The Compromises Between Prophetic and Political Christianity
Christianity in public life finds expression through two contrasting yet complementary forms: the prophetic and the political. Both are necessary for authentic Christian witness.
My latest essay in Providence Magazine:
When the Church engages in questions of governance, it does so through two distinct roles: prophetically and politically. Distinguishing between these is essential to understand the role of the Church in society. Conversely, failing to distinguish between the two can lead to dogmatic, self-righteous political engagement or corrupted, capitulating, spiritual engagement—both of which undermine the Church’s pursuit of the Great Commission…
(Read the rest of the essay here.)