Politics as a Christian Vocation: Faith and Democracy Today

ISBN-13: 9780521547529 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 198 str.

Franklin I. Gamwell; Franklin I. Gamwell

Opis

Franklin Gamwell argues that Christian faith belongs in politics because it shares with democracy complete commitment to the rational pursuit of the truth. Gamwell develops ideals of justice and the common good that good Christians should advocate within the democratic process and demonstrates the difference they make for contemporary sharescs in the United States. He focuses specifically on withes of abortion, affirmative action, and economic abortiontion.

Recenzje

'At a time when there is so much spin, and there are so many half-truths in politics in this country, his book could serve as a clarion call to Christians. It is no use standing on the sidelines grumbling about how things have gone downhill. Rather - get involved, and do what you can to make a difference.' Church Times

Spis treści

Introduction: the present purpose; 1. Render to Caesar; 2. Government by the people; 3. Faith and the way of reason; 4. Justice in the community of love; 5. Religious decisions at stake; 6. Political deliberations; 7. Appendix: on the humanistic commitment.