#STRask How Do We Advocate for Christian Policy Without Making the Government Interfere in Every Area of Life?
Nov 20, 2025
Discover how to advocate for Christian policy while preventing excessive government interference. The discussion contrasts modern environmentalism with Christian stewardship, emphasizing human well-being. Explore the balance between individual liberty and moral responsibility, and how Christians can strengthen community institutions. Dive into the implications of government powers, the importance of self-regulation, and the divine perspective on caring for the earth. Learn why stewardship focuses on human flourishing rather than merely preserving nature.
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Use Constitutional Ends To Guide Policy
- Use the Constitution's purposes to judge government reach: establish justice, provide defense, promote general welfare, and secure liberty.
- Ask whether a policy has moral justification and whether it unduly burdens liberty before supporting enforcement.
Strengthen Pre-Government Institutions
- Build and strengthen pre-government institutions like family, church, and local associations so government need not fill every role.
- Provide charity, discipleship, and community so the state can remain limited and effective.
Negative Rights Reduce State Intrusion
- Favor protecting negative rights (liberties) rather than creating expansive positive rights that require redistributive force.
- Expanding positive rights increases government interference because it must take from some to give to others.
