The scandal of evangelical politics
Subtitle: why are Christians missing the chance to really change the world?
By: Ronald J. Sider.
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
ISBN-13: 9780801068379
Subjects: Christianity and politics
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-251).
Table of contents: title: The scandal of evangelical political engagement; title: Tragic failure, new opportunity; title: A better approach; title: Developing a faithful methodology; title: The biblical story and politics; title: Building a solid framework : from biblical paradigms and societal analysis to an evangelical political philosophy; title: The state : its nature, purpose, and limits; title: Justice; title: Human rights, democracy, and capitalism; title: The sanctity of human life; title: Marriage and family; title: Religious freedom, church, and state; title: Peacemaking, just war, and nonviolence; title: Creation care; title: Nation-states and international affairs; title: Loving one's neighbor through faithful political engagement; title: Biblical balance, historic opportunity.