God & Government: An Insider's View on the Boundaries Between Faith & PoliticsHow should Christians live their faith in the public arena? Twenty years ago, the first edition of Chuck Colson's Kingdoms in Conflict became a bestseller, a must-read for people interested in politics and the relationship between church and state. Now, with a passion for truth and moved by the urgency of the times we live in, Colson has written God and Government, re-voicing his powerful and enduring message for our post-9/11 world. In an era when Christianity is being attacked from every side--books being written charging Christians with being theocrats and trying to impose their views on an unwilling culture--what is the message of the Christian church? What does the Bible say, and what do we learn from history about the proper relationship between faith and culture? Appealing to scripture, reason, and history, this book tackles society's most pressing and divisive issues. New stories and examples reflect the realities of today, from the clash with radical Islam to the deep division between "reds" and "blues." In an era of angry finger-pointing, Colson furnishes a unique insider's perspective that can't be pigeonholed as either "religious right" or "religious left." Whatever your political or religious stance, this book will give you a different understanding of Christianity. If you're a Christian, it will help you to both examine and defend your faith. If you've been critical of the new religious right, you'll be shocked at what you learn. Probing both secular and religious values, God and Government critiques each fairly, sides with neither, and offers a hopeful, fair-minded perspective that is sorely needed in today's hyper-charged atmosphere. |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 53
... matter what,” Parrish interjected. “Very good, Larry. Furthermore, the Jews cannot fulfill the Old Testament sacrificial laws unless a Temple is rebuilt on that site. Promises of Messiah's return to a new Temple are found in Scripture ...
... matter? And Arens knows just how much leeway we have.” “Come off it, Larry,” said Hartwell. “We can make Arens come around if we're willing to get rough.” Parrish suddenly became aware that President Hopkins had not spoken Prologue 17.
... matters—the latest nomination to the Supreme Court; the plan to abolish the Department of Education; and the drive in ... matter. He was beginning to worry about the president. Parrish had followed Hopkins onto the 2012 campaign trail ...
... matter of faith, and the Israelis would play that for all they could. “What do you propose then, General?” Hartwell asked, lighting another cigarette and leaning on the back of his overstuffed, shiny-blue leather desk chair. “The ...
... matters. Yes, we're talking about war and peace. Do you think God doesn't care about war and peace? Furthermore, the ... matter that much. These are God's views, clearly spelled out in the Bible. If I am going to live up to my oath of ...
Contents
Presence of the Kingdom 16 Benefits of the Kingdom | 267 |
Christian Patriotism | 276 |
Little Platoons | 286 |
The Problem of Power | 300 |
Christians in Politics | 313 |
Signs of the Kingdom | 333 |
Perils of Politics | 343 |
People Power | 356 |
For the Good of the Nation | 106 |
The Cross and the Crown | 122 |
Part Three Absence of the Kingdom | 139 |
Roots of War Part I 141 | 172 |
Year Zero | 194 |
Marxism and the Kingdom of God | 204 |
Conflict and Compromise in the West | 232 |
The Naked Public Square | 257 |
Part Four | 265 |
The Political Illusion | 380 |
The Indestructible Kingdom | 391 |
Epilogue | 418 |
With Gratitude | 422 |
Notes | 425 |
For Further Reading | 435 |
Index | 437 |