Timon Cline, Executive Editor of American Reformer, discusses the political implications of the Christian faith. They explore topics such as natural law, conversion in India, the historical separation of church and state, correlation between the human body and the body politic, the church's role in social public morality, the evolution of evangelicalism and social action, and the importance of following American Reformer and providing financial support.
Christianity is public truth and has political applications.
Positive conception of society and government is rooted in moral and religious recognition.
Evangelicals must prioritize historically informed discussions to reassert influence in society.
Christian educational institutions should produce leadership for Christian and Western civilization interests.
Deep dives
Importance of Taking Action in Politics
It is important for Christians to be actively involved in politics, despite the misconception that Christianity and political theology are contradictory.
Need for a Positive Conception of Society and Government
There is a need to revive and develop a positive conception of society and government, rooted in the recognition of the moral and religious role of government.
Reviving Christian Intellectual Discourse
Evangelicals need to focus on developing better and more historically informed discussions, rooted in traditional Christian teachings, to reassert their influence in society.
Redefining Educational Institutions
Christian educational institutions should prioritize producing the kind of leadership and elites needed to serve the Christian and Western civilization interests.
Taking Ownership of Christian Influence
Christians should see themselves as public organs, representing the Christian community, and demand respect and recognition from governing authorities.
Taking Action in Local Communities
Christians should start where they are and take action to promote Christian values and influence in their local communities.
Reclaiming Education and Historical Understanding
Efforts should be made to revive and promote true education that includes a rich understanding of Christian doctrine and history.
Active Involvement in Politics
Evangelicals should actively participate in politics and public life, serving as a voice for the Christian community and upholding Christian values.
Today the Pugs are joined by the Executive Editor of American Reformer, Timon Cline. Timon is a lawyer, and a writer, and a deep thinker about the political implications of the Christian faith. Political theology might be a new term for you, and if you had a public school education--and even a certain form of Christian education--the term might even seem sinister to you. But hopefully by the time the conversation is done you'll see that Christianity is public truth and that necessarily means it has political applications.
The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/
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