The Pulpit and the Podium: Part 4

Part 4 of our “Pulpit and the Podium” series looks at what the goal Christian public policy efforts should be. Begin with Part 1, at Part 2 or Part 3 or continue reading…

What is the goal?

The goal of Christian advocacy in public policy is to protect and promote a society which accommodates the Christian life and practice using the tools, language, and methods of a liberal democracy so that Christianity can have a free, effective, and respected voice in that liberal democracy.

To protect means to defend the government that provides the most fertile ground for the Church and to fight for the values such as religious freedom and individual liberty that allow the ministry of the church to continue without persecution. The protection then is not only of the social values that benefit the Church but also of the government and nation itself when it comes under attack; whether the attack comes from outside forces or inside factions. When a society accommodating to Christian life and practice is threatened or striving to exist then Christians can be supportive of the effort to defend it.

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The Pulpit and the Podium: Part 3

Part 3 of our “Pulpit and the Podium” series looks at what the distinctions set forth in Part 2 mean for Christian public policy efforts. Begin with Part 1 here or continue reading…

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The Pulpit and the Podium: Part 2

Part 2 of our “Pulpit and the Podium” series looks at the difference between Christian Standards and Biblically based ethics. Begin with Part 1 here or continue reading…

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The Pulpit and the Podium: 4 part series

With the election season now in full swing the discussion about Christian political responsibility must fully engaged. In order to remain diligent, tactful, and properly motivated in engaging public policy Christians must constantly ask themselves what exactly they are advocating — or better — what they should be advocating. Continue reading for part one of a five part series…
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