The Christian Civics Blog
Loving God with all our mind, when what’s on our mind is politics.
Why We're Slowing Down: A Letter From Our Editors
As we get deeper into the presidential election, we understand that you and the people around you will be considering many important and difficult questions. We want to help you work through those questions in light of Christ's lordship.
Taking A Lesson From Palm Sunday
Does the way we think about Palm Sunday reflect what Jesus was actually trying to do? Or do our hearts reflect the mistaken assumptions of the crowds at the gates?
Politics and Spiritual Strivers
What we normally think of as one of the most confounding and embarrassing questions asked by the apostles is maybe not that far off from the way we actually still behave.
Courting Controversy: 5 Troublesome Supreme Court Nominations
This is likely to be a historically contentious Supreme Court nomination. But “historically” is not the same thing as “only.”
Pro Wrestling, Pro Politics, and Suspending Our Disbelief
Politics and pro wrestling have a lot more in common than we generally think.
Super Tuesday: Our Editors In Conversation
The Body Politic was launched last year by Rick Barry and D. Leiva, two friends who have worked in politics for opposing parties. Last night, they came together to discuss how they feel about each other's primary season so far.
My First Vote
I didn’t know a lot about policy when I voted. I didn’t know anything about policy, actually. But I did have other ways I could think about how to use my vote.
Speak Different
Most U.S. citizens don’t work in politics or government, and that statistic holds true for the church in the United States, as well. However, for Christians in the United States, politics and government is something you can’t escape:
A Nation Of Outrage
Jesus drew lines in the sand. We all draw lines in the sand, too, but not as well.
The Cult of Efficiency
The cult of efficiency might be the true American civic religion, and that might be a problem.
Voting the Ticket (Might Not Be For You)
If we strive to become informed, we also have to be prepared for the way we vote to change. If it doesn’t, we’re not taking in new information, just looking for new ways to win arguments.
Telling It Like It Is: Speaking The Truth In Love
Hearing someone else give words to our thoughts and feelings is deeply affirming. But “telling it like it is” can be deceptive.
Caucuses, Primaries, and What Those Phrases Mean
Our methods for selecting candidates are relatively new, and understanding how they work is important.
Rules of the Game: Insiders, Outsiders and Knowing the Difference
Capitol Hill is not a game, but games can teach you a lot about navigating this weird culture.
The Calling Of The Church And The Calling Of A Christian
Understanding a crucial difference between a church community and the people who comprise it is vital for our public witness.
Party On: The History of Republicans and Democrats
We take our current political parties for granted, but they aren’t actually part of our constitution—and neither of them existed in the minds of our founders. Understanding their history can help us understand their place (and ours) in our country today.
The Politics of Beggars
Communion at a Christmas Eve worship service carries a profound message about our place in God’s political economy.