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Jan 27, 2021 · Conventional wisdom tells us we should never mix religion and politics. Unfortunately, that timeless advice has done little to prevent our churches from becoming fractured by partisan...
You’ve probably heard a hundred times: “Religion and politics don’t mix.” Or maybe the phrase “Separation of church and state.” But have you ever thought deeply about these statements? Have you considered the history behind them, and why some people parrot these shibboleths unthinkingly? Let’s take a deeper look.
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Jan 16, 2018 · But there is also a disclaimer hidden in that phrase: that sometimes when people say “Don’t mix religion and politics,” they actually mean “Don’t bring your faith into the public...
- Two Reasons
- Two Objections
- Conclusion
First, we human beings are deeply and inescapably religious, and “religion” cannot be defined restrictively as “the worship of a supernatural deity.” When the Bible teaches that all people are deeply and inescapably religious, it is not saying that all people worship a supernatural deity (Rom 1:25). No, the Bible recognizes that some people reject ...
Any number of objections might be raised against this view. For now, I will limit myself to acknowledging three objections evangelical Christians have raised. One objection is that “politics doesn’t save; therefore, we should not waste our time.” The point of the objection usually is that Christians sometimes put more energy and affection into thei...
In conclusion, all people are religious. We cannot separate our religion from our politics because we cannot separate our heart loyalties from our public life. In one way or another, our heart loyalties will radiate outward into our public words and actions. Exactly how our religious commitments radiate outward and translate into public life is sig...
Mar 29, 2024 · In developing countries, the very mixed record of secular models — communism, socialism, nationalism or western-style democracy — in delivering equitable material growth set the stage for a...
Feb 1, 2018 · True. About this rating. While evangelical leader Franklin Graham has been a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, his father Rev. Billy Graham publicly warned against the prospect of...
May 14, 2022 · Roe v. Wade and the future of reproductive rights in America. The movement against abortion rights is nearing its apex. But it began way before Roe. Religion was a driving and determinative force...
