Politics for Christians

<P>Politics is concerned with citizenship and the administration of justice--how communities are formed and governed. The role of Christians in the political process is hotly contested but as citizens Francis Beckwith argues Christians have a rich heritage of sophisticated thought as well as a genuine responsibility to contribute to the shaping of public policy.</P><P>In particular Beckwith addresses the contention that Christians or indeed religious citizens of any faith should set aside their beliefs before they enter the public square. What role should religious citizens take in a liberal democracy? What is the proper separation of church and state? What place should be made for natural rights and the moral law within a secular state?</P><P>This cogent introduction to political thought surveys political science politics and government while making the case for how statecraft may genuinely contribute to soulcraft. </P><P><B>About the Series </B></P><P>The Christian Worldview Integration Series edited by J. P. Moreland and Francis J. Beckwith seeks to promote a robust personal and conceptual integration of Christian faith and learning with textbooks focused on disciplines including psychology literature politics communications and business. </P>