Public faith in action : how to think carefully, engage wisely, and vote with integrity / Miroslav Volf and Ryan McAnnally-Linz.

By:

Volf, Miroslav [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Brazos Press, 2016Description: xiii, 240 pages ; 23 cmISBN:

9781587433849 (cloth)
1587433842 (cloth)

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

BR115.P7 V65 2016

Contents:

Part 1. Commitments : -- Christ the center and norm -- Christ, the spirit, and flourishing -- Reading in contexts -- Part 2. Convictions : -- Wealth -- The environment -- Education -- Work and rest -- Poverty -- Borrowing and lending -- Marriage and family -- New life -- Health and sickness -- Aging life -- Ending life -- Migration -- Policing -- Punishment -- War -- Torture -- Freedom of religion (and irreligion) -- Part 3. Character : -- Courage -- Humility -- Justice -- Respect -- Compassion.

Summary: Christian citizens have a responsibility to make political and ethical judgments in light of their faith and to participate in the public lives of their communities -- from their local neighborhoods to the national scene. But it can be difficult to discern who to vote for, which policies to support, and how to respond to the social and cultural trends of our time. This nonpartisan handbook offers Christians practical guidance for thinking through complicated public issues and faithfully following Jesus as citizens of their countries. The book focuses on enduring Christian commitments that should guide readers in their judgments and encourages legitimate debate among Christians over how to live out core values. The book also includes lists of resources for further reflection in each chapter and "room for debate" questions to consider.

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Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Main Collection Books	John Brown University Library	Main	BR115 .P7 V65 2016	Available		39524100401631

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Christian citizens have a responsibility to make political and ethical judgments in light of their faith and to participate in the public lives of their communities -- from their local neighborhoods to the national scene. But it can be difficult to discern who to vote for, which policies to support, and how to respond to the social and cultural trends of our time. This nonpartisan handbook offers Christians practical guidance for thinking through complicated public issues and faithfully following Jesus as citizens of their countries. The book focuses on enduring Christian commitments that should guide readers in their judgments and encourages legitimate debate among Christians over how to live out core values. The book also includes lists of resources for further reflection in each chapter and "room for debate" questions to consider.