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  • Politics - According to the Bible

  • A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture
  • By: Wayne Grudem
  • Narrated by: Wayne Grudem
  • Length: 31 hrs and 20 mins
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A variety of perspectives exist within the Christian community when it comes to political issues and political involvement. This comprehensive and listenable book presents a political philosophy from the perspective that the Gospel pertains to all of life - so Christians should be involved in political issues. In brief, this is an analysis of conservative and liberal plans to do good for the nation, evaluated in light of the Bible and common sense.

In this ground-breaking book, recognized evangelical Bible professor Wayne Grudem rejects five mistaken views about Christian influence on politics: (1) "compel religion", (2) "exclude religion", (3) "all government is demonic", (4) "do evangelism, not politics", and (5) "do politics, not evangelism". He proposes a better alternative: (6) "significant Christian influence on government". Then he explains the Bible's teachings about the purpose of civil government and the characteristics of good or bad government. Does the Bible support some form of democracy? Should judges and the courts hold the ultimate power? With respect to specific political issues, Grudem argues that most people's views depend on deep-seated assumptions about several basic moral and even theological questions, such as whether God exists, whether absolute moral standards can be known, whether there is good and evil in each person's heart, whether people should be accountable for their good and bad choices, whether property should belong to individuals or to society, and whether the purpose of the earth's resources is to bring benefit to mankind.

After addressing these foundational questions, Grudem provides a thoughtful, carefully reasoned analysis of over 50 specific issues dealing with the protection of life, marriage, the family and children, economic issues and taxation, the environment, national defense, relationships to other nations, freedom of speech and religion, quotas, and special interests.

©2010 Wayne Grudem (P)2010 Zondervan

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A window into a Christian's view of US politics

Has some insights into how a particular evangelical views US politics in about 2010. Feels a little dated now. While having strong opinions isn't necessarily bad, it feels like some of the matters will be polarizing. Grudem argues that the Bible generally is closer to the right wing (though at times he disagrees with the right as well). Audible needs to add chapter titles. This feels a little long for an audio book and feels better suited as a reference work.

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