Biblical Faith and Society - Page 6 of 6 - Reflections on the intersection of Christian faith and society

Should Government Be Involved In Caring For The Poor? #1

The Bible makes clear God’s imperative that we take care of the poor. Both the Old and New Testaments put far more emphasis on this than on issues like homosexuality or abortion (which are important in their own right). Think, for example, of the words of Jesus: For I was hungry and you gave Me… Read More »

Are there any “Christian” candidates in the presidential race?

Both President Obama and Mitt Romney are seriously flawed as “Christian” candidates. The president is clearly out of scriptural bounds on issues like abortion and homosexuality. But as important as those issues are, both the OT and NT place far greater emphasis on God’s requirement that we take care of the poor, for whom Mitt… Read More »