TY - BOOK AU - Grudem,Wayne A TI - Politics according to the Bible: a comprehensive resource for understanding modern political issues in light of Scripture SN - 9780310330295 AV - JA71.G885.P655 2010 PY - 2010/// CY - Grand Rapids, Michigan PB - Zondervan KW - Political science KW - Philosophy KW - Politics in the Bible KW - Bible and politics KW - Christianity and politics KW - Church and social problems KW - Nonfiction N1 - 1 and indexes; Basic principles. Five wrong views about Christians and government --; A better solution: significant Christian influence on government --; Biblical principles concerning government --; A biblical worldview --; The courts and the question of ultimate power in a nation --; Specific issues. The protection of life --; Marriage --; The family --; Economics --; The environment --; National defense --; Foreign policy --; Freedom of speech --; Freedom of religion --; Special groups --; Concluding observations. The problem of media bias: when the watchdogs fall asleep --; Application to Democratic and Republication policies today --; Faith and works, and trusting God while working in politics and government; 2; b N2 - A comprehensive political philosophy, arguing for Christian involvement based on biblical teachings and a Christian worldview. --from publisher description ER -