Right to Die Becomes Obligation
In light of the growing trend to legalize euthanasia, this article shows that legalizing euthanasia changes the meaning of life from objective to subjective.
In light of the growing trend to legalize euthanasia, this article shows that legalizing euthanasia changes the meaning of life from objective to subjective.
This article looks at the history of labour relations, showing how labour has been shaped by different systems in history, such as communism and capitalism. The author also looks at the question of authority, ownership, labour, and accountability in relations to unions. Examining the model of the covenant, this article shows how Christians can come up with an alternative.
This article discusses the role of parents and church in governing Christian schools. The author shows that based on the covenant, the authority to govern the school lies with parents. The church council plays a supporting role in Christian education, and helps to hold parents accountable to their responsibility.
This article shows that education is not neutral. Looking at the context of Canada, this article considers public schools as promoting a different worldview than Christian schools - one that is founded on humanistic grounds instead of Scripture.
This article gives reasons why prostitution should not be legalized.
When Christians become concerned about social issues in society they are sometimes viewed as bearers of bad news. This article is a call to Christians to give biblical hope in politics through the gospel.
Capitalism has helped cause a culture of consumerism. This article calls for Christians to rethink their philosophy of life by going back to their reformed roots.
Looking at homosexuality, same-sex marriages and civil unions, this article shows how the Christian can uphold God's standard in politics and social life.
This article looks at the history of politics in the Netherlands and the Christian involvement. Christian political involvement was hampered by pillarization. Christians today can learn from this history and work together in addressing political issues.
This article gives a biblical perspective on the role of government. The authority of the government is derived from God, and the state is tasked with promoting justice and righteousness within the limits assigned to it. In this way, the government is the servant of God.
As much as circumcision made one a citizen of Israel, baptism is a mark of our citizenship in Christ. This article shows whats it means to be a citizen of both heaven and this earth.
For a Christian, taking leadership in politics means personal sacrifice.
This article shows how Christians can overcome corruption and limit its spread by building institutions that can stand up to the government and hold those in power accountable.
This article shows how Christians can overcome corruption when they are in position of power in politics. A life lived in obedience to God out of love for God and neighbour is the solution to corruption.
The division between the private and public has bred hypocrisy in that it has encouraged the appointments of public leaders who are unfaithful in their personal lives. This article shows that Christians must aim to have leaders who are faithful in all areas of their lives.
Theonomy and reconstructionism came to existence in response to dispensationalism. Theonomy, in seeking to map a way for Christians to become engaged in society by applying the Old Testament, fails in its reading of the Old Testament. The solution is not in theonomy, but in understanding the sovereignty of Christ and the implications it has for the Christian life in politics.
This article shows that policies passed by government on human rights are also based on a belief system, since morality cannot exist without a belief system at its foundation.
The accusation against Christian political activism which says individuals force their morality on others is not true. In fact, it is the other way around. Christians involved in politics simply defend the old morality.
This article looks at the role and responsibilities of politicians, and discusses how individuals should apply biblical servanthood in politics.
This article is a statement aimed at helping Christians in thinking about civil obedience and civil disobedience. The author urges Christians to think from a perspective founded on biblical principles, balancing obedience to God with obedience to government.
Can Christians use the Bible for public policy and politics? This article shows that both natural law and the Bible have a place in public policy and politics. This author shows how to argue from both the Bible and natural law, and appeals to Christians to have the courage to use the Bible when discussing public affairs.