Christian Faith And Politics
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Faith And Politics
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Author : Reinhold Niebuhr
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
Faith And Politics written by Reinhold Niebuhr and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Philosophy categories.
Faith In Politics
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Author : Richard Harries
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Faith In Politics written by Richard Harries and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Religion categories.
In Faith in Politics? the former Bishop of Oxford, Richard Harries, addresses our concerns by re-examining the roots of our political values. He considers the various strands of thought that have had a bearing on political philosophy over time, such as utilitarianism and liberalism, and how each contribute to contemporary views of the good society. He argues strongly that a Christian perspective has a distinct part to play in the shaping of our life together, and that rediscovering this perspective can help towards building a better society.
Christianity And The Political Order
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Author : HImes, Kenneth R.
language : en
Publisher: Orbis Books
Release Date : 2014-04-10
Christianity And The Political Order written by HImes, Kenneth R. and has been published by Orbis Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-10 with Religion categories.
“A must-read and indispensable guide for those concerned with the bread-and-butter issues of church-and-state relations. . . .” – Peter C. Phan
“The breadth of historical development, the depth of theological and ethical analysis, and the clarity of thought and expression by Kenneth Himes make Christianity and the Political Order an excellent textbook.” – Charles Curran
Beyond electoral campaigns and government structures, the relationship between the political realm and Christianity has always involved the important questions of how we ought to live together, and how we should organize and govern our common life. As the author notes, politics—and the political choices we make—must be "guided by considerations of national and global justice and peace and, for Christians, by the teachings of Jesus," as interpreted by tradition.
Himes examines the relationship between Christianity and politics from the teachings of the Old and New Testaments through the patristic and medieval eras, and from the age of reform to the age of revolution, and throughout the twentieth century into the third millennium. He takes on questions of the role of the church in politics, responsible voting, concerns of globalization, and issues of human rights and war and peace.
With discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, Christianity and the Political Order is a timely and compelling review of the relationship between Christian faith and the political realm both past and present in a classroom-friendly text.
Christianity And Contemporary Politics
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Author : Luke Bretherton
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-09-13
Christianity And Contemporary Politics written by Luke Bretherton and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-13 with Religion categories.
Congratulations to Luke Bretherton on winning the 2013 Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing for Christianity and Contemporary Politics! Relations between religious and political spheres continue to stir passionate debates on both sides of the Atlantic. Through a combination of theological reflection and empirical case studies, Bretherton succeeds in offering timely and invaluable insights into these crucial issues facing 21st century societies. Explores the relationship between Christianity and contemporary politics through case studies of faith-based organizations, Christian political activism and welfare provision in the West; these case studies assess initiatives including community organizing, fair trade, and the sanctuary movement Offers an insightful, informative account of how Christians can engage politically in a multi-faith, liberal democracy Integrates debates in political theology with inter-disciplinary analysis of policy and practice regarding religious social, political and economic engagement in the USA, UK, and continental Europe Reveals how Christians can help prevent the subversion of the church – and even of politics itself – by legal, bureaucratic, and market mechanisms, rather than advocating withdrawal or assimilation Engages with the intricacies of contemporary politics whilst integrating systematic and historical theological reflection on political and economic life
Can We Be Good Without God
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Author : Glenn Tinder
language : en
Publisher: Regent College Pub
Release Date : 2007-07-21
Can We Be Good Without God written by Glenn Tinder and has been published by Regent College Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-21 with Religion categories.
In this concise and provocative analysis of modern culture, Glenn Tinder challenged conventional wisdom by contending that Christianity required no political program but rather a prophetic stance judging all programs and institutions against the ideal of love of each individual. In doing so, he helped to make clear what a Christian meaning in politics might be and charted a course between the extremes of passive cynicism and revolutionary idealism. Since it was first published in The Atlantic Monthly in 1989, this classic essay has stimulated many Christians and non-Christians alike to rethink the relationship between Christian faith and politics in contemporary culture. Glenn Tinder is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. His books include The Political Meaning of Christianity and Political Thinking.
Faith And Politics An Investigation Into Christian Mps In Britain
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Author : Joshua Bell
language : en
Publisher: Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag)
Release Date : 2014-09
Faith And Politics An Investigation Into Christian Mps In Britain written by Joshua Bell and has been published by Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09 with Political Science categories.
This research paper aimed to find out the extent to which faith plays a part in the political decision making of Christian MPs. The MPs who were used in this study were from Christians in Parliament All-Party Group. Interviews took place with seven MPs, in order to question them about the role of their Christian faith as they work within the political arena. These interviews took place in London and consisted of nine questions, dealing with three concise topics; the Christians in Parliament group, personal influences of faith and the future of religion and politics. Amongst a great deal of interesting data, there were a number of key themes that can be drawn from this research. Christian MPs have a unique pressure upon them which derives from their faith and having to balance this in their job as a politician. In response to this pressure, this paper has found that MPs are determined in their endeavours to keep the Christian faith embedded in British society. Also, this paper has highlighted the great extent to which faith impacts individual MPs decision making. Overall, this research has furthered understanding of the impact of faith on Christian MPs and the extent to which this affects their decision making processes. It has enabled us to recognise the constant conflict faced by Christian MPs. This research has also raised awareness of the challenges for Christian members, whilst highlighting the debate regarding the extent to which religion continues to play a part in politician’s decision making. As well providing a compelling insight, this work is a platform for further research into this area of study.
Christian Faith And Politics
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Author : Chris Segun Onayinka
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-23
Christian Faith And Politics written by Chris Segun Onayinka and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-23 with categories.
The concept of the christian and the politician is such that it has been met with many debates. It always has opinions from one school of thought or the other. Some literally are asking why and whether a christian should be involved in politics, that is, in the process that leads to the different events of governance in society. Others have said that without political offices at all, the church has a role to influence the society by influencing the government. With this comes the oftentimes misplaced emphasis on the monarchy in scripture, or let's say the political systems found in the scriptures of the prophets.Today in the 21st Century, we are faced with the challenge of being able to interpret those events of scripture vis-a-vis things that are happening right before us today. I for one, having had my own experience in politics, and definitely not aspiring for a political office but involved both in the process of voting and also helping others to be voted for, belonging to political parties, having to subscribe with ideologies which sometimes might not be wholesale in agreement with yours. How should a Christian therefore handle this aspect of human existence?Should a Christian totally avoid politics or should a Christian get involved and to what extent? What should be the role of a believer if at all he finds a leeway or a door to be involved in the politics or political governance of the society. These are the issues that we choose to look at in this material. The scriptures definitely have enough light and understanding on virtually every aspect of human endeavour and sociology, socialisation and politics is one of such. If the scriptures give us instructions on marriage, how to treat kings, how to treat royals and nobles, then definitely the scriptures are not quiet on what politics should be to us and how we should relate and be involved in such issues. This material will seek to look at the kingdom of God, the kingdoms of men and how government is to be seen from the perspective of the gospel.We trust that this book will help believers; particularly those who have political aspirations to know the roles that politics and secular governance are given to in scripture and how a believer should comport himself, if at all he is permitted by scriptures, his conscience or by his belief systems to be involved in the field of politics. We trust that this will be an answer to the questions in the hearts of many as they seek whether to see believers in politics as true christians or whether they themselves should aspire to political offices. We trust that our eyes will open to God's word at the instance of this book and our minds will be enlightened. Once again, sit back with all your study materials as we journey together through the scriptures as we look at the christian faith and politics.
Christian Faith And Modern Democracy
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Author : Robert P. Kraynak
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Christian Faith And Modern Democracy written by Robert P. Kraynak and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Political Science categories.
This work challenges the commonly accepted view that Christianity is inherently compatible with modern democratic society. Contrary to conventional wisdom, it argues that there is no necessary connection between Christianity and any form of government.
The Mighty And The Almighty
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Author : Nick Spencer
language : en
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Release Date : 2017-04-13
The Mighty And The Almighty written by Nick Spencer and has been published by Biteback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-13 with Political Science categories.
For a secular age, we have a lot of religious politicians. Theresa May, Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel, even Donald Trump all profess Christianity, as did Obama, Brown, Sarkozy, Bush and Blair before them. Indeed, it is striking how many Christian Presidents and Prime Ministers have assumed the global stage over recent years. In spite of Alastair Campbell's oft- (and mis-) quoted line, 'We don't do God', it seems like we definitely do. But how sincere is this faith? Is not much of it simply window-dressing for the electorate, paste-on haloes to calm the moral majority? Conversely, how dangerous is it? If we elect our politicians to do our democratic will, do we really want them praying to God for advice? The Mighty and the Almighty looks at some of the biggest political figures of the past forty years - from Thatcher and Reagan, through Mandela and Clinton, to May and Trump - and looks at how they 'did God'. Did their faith actually shape their politics, and if so, how? Or did their politics shape their faith? And does it matter if it did? In an age when religion is more important on the global stage than anyone would have predicted fifty years ago, this book will tell you everything you want to know, and some things you won't, about how the Mighty get on with the Almighty.
Christianity And Politics
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Author : C. C. Pecknold
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2010-08-06
Christianity And Politics written by C. C. Pecknold and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-06 with Religion categories.
It is not simply for rhetorical flourish that politicians so regularly invoke God's blessings on the country. It is because the relatively new form of power we call the nation-state arose out of a Western political imagination steeped in Christianity. In this brief guide to the history of Christianity and politics, Pecknold shows how early Christianity reshaped the Western political imagination with its new theological claims about eschatological time, participation, and communion with God and neighbor. The ancient view of the Church as the "mystical body of Christ" is singled out in particular as the author traces shifts in its use and meaning throughout the early, medieval, and modern periods-shifts in how we understand the nature of the person, community and the moral conscience that would give birth to a new relationship between Christianity and politics. While we have many accounts of this narrative from either political or ecclesiastical history, we have few that avoid the artificial separation of the two. This book fills that gap and presents a readable, concise, and thought-provoking introduction to what is at stake in the contentious relationship between Christianity and politics.