Questioning Politics

Christians view matters of state as important. This study avoids government-bashing and criticism of those involved in the political realm. One cannot argue from Scripture that either government per se, or politics as a calling, is inherently wrong or evil.

In fact, this whole arena of human activity is treated with high regard as an object of God’s design. John Calvin even referred to political governors as “vicars” of Christ—an exalted title, to be sure. If God is the Designer of the stat...