Sider, Ronald J.

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.

9780801068379 (paperback)

2007034120


Christianity and politics.

BR115.P7 / S5155 2008

261.7 Sid 2008