Chapter 9

How should Christians think about politics?

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Study Questions

• Have you seen “identity politics” play a role within your own Christian community? 

• Do you believe tolerance is the best way to love others regarding political opinions? Why or why not? 

• Do you think the church should be involved in politics? Why or why not? 

• Does this chapter challenge the way you think about political engagement? 

• How can you properly steward the gift of religious freedom? 

Related Scripture

• Matthew 22:15–22 

• Romans 13 

• Romans 16:17–20 

• Galatians 6:6–10 

Resources

• Article: Does God Care about Politics? Should We?

• Podcast: Political Engagement— Not Easy, Not Optional 

• Article: Limited Government— Not Just for Grumpy Conservatives

• Video: Christians’ Role in Changing Culture 

• Video: Christians as Citizens 

• Article: Christianity and Politics— Separating Church and State

• https://www.heritage.org/

Related Reading

• Free to Believe, Luke Goodrich 

• Politics for Christians, Francis J. Beckwith 

• Letters to a Young Progressive, Mike Adams 

• Stand Strong America, Jason Jimenez and Alex McFarland 

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