Always Reforming

There is a generation of young Christians who believe that their political and social worldview is informed by the principles of Scripture, particularly by the direct teachings of Jesus Christ, but who have actually imbibed the tenets of Humanistic Marxism taught to them in government schools and leftist colleges. Conversely, there is an older generation, Boomers , if you will, who believe that they lay claim to the truly Biblical worldview, but who actually hold to the religious politic (or political religion) of American Nationalism . These views are, of course, not strictly differentiated by generation, but there is nevertheless a large generational divide when discussing political and social issues. The Biblical perspective aligns perfectly with neither of these ideologies, nor with any other political movement.  In fact, devotion to Biblical principles regarding political and social issues does not require adherence to any specific economic, social, or political system devise...

    We conservative Christians are pretty darned predictable, politically speaking.  In some ways that is good.  It means we're consistent.  We stand for the truth.  Regardless of the social climate of the day, we maintain our values and standards.  Our socio-political moorings are sure.  Right?     Unfortunately that's not always the case with American Christians.  Instead of consistently aligning our political viewpoints with the Word of God, we consistently follow what Fox News tells us.  We are pawns of the Republican party.  We reinforce conservative stereotypes with alarming regularity. Anytime someone shares an opinion that is remotely liberal, we're ready to debate, boycott, or protest it, without even considering its merits. Anything we hear or read on the news is automatically filtered through a liberal/conservative filter.  Someone died?  That must mean liberals are wrong--especially if that person h...