Tag Archives: Politics

Politics continue to hurt the church

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Tim Archer

I wanted to comment on one of the articles I didn’t include in today’s links. The article is called “The Future of Faith.” Diane Butler Bass looks at the future of Christianity and notes two cultural forces that are shaping … Continue reading →

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Questions about respecting the king

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Tim Archer

I’ve got questions, questions about respecting authority and respecting authorities. At what point would Christians be justified in rising up in armed revolt against an existing government? To what degree can Christians resist and oppose a government they view as … Continue reading →

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No more speaking up for evil

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Tim Archer

OK, I want to go back to a recurring theme on this blog, the idea of speaking to the political system from outside the system. I admittedly wrestle with terminology a bit, for I tend to think of politics in … Continue reading →

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Marriage: The minister as agent of the State

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Tim Archer

In talking about how church and State work together in creating marriages, I observed that a wedding is a unique moment, when the Christian minister becomes an agent of the State. It seems to me that we need to think … Continue reading →

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Where church and State diverge: Marriage

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Tim Archer

Yesterday we talked about the overlap between the church and the State regarding marriage. There was a time when church and state were one, and this marriage (all puns intended) of civic and religious responsibilities made sense. Even when the … Continue reading →

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