The Christian Civics Blog
Loving God with all our mind, when what’s on our mind is politics.
Advent and the Power of Silence
A reflection on the beginning of Luke’s gospel and our political culture.
Political Diversity is Honest Witness
Our churches can’t embody Jesus without being politically diverse.
Red/Blue Maps Lie About Your Neighbors
Political diversity is non-negotiable for healthy churches in the US.
Why Christians Disagree About Politics
Seven of the legitimate reasons Christians of the same faith argue about politics.
A Healthy Church Doesn’t Have Any Republicans or Democrats
We kick off a new mini-series of videos on the what, why and how of political diversity in the church.
A Key Difference Between Biblical Subjects and Modern Citizens
For Christians in the US, government is something we are implicated in but not the sole custodians of.
Five Possible Versions of Politics
Breaking down what we mean when we say “politics” can change how we relate to things that we think of as “political.”
Democracy Is Not Biblical (And That’s Actually Okay)
Differentiating between things that are unbiblical and things that are extra-biblical can help us live more faithfully.
Are People Good or Bad?
Are people basically good, or basically bad? Christianity offers an answer that’s fairly nuanced, but might not satisfy your politics.
America Is Not The Hero of God’s Story
Politicians (and preachers) love to evoke the idea that the US has a special place in God’s heart.
Get Your Story Straight
The Bible calls God’s people “witnesses,” but what story are we testifying to?
Christians Should Be Active Citizens
The command to love our neighbors may compel us to get involved in politics and civic life.
An open letter from our Executive Director
The church needs our work to not be kept secret anymore…
Christian Civics Foundations on Good News for the City
Discussing political tensions at church and our Christian Civics Foundations course.
Levi, Zacchaeus and Civics
Two New Testament tax collectors represent two different models for what Christian faith means for civic responsibility.
Secular Supremacy
Why do we react differently to warnings about secularism and warnings about other sins?
About Our New Homepage Image
The simple theology behind the summer 2020 photo on our front page.
Prophetic Lament is the Next Book Club Book
The American church avoids lament, but it is an essential component of Christian faith.