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Our Political Idolatry A Discourse On Is X 11 Etc
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Author : George PUTNAM
language : en
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Release Date : 1843
Our Political Idolatry A Discourse On Is X 11 Etc written by George PUTNAM and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1843 with categories.
Our Political Idolatry
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Author : George Putnam
language : en
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Release Date : 1843
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Our Political Idolatry
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Author : George Putnam
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-05-17
Our Political Idolatry written by George Putnam and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-17 with Political Science categories.
Excerpt from Our Political Idolatry: A Discourse Delivered in the First Church in Roxbury, on Fast Day, April 6, 1843Our text leads us to this remark, namely, that our nation is liable to the same errors and sins which have in all ages brought distress or ruin on other nations, and that, greatly favored as we are in some respects, if we do as other nations have done, we shall suffer as they have suffered. Jerusalem and her idols must fare as Samaria and her idols.Our people think otherwise. They seem to imagine that our free institutions, universal suffrage, and the establishment of what are called popular rights, are an absolute pledge and infallible means of national welfare; as if, by avoiding privi leged orders and monarchical power, we had turned out of the only path to ruin, and must needs be safe. This is a great delusion, and it is high time to awake from it. We flatter ourselves that we are free indeed, and absolutely, and always must be, if we keep on as we are going on, - free, in a sense in which people, under different forms of government, never were, nor can be. No such thing; we have a sove reign, and one that threatens to become, if he be not yet, as absolute, as arbitrary, as uncontrolled, and as capricious too, as ever sat upon a throne. That sovereign is the majority, a dominant party. Out of seventeen millions, the nine mil lions constitute the sovereign, and the eight are subjects.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Politically Homeless Christian
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Author : Aaron Schafer
language : en
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Release Date : 2020-09-13
The Politically Homeless Christian written by Aaron Schafer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-13 with categories.
Here Are Your Gods
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Author : CHRISTOPHER J. H. WRIGHT
language : en
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
Release Date : 2020-09-29
Here Are Your Gods written by CHRISTOPHER J. H. WRIGHT and has been published by Inter-Varsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-29 with Religion categories.
How should Christians be faithful disciples in the political turbulence of Trump and Brexit? Christopher J H Wright unpacks the Biblical theme of idolatry and connects it to discipleship in today’s world. As Christians, we desperately need to name and expose the false gods and idols that we are tempted to bow down to – ‘Here are your gods!’ The Bible challenges the idols of political power and nationalism. The Biblical story is filled with hope that the kingdom of God will ultimately triumph over all human empires. How then should we live as followers of Jesus, the Messiah, Saviour, Lord and King? Part One is adapted from chapter 5 of Wright’s The Mission of God, ‘The Living God Confronts Idolatry’. Parts Two and Three bring the Bible to bear on contemporary politics in the UK and USA, and for all Christians seeking to make sense of the changing world we live in.
Our Political Idolatry
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Author : George Putnam
language : en
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Release Date : 1842
Our Political Idolatry written by George Putnam and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1842 with Bible categories.
Political Visions Illusions
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Author : David T. Koyzis
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2019-05-07
Political Visions Illusions written by David T. Koyzis and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-07 with Religion categories.
What you believe about politics matters. The decades since the Cold War, with new alignments of post–9/11 global politics and the chaos of the late 2010s, are swirling with alternative visions of political life, ranging from ethnic nationalism to individualistic liberalism. Political ideologies are not merely a matter of governmental efficacy, but are intrinsically and inescapably religious: each carries certain assumptions about the nature of reality, individuals and society, as well as a particular vision for the common good. These fundamental beliefs transcend the political sphere, and the astute Christian observer can discern the ways—sometimes subtle, sometimes not—in which ideologies are rooted in idolatrous worldviews. In this freshly updated, comprehensive study, political scientist David Koyzis surveys the key political ideologies of our era, including liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, democracy, and socialism. Koyzis gives each philosophy careful analysis and fair critique, unpacking the worldview issues inherent to each and pointing out essential strengths and weaknesses, as well as revealing the "narrative structure" of each—the stories they tell to make sense of public life and the direction of history. Koyzis concludes by proposing alternative models that flow out of Christianity's historic engagement with the public square, retrieving approaches for both individuals and the global, institutional church that hold promise for the complex political realities of the twenty-first century. Writing with broad international perspective and keen analytical insight, Koyzis is a sane and sensible guide for Christians working in the public square, culture watchers, political pundits, and all students of modern political thought.
Human Rights As Politics And Idolatry
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Author : Michael Ignatieff
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2011-12-28
Human Rights As Politics And Idolatry written by Michael Ignatieff and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-28 with Philosophy categories.
Michael Ignatieff draws on his extensive experience as a writer and commentator on world affairs to present a penetrating account of the successes, failures, and prospects of the human rights revolution. Since the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, this revolution has brought the world moral progress and broken the nation-state's monopoly on the conduct of international affairs. But it has also faced challenges. Ignatieff argues that human rights activists have rightly drawn criticism from Asia, the Islamic world, and within the West itself for being overambitious and unwilling to accept limits. It is now time, he writes, for activists to embrace a more modest agenda and to reestablish the balance between the rights of states and the rights of citizens. Ignatieff begins by examining the politics of human rights, assessing when it is appropriate to use the fact of human rights abuse to justify intervention in other countries. He then explores the ideas that underpin human rights, warning that human rights must not become an idolatry. In the spirit of Isaiah Berlin, he argues that human rights can command universal assent only if they are designed to protect and enhance the capacity of individuals to lead the lives they wish. By embracing this approach and recognizing that state sovereignty is the best guarantee against chaos, Ignatieff concludes, Western nations will have a better chance of extending the real progress of the past fifty years. Throughout, Ignatieff balances idealism with a sure sense of practical reality earned from his years of travel in zones of war and political turmoil around the globe. Based on the Tanner Lectures that Ignatieff delivered at Princeton University's Center for Human Values in 2000, the book includes two chapters by Ignatieff, an introduction by Amy Gutmann, comments by four leading scholars--K. Anthony Appiah, David A. Hollinger, Thomas W. Laqueur, and Diane F. Orentlicher--and a response by Ignatieff.
Image Of Gold
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Author : Eric Luppold
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-01-05
Image Of Gold written by Eric Luppold and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-05 with categories.
Do we place our hope and trust in government to solve our problems and meet our needs? According to a recent Wall Street Journal poll, the answer is yes! While we look to the government for answers, our polarized political environment has only caused us to either fervently align with one political party or give up on politics altogether. Our increasing desire for government solutions and increasing frustration with politics is actually the result of idolatry. In the pursuit of economic prosperity, social justice, and personal security, we are turning to Caesar instead of our Creator. Sadly, many of us do not realize that this form of idolatry leads only to political tyranny and the loss of genuine freedom. But what is the answer? How can we escape this downward spiral? It is found only in Jesus Christ, who tears down the idols and sets the captives free.
Constitutional Idolatry And Democracy
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Author : Brian Christopher Jones
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2020-06-26
Constitutional Idolatry And Democracy written by Brian Christopher Jones and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-26 with Law categories.
Constitutional Idolatry and Democracy investigates the increasingly important subject of constitutional idolatry and its effects on democracy. Focussed around whether the UK should draft a single written constitution, it suggests that constitutions have been drastically and persistently over-sold throughout the years, and that their wider importance and effects are not nearly as significant as constitutional advocates maintain. Chapters analyse whether written constitutions can educate the citizenry, invigorate voter turnout, or deliver ‘We the People’ sovereignty.