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After the Election Part 3: Being the Church in a Partisan America

January 5, 2017 by Joshua Wu 2 Comments

Before the election, we were already living in a partisan and divided country. Republicans and Democrats not only disagreed about policies, but many also doubted the good intentions of partisan opponents.

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Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: bible study, elections, Political Science, politics, Romans 12

Book Review: Roger Williams and The Creation of the American Soul

December 2, 2016 by Bob Trube 2 Comments

Summary: A study of the life of Roger Williams focusing on the intellectual influences upon Williams, his journey to Massachusetts, banishment and founding of Rhode Island, and his signal ideas of freedom of conscience and government by consent of the governed.

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Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion Tagged With: church and state, elections, freedom of conscience, John M. Barry, Political Science, politics, Rhode Island, Roger Williams

After the Election Part 2: Diversity and Unity this Thanksgiving Holiday

November 21, 2016 by Joshua Wu No Comments

This election season has challenged and strained relationships. Nearly four-in-ten Americans report the election has led to tensions with friends and families. This Thanksgiving week, how can we reconcile and restore our relationships when we reunite with family and friends?

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Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: bible study, church, church and state, Civility, diversity, elections, humility, Political Science, politics, Romans 12, Thanksgiving

The Week After: Post-Election Series Introduction

November 15, 2016 by Joshua Wu No Comments

The election is over. Now what? In this series, I will use Romans 12 to frame reflections of this presidential campaign and hopefully encourage us to live faithfully as we return to the “ordinary time” of the American political calendar.

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Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: bible study, elections, Political Science, politics, Romans 12

Book Review: One Nation Under God

November 4, 2016 by Bob Trube No Comments

Summary: Explores whether and how it is appropriate for Christians in the American context to engage in politics, how one brings one’s faith into this, and applies this to seven contemporary issues.

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Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: Bruce Ashford, Chris Pappalardo, elections, evangelical voter, One Nation Under God, Political Science, politics, sphere sovereignty

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