The scandal of evangelical politics : why are Christians missing the chance to really change the world? /
Ronald J. Sider.
- Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c2008.
- 275 p. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-251)
The scandal of evangelical political engagement -- Tragic failure, new opportunity -- A better approach -- Developing a faithful methodology -- The biblical story and politics -- Building a solid framework : from biblical paradigms and societal analysis to an evangelical political philosophy -- The state : its nature, purpose, and limits -- Justice -- Human rights, democracy, and capitalism -- The sanctity of human life -- Marriage and family -- Religious freedom, church, and state -- Peacemaking, just war, and nonviolence -- Creation care -- Nation-states and international affairs -- Loving one's neighbor through faithful political engagement -- Biblical balance, historic opportunity.