My God My Politics Book
MGMP
Every two to four years politicians all across the country attempt to convince you that they are THE answer and that their opponent(s) are not! Political parties glorify themselves and demonize their opponents. Commercials run non-stop to convince you and/or scare you (if convincing is not enough) to trust them and distrust the opposition. Politicians spend extreme amounts of money because clearly these ads work. And as a result, political parties have majored in telling voters how to think.
However, as a Democracy, our government ought to reflect the core beliefs of its people and not the other way around. As people of faith, our faith ought to inform every aspect of our lives; from children, to family, to finances, to health, to marriage, and yes…even to politics! It is no far stretch to say that as our faith informs our lives, it should also inform our politics.
My God My Politics will stand as a template for every reader to truly define their personal political ideology. No longer will our personal politics be influenced from the OUTSIDE IN, by party affiliations or outside forces; it will be from the INSIDE OUT through the development of our core belief systems. No longer will we allow what we know as the “Separation of Church & State” to disconnect our faith from our politics. My God, My Politics will set your faith free to speak to your politics!
Book Excerpt
Role of Faith In The World
There has long been great debate within the faith and political communities about the role of faith in the world of politics. At the very outset of each debate, the conversation seems to move immediately to the separation of church and state. However, that, too often, is an over simplistic way of engaging the conversation. Those on the extreme religious side will say that there ought to be no separation between church and state.
They take the Scripture verse in Psalms 24:1 as their justification by saying, “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” They believe that they are “Holy Ambassadors” for God and should rightfully control government and its policies.
Ironically, their desire is only for the church to influence the state and not vice versa. On the other hand, there are those on the opposing side of the argument that will say that faith has no place whatsoever within the public square of politics.
Clear Line of Demarcation
I say that there ought to be a clear line of demarcation concerning faith and politics, between religious action and action taken by the government. However, I unequivocally believe that one’s faith can and should speak to the direction of this nation and its policies.
It Is My Assertion
It is my assertion, through this book, that it is time for people of faith not only to allow their faith to engage their politics, but also to influence it. As people of faith, our faith ought to inform every aspect of our lives; from children, to family, to finances, to health, to marriage, and yes…even to politics! It is no far stretch to say that as our faith informs our lives, it should also inform our politics.
If we believe that God is the creator of all things (Genesis 1:1), if we believe that he is the author and inspiration for the Holy Bible (2 Timothy 3:16), if we believe that Scripture is good for all areas of life—then we ought to allow our faith to influence and direct everything, including our politics.