Curated topics for a disillusioned church
Articles that address politics. Make sure to check out our politics resource page for all of the curated media on politics.
Empathy is the key to healing America. It needs to be learned as it provides the path to loving our neighbor and the solution to real-world problems.
Five practical tips - from not trusting the exit polls to being patient to which demographics to focus on - to separate the facts from the hype during election day.
A well thought out article on how the church is split between visions of the kingdom of Heaven. Whichever vision you agree with it is your duty to "reach out to those who disagree with you and demonstrate the love of Christ."
Progress, responsibility, equality, and security are four perspectives that shape every political party. A party's platform becomes toxic when it overemphasizes one perspective over the others. As Christians we must think long term, expect to suffer and take action to avoid this trap.
Realizing that you are not an expert on all issues, that neither the Democrat or the Republican party is Christian and that candidates are human and will fail and disappoint are three reasons to recognize how a person votes does not determine whether a person is a Christian or not.
Studies, and probably in your own experience, have shown that there is a political divide between younger and older generations of Christians. Being disappointed without being disrespectful, recognizing that history repeats itself and taking the time to pause and critique our own motivations are three ways we can bridge the gap between the younger and older generations.
Author Michael Wear argues that most Christians have an obligation to participate in politics, but then tries to debunk his own argument.
Because the Christian worldview addresses all areas of life and the fact that politics are unavoidable are just two of the four reasons why Christians need to engage in politics Christian ethics and biblical worldview director David Closson says.
William Bowes, a mental health counselor in Boston, MA says that pride, the moralization of politics, and the politicization of morals are three major reasons why people are so divided when discussing politics. How do we solve those issues as Christians? By learning about different perspectives on issues, knowing that we are Christ's ambassadors in all situations and because we are commanded to live peaceably with all in Romans 12.
A call to pastors but applicable to everyone to breach the subject of politics - not in a partisan way - but in distinct ways by focusing on principles before policies, using curriculum developed by the Center for Public Justice and prioritizing love - and yes that includes the people you disagree with.
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