How an American Christian Should View Civil Government: Part 6

VII Conclusion: A Christian View of Government 1. Review: government needed, taxes owed, submission required, resistance rare This essay began with the question: how should an American Christian view government? This question very quickly morphed into the better question: how should a Christian view government? In no way was this question answered exhaustively; however, I … Continue reading How an American Christian Should View Civil Government: Part 6 →

How an American Christian Should View Civil Government: Part 5

VI The Just Grounds for Revolt or Civil Disobedience 1. Injustice is insufficient grounds to dishonor/disobey authority It is not difficult to find some biblical precedence for civil disobedience in certain cases, but it is necessary to see what cases are insufficient for civil disobedience. Not many would argue that civil disobedience is permitted under … Continue reading How an American Christian Should View Civil Government: Part 5 →

How an American Christian Should View Civil Government: Part 4

V The Proper Political Attitude for an American Christian 1. Peculiar Responsibilities of an American Citizen Like Locke, Montesquieu was very influential on the political thought of the Founding Fathers. His most important work, the Spirit of the Laws, distinguishes three forms of government: republics, monarchies, and despotisms. Of republics, there are two kinds: democracies and … Continue reading How an American Christian Should View Civil Government: Part 4 →