October 21, 2024
October 27 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “War Heroes” (Revelation 13:1-18), by Mark Scott.
Articles for tag: Religion And Politics
July 20, 2022
What Issues Are People Concerned about Today?
Our elders at Risen Church Westside, Santa Monica, Calif., were challenged to make decisions that addressed the present reality of post-COVID-19 life. To better serve our congregation and community, we decided to conduct a survey to understand the questions and issues being asked and considered by our members, local Christians, and non-Christians in the community. . . .
October 10, 2016
My Nation Under God
Four problems with nationalism for the Christian By David A. Fiensy I suppose when a small country church invites you to fill their pulpit on a Sunday near the Fourth of July, you should expect some flag-waving. But what I experienced was way over the top, in my opinion. The song leader led us in patriotic songs exclusively. At various times during the service, he seemed to choke up when referring to the American flag. When it came time for the Lord”s Supper, he apologized for “breaking the mood.” After the Communion service, he sang as a solo, “I”m Proud
June 7, 2015
A Book to Push Us Deeper
By Matt Johnson Is your church liberal or conservative? The question is a land mine, often meant to act as a test of fellowship. Christians who wish to honor God with their hearts as well as their minds see this question as a false choice. For this audience, Adam Hamilton has written Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics (Abington Press, 2008). Radical Center Hamilton divides his book into three parts. First he lays a foundation for what he calls the “radical center.” His goal is not to arrive at tepid, middle-of-the-road
September 8, 2011
What’s Different Now?
A decade after 9/11, two scholars assess the attacks’ spiritual impact on America, examining deepening political-religious divisions, the effects of war, and long-term trends reshaping the nation’s religious landscape.
March 14, 2010
FROM MY BOOKSHELF: Politics, Commerce, and Religion: All About Us and Them
Can patriotism become a source of division? LeRoy Lawson reviews three provocative books examining America's changing global influence, its history of moral conflict, and the ways politicians use religious language to win public support.
