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The Bible calls us to be good citizens who love God and love our neighbour – how does that affect how we vote? People say that religion and politics shouldn’t mix, but God has a lot to say about how we live together. Politics touches many things in our lives, and so, as Christians, we should examine our political beliefs in the light of what God says.   Challenging us not to bury our heads in the sand, Joshua Wester encourages young adults to view politics through the lens of their Christian faith, and to test their beliefs against the Bible.   This short guide tackles crucial topics that young adults should be thinking about as they think about politics, get involved in conversations and play their part as a member of society. Equipping young people with biblical perspectives and practicalities, Wester enables and equips young people to actively engage with the political process and make a difference.   Contents: Introduction: Breaking all the Rules What is Politics Anyway? Why Should Christians Care? Politics and the Kingdom Politics and the Kingdom Political, not Partisan Christians in the Public Square Straight Lines and Jagged Lines Legislating Morality Governing Authorities Is Politics Bad for the Church? Politics as Penultimate Conclusion: Politics as Public Witness Appendix 1: Further Reading Appendix 2: What’s Next? Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.   With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions  

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Religion and politics are the two things we are told not to discuss at the dinner table given the strong feelings they often evoke about the vital things of navigating our common life together. But Josh Wester has demystified their relationship and provides a thought–provoking guide rooted in the distinctiveness of the Christian faith and the Kingdom of God that is packed with pastoral wisdom and insight. Whether you are young or old, the message of this volume is one that we may not know we need, but it is one that we truly can’t live without in our day of political tensions and divisions. -- Jason Thacker

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Joshua Wester serves as Director of Content and Chair of Research in Christian Ethics for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He also serves as Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. He and his wife McCaffity have three children.

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