What Should Characterize Christian Politics in the Next Century?
When Christians make the commitment to change their approach to politics so that it becomes part of their wholehearted service to God, what should they expect? What kind of politics should they be calling for in the 21st century? On what basis will they be joining together, as Christian citizens, to labor in the political arena of God’s world? For our purposes today, allow me to make five brief points. 1. The first is this: Christian politics must always be principled and comprehensive. In politics, whether in the legislative chambers or in the executive branch of government, political issues come and go, and they usually require highly focused attention. One day the issue is defense policy, another day it may be welfare or education, and the next it is monetary policy. Issues will often come to public attention in a crisis situation, as a matter of urgency, such as your current economic and financial circumstances. Even without a crisis, diverse opinions will be voiced and the time fo
