Christian Perspectives on Politics

In this revised and expanded edition ofChristian Perspectives on Politics, J. Philip Wogaman updates his comprehensive discussions on the interaction of Christian ethics and American politics. Wogaman clearly and fairly analyzes the long-standing debate about Christianity and politics and then constructs his own approach, all the while addressing the perennial political issues that continue to be of importance today.

J. Philip Wogaman is senior minister at Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, D. C. He has taught Christian Ethics at Wesley Theological Seminary for more than twenty years.

Preface

ix

Part 1 Thinking about Politics

1

(48)

The Perennial Novelty of Politics

5

(6)

What Is Politics?

11

(24)

Historical Legacies of Christian Political Thought

35

(14)

Part 2 Generating Centers of Christian Political Thought

49

(106)

Christian Pacifist and Anarchist Perspectives

55

(24)

Christian Liberationist Perspectives

79

(24)

Neoconservative Christian Perspectives

103

(20)

Evangelical Perspectives: Right and Left

123

(12)

Mainstream Liberal Christian Perspectives

135

(20)

Part 3 Christian Convictions and the Political Order: A Constructive Statement

155

(90)

Theological Entry Points and Political Ethics

159

(18)

The Confessing Church and Civil Society

177

(24)

Christian Support for Democracy

201

(24)

Democratic Rights and Democratic Disciplines

225

(20)

Part 4 Pernnial Issues in Christian Perspectives

245

(116)

Church/State Relations

249

(26)

The Economic Role and Responsibility of Government

275

(28)

Legislating Social Morality

303

(22)

The State and Criminal Justice

325

(18)

Nation-States in a Global Community

343

(18)

Epilogue: God Active within and beyond History

361

(4)

Index

365

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Christian Perspectives on Politics

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