". . . you may believe fallen men to be so wicked that not one of them can be trusted with any responsible power over his fellows. That I believe to be the true ground of democracy." C. S. Lewis (To see the complete quote, click on the link below.)
Tag: political culture
Pastor Note #147: The Danger and Dysfunction of the Pentagon’s Religions List
"What is certain is that all Christians should be very wary of any government that attempts to decide what constitutes true Christianity. As soon as it does, all Christians are in trouble." (For complete post, click the link below.)
Quote of Note #254: Not by Violence but by Self-Giving Love
"At the heart of John’s kingdom theology is God’s love revealed in the death of his Son, the Lamb, the Messiah. This is conquest, but by love. This is power, but in weakness. This is kingship, but in self-giving suffering for others." Wright & Bird (For the full quote, click the link below.)
Quote of Note #249: Cultural Influence
"In our attitude toward what is going on in the world around us, we evangelicals often present ourselves with a false choice. Either we try to separate ourselves as much as possible from the larger culture, or we think we have to attempt to dominate it." Richard Mouw (For complete quote, click the link below.)
Quote of Note #245: Completely Pro-Life
"I am extremely interested in the rights of the unborn, but my passion for life does not stop when a baby emerges from his or her mother's womb." J. Perkins (For full quote, click on the link below.)
Quote of Note #239: “Not so with you!”: Servanthood as Discipleship
"Power is seductive, and it warps those who seek it. The only way to overcome power's allure is to be a servant." J. Hooten Wilson (For full quote, click link below.)
Pastor Note #145: What Makes for the Blessed Life?
"Blessed are those who force their way to the front of the line; they will get to run things their own way." (For full post, click link below.)
Quote of Note #232: A Kingdom without a Cross
"Christian nationalism is impoverished as it seeks a kingdom without a cross. It pursues a victory without mercy. It acclaims God's love of power rather than the power of God's love." Wright & Bird (click link below for full quote)
Quote of Note #230: Church & State in Tension
"We know also from our reading of history, that a certain tension between the Church and State is desirable. When Church and State fall out completely, it is ill with the commonwealth; and when Church and State get on too well together, there is something wrong with the Church." T. S. Eliot (click link for full quote)
Quote of Note #229: To Build Something Beautiful Together
"I'm an old man, and this is one of my dreams: that my descendants will one day live in a land where people are quick to confess their wrongdoing and forgive the wrongdoing of others and are eager to build something beautiful together." J. Perkins (click link for full quote)
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