A THEOLOGY ON THE CHURCH & POLITICS
CHURCH AT HOME –– 10.06.24
- How would you define politics, and what role do you think it plays in society?
- How does Scripture inform our understanding of politics and the role of human government?
- What has been your experience discussing politics with others, and how do you usually approach these conversations?
- Are there any political issues that you feel particularly passionate about? If so, why?
- What are your initial thoughts or reactions to what we've just discussed?
- In what ways did this conversation challenge or confront your beliefs and actions?
- Where did you feel encouraged or empowered?
- End the time in prayer:
Resources to Begin
- “Why Christianity is Good For the World” by Elijah Lamb (THEOSU)
Church Fathers
- Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus
- writings of tertullian
- Writings of Justin Martyr
- “The Martyrdom of Polycarp”
- “City of God” by St. Augustine
You can always buy a physical copy, but all of the Above writers should be able to be read for free online at various sites (ccel.org is one option)
Secondary Resources
- “Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World” by Tom Holland (the author is a secular historian - there are statements made that we as the Church would disagree with, but the thrust of this historical work needs to be understood by any Western person, especially Christians)
Other
- The Church and Western Civilization” by Joshua Biedel (THEOSU)
- “Western Civilization I and II” by Joshua Biedel (THEOSU)
- “Christian Nationalism” by Nathan Finochio (THEOSU)
- “Christianity and Politics I” by Jacob Wolf (THEOSU)
- “Critical Theory I & II” by Nathan Finochio (THEOSU)
- “Decoding Deconstruction” by Nathan Finochio (THEOSU)
- “Political Catechism” by Nathan Finochio (THEOSU)