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Category Archives: Church & Politics
The Church and Politics: Responding to Gay Marriage Proposals
I’ve been working on a new series on faith and works (no surprise to those who got the “Oops” post, I know). And so I’ve not really had much time to ponder the profundities of President Obama’s decision to support … Continue reading
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The Political Church: What Happened to Just War?
I was teaching Sunday school class not long ago. It’s a class of more or less young adults – most with children of school age. And I asked them if they’ve ever heard of “just war” doctrine. It was a … Continue reading
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The Political Church: Framing the Discussion
Pictures have frames to separate them from their surroundings, to help the eye distinguish the picture from the noise of the background. The frame helps us see the picture for what it really is. When we discuss politics from the … Continue reading
The Political Church: An Approach to the Problem, Part 3
Another example: gambling The church has traditionally opposed gambling, although the scriptures say nothing against gambling at all. The traditional arguments are – * Gambling can be addictive (true, but not for most) * Gambling is an effort to make … Continue reading
The Political Church: An Approach to the Problem, Part 2
5. Therefore, the church must oppose governmental injustice A few years ago, one of ministers left our employ and we wanted to provide COBRA healthcare continuation coverage. But Blue Cross wouldn’t provide continuation coverage because “church plans” are excluded from … Continue reading
The Political Church: An Approach to the Problem, Part 1
I’ve found it hard to synthesize a concrete outcome from the studies I’ve done in the scriptures. I mean, it’s clear that a lot of attitudes and practices are wrong, but it’s hard to determine where we go from here. … Continue reading
The Political Church: Meeting God in the Torah, Part 2
Bankruptcy (Deu 15:1-2 ESV) “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. 2 And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release what he has lent to his neighbor. He shall not exact it of … Continue reading
