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Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & Politics

How Should Christians Vote? The Bible Tells Me So! with Tremper Longman

Jun 5, 2024
The podcast features Tremper Longman, a theologian and author, discussing how Christians can vote according to biblical values. Topics include the Church's role in politics, biblical responses to issues like abortion and immigration, considering a candidate's character vs. policies, and the importance of accurate biblical interpretation in addressing policy matters.
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Quick takeaways

  • Christians should base their political decisions on Biblical values, not personalities or party allegiance.
  • The Bible provides principles for addressing contentious issues like immigration with compassion and respect for borders.

Deep dives

Interpreting Political Issues Through a Biblical Lens

The discussion delves into the intersection of politics and Christianity, exploring how the Bible can inform current political decisions. Tremper Longman's book 'The Bible and the Ballot' provides insights on nationalism, war, poverty, racism, abortion, same-sex marriage, criminal justice, and immigration. Longman emphasizes that the Bible offers principles to navigate public policy issues and shapes attitudes towards political disagreements.

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