by Elmo Familiaran | Sep 17, 2019 | Opinion
The word “politics” finds its root in the Greek word, “politiká,” the “affairs of the cities.” This was the title of Aristotle’s book that became a companion to his philosophical inquiry into ethics. He discovered that delving deeply into moral principles necessarily...
by Elmo Familiaran | Sep 16, 2019 | Opinion
The question of the role of the church, and the follower of Jesus, during seasons of great “disconnective” energy has always been an urgent question for the church in every age. Asking this question is a most necessary requirement for the church’s self-understanding –... by Drew Smith | Jul 25, 2011 | Opinion
One of the sad facts about Christianity in the United States is that many Christians are ignorant of the political nature of Jesus’ message. Preferring to see Jesus in only spiritual terms, and his message as only about salvation and heaven, we often miss the... by James L. Evans | Apr 3, 2006 | Opinion
Nearly every week I hear from readers with the complaint that I am writing politics under the guise of religious commentary. It’s a fair observation though I am almost tempted to say, “Yeah, but the other guy started it!” By the other guy I mean, of... by Richard Wilson | Aug 18, 2003 | Opinion
Just over 30 years ago John Howard Yoder published his stinging critique of the image of Jesus that had become widely accepted in the academy and the church. The Politics of Jesus is as relevant today as it was in 1972. Scholarship in the last century regularly...