international citizenship and how it can be lived in submission to the supreme Christ. They offer insights into the inner workings of politics, government, and international relations, including a biblical perspective on:

• the purpose of public policy and government
• moral failures in the highest levels of public life
• the use and misuse of language in public debate
• public morality, social justice, and world religious freedom

Each of these commentaries looks at an aspect of Christian engagement with government and society from the perspectives of Scripture and theology, history, contemporary realities, and international relationships. 
The overall message is that Christians must patiently pursue incremental change. They must learn to work alongside others who share their social and moral convictions, but who come from other faiths and philosophical contexts. Christians must also learn to work alongside other Christians if they are to be people who make a difference for Christ.  350 pages, hardcover.