TY - MANSCPT AU - Grudem,Wayne A. TI - Politics according to the Bible: a comprehensive resource for understanding modern political issues in light of Scripture SN - 9780310330295 (hbk) AV - JA71 .G739 2010 U1 - 320.01 22 PY - 2010/// CY - Grand Rapids, Mich. PB - Zondervan KW - Political science KW - Philosophy KW - Politics in the Bible KW - Bible and politics KW - Christianity and politics KW - Church and social problems N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Basic principles. Five wrong views about Christians and government -- A better solution: significant Christian influence on government -- Biblical principles concerning government -- A biblical worldview -- The courts and the question of ultimate power in a nation -- Specific issues. The protection of life -- Marriage -- The family -- Economics -- The environment -- National defense -- Foreign policy -- Freedom of speech -- Freedom of religion -- Special groups -- Concluding observations. The problem of media bias: when the watchdogs fall asleep -- Application to Democratic and Republication policies today -- Faith and works, and trusting God while working in politics and government N2 - A comprehensive political philosophy, arguing for Christian involvement based on biblical teachings and a Christian worldview. --from publisher description UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1413/2010022520-d.html ER -