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 - JA 71 .G739 2010 PY - 2010/// CY - Grand Rapids, MI 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 N1 - Includes bibliographical references 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 N2 - A comprehensive political philosophy, arguing for Christian involvement based on biblical teachings and a Christian worldview. --from publisher description ER -