what is....
politics
The study of community of governance.
sin
An immoral act to be transgression law against divine law.
Postmodernism believe we cannot know anything about ____ and anyone who says we can know is part of the _______
Postmodernism believe we cannot know anything about reality and anyone who says we can know is part of the problem.
Should the church have anything to do with politics?
true
It has to be involved in politics
How does Marxism view government?
Marxism views government as a reflection of economic forces. Meaning if you control economy, you have power.
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
to be a good citizen means to be interested, be involved, and informed.
How has sin affected our ability to govern ourselves?
we are naturally born evil due to sin, so we need governance.
We're all _____ _______ in God's sight.
Equally valuable
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a martyr.
True
How does secularism view government?
Secularism view government that it should not influence you.
government
the governing body of a nation, state, or community.
Tort law
The area of law governing remedies for those wronged by others, such as through negligence.
Seculars tend to look to outcomes rather than ____ to decide what to do.
Imputs
A bad fruit produces a bad fruit.
True
How does government work?
The government works by attempting to secure order and justice.
What is "sphere sovereignty"? and what boundaries does it establish?
Sphere sovereignty is each sphere has a proper domain, balancing each other and managing it's own areas of responsibility.
It establishes family, church, and government.
Natural law
The belief that morality can be seen in the natural order of creation and accessed through human reason.
Islam is a _______ reality.
Comprehensive
All worldviews agree on government.
False, they all view government differently.
How does postmodernism view government?
They want to get rid and destruct government and religion
What is " subsidiarity" and how should it affect our involvement in politics?
Subsidiarity claims that is wrong for larger or higher association to fix a problem.
1. Wealth creation over wealth redistribution.
2. Accountability and transparency
3. Justice
4. Property rights over dirigisme
5.hope over fear
Mosaic Law
The set of laws God gave Moses and the Hebrews following their exodus from Egypt.
If government doesn't work the way it's supposed to, it is a _____ _________.
Worldview problem
Christians should be wise and morally centered rather than gullible.
True
How does New Spirituality view government?
That everything is "one" and that all distinctions must be eliminated.