The starting point in teaching government is the basic conviction that God ordains it. He is the source of authority. That concept is the root of good government. The fear of the Lord is not only the basis, but also the motivation for good citizenship. The author is deeply conscious of each student's need to develop a wholesome regard for government and a sense of personal responsibility for its proper functioning.
Christian citizenship leaves no room for apathy.
After students have considered the ideas presented in this book, we hope they will choose to do some of the suggested activities and to express their concern through citizen action groups in their communities. Such action will help them to make a lifelong commitment to Christian citizenship. It is absolutely essential that we teach our children the Christian roots of our country. 245 pages, pb. To assist the teacher or homeschool parent maximize the effectiveness of this textbook we also offer the Teacher's Resource Booklet .