Where Have All the Statesmen Gone?

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The Statesman as Thinker points us toward the need for both a classical political-philosophic and a theologically informed understanding of how to evaluate political action. Mahoney seeks the best in political life through this dual focus” - L&L

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Mike Pence and the Christian Conflict on January 6

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“Pence’s focus, by contrast, was on justice—upholding the rule of law—and the courage he sought was the courage to ignore the howls of the mob …If you doubt that January 6 was a thoroughly religious moment for Mike Pence, read this” - David French

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Beneath Our Social-Justice Strife Four Questions for Both Sides

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“1. The Imago Test: Are we treating opponents as image-bearers? …2. The Red/Blue Test: Are our minds hyper-politicized?… 3. The Justification Test: Are we seeking righteousness apart from Christ?… 4. The Fruit Test: Is the Spirit less evident in our lives?” - Desiring God

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2 Inadequate Narratives: Sovereign Self and Oppressionism

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“This perspective does sometimes identify actual oppression. And God hates oppression….But this oppression view is different. It opposes Christian understanding, redefining humanity, including creation, sin, and redemption, in meaningful ways.” - John Hanna

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