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10 Things Christian Leaders Had to Say about Politics

10 Things Christian Leaders Had to Say about Politics

The intersection of religion and politics has long been discussed. As Christians who are called to be in the world but not of it, we are nearly always walking a fine line between striving to be separate from culture and politics and at the same time carrying out our civic duties and having a say in who leads our country. Several Christian leaders, both from history and from today, have offered insight into how Christians should view politics and how we, as members of God's Kingdom, should live out our faith in the midst of man-made systems of government. Following are quotes by 10 Christian leaders on this topic:

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CA County Officials Refute Claims They Spied on Calvary Chapel Members during COVID-19 Pandemic

CA County Officials Refute Claims They Spied on Calvary Chapel Members during COVID-19 Pandemic

County officials in Northern California deny a report that they used cell phone data to track Calvary Chapel San Jose members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

After the SOTU's Childish Antics, What Can I Do to Strengthen American Democracy?

After the SOTU's Childish Antics, What Can I Do to Strengthen American Democracy?

If we want our government to change, we have to change. American citizens, particularly those who are followers of Jesus, have an obligation to improve the condition of the American republic so that it better addresses the obstacles we face. We could talk for hours about how we need to change, but here are three suggestions to get us started today...

Americans Trust the Gov’t More than the Church to Make 'Meaningful Change': Barna

Americans Trust the Gov’t More than the Church to Make 'Meaningful Change': Barna

Americans are twice as likely to say the government is responsible for creating “meaningful change” in the nation than they are to say the same about the church, according to a new Barna survey.

'Christian Taliban': GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger Calls Out Lauren Boebert for Comments about the Church Directing the Government

'Christian Taliban': GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger Calls Out Lauren Boebert for Comments about the Church Directing the Government

Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois criticized fellow legislator Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo) for her recent remarks at a church promoting a theocratic government.

How We Can Restore Faith in Our Representative Government

How We Can Restore Faith in Our Representative Government

Democrats and Republicans agree on very little these days ­– taxes, abortion, immigration, LGBT issues, or education. However, Democrats and Republicans are united in their assessment that our current system is not working. I believe there are a few amendments we could make to the Constitution that would restore faith in our republican system of government. Here are four ways we can restore our faith in our government.

They're Taking to the Streets around the World Due to Loss of Faith in the Social Contract

They're Taking to the Streets around the World Due to Loss of Faith in the Social Contract

"Put simply, the governments of today seem incapable of offering both representative and effective governance. And ordinary citizens have had enough."

Senate Receives Trump Impeachment Articles from House Democrats

Senate Receives Trump Impeachment Articles from House Democrats

Senate Rep. Jamie Raskin contended that Trump “engaged in high crimes and misdemeanors by inciting violence against the government of the United States.” The Senate trial is currently scheduled to take place on Feb. 9.

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