American Government & Politics: A Christian Worldview: Biblical Principles of Limited Government

American Government & Politics: A Christian Worldview is not only a study of American government, but a review of the institution of government itself, based on Biblical principles.This book’s clear, accessible language is designed to help students genuinely understand American government, rather than merely memorize terms or facts or dates. Students learn to think about government as a moral institution—one established by God to promote justice and protect individuals from harm and theft. The writing also includes the occasional touch of appropriate humor, as well as practical examples that connect with high school students, making the material easier to engage with, without talking down to readers.Written for Christian secondary classrooms, this book is particularly suited for Christian high schools and homeschool programs seeking a clear, thoughtful American government course that pulls together the Christian faith, history, and a “how to think” mindset. Throughout the book, students are challenged with this key question: What does the Bible teach about the proper responsibilities of a just, moral, and effective government?...and asked to apply that concept to historical, modern, and “what if” examples.Topics included:How the Bible strictly limits government’s legitimate functionsLearning how to think about government through a Biblical worldviewThe truth about “separation of church and state”The Constitution and key U. S. Supreme Court decisionsHow to “interpret” the ConstitutionPolitical parties and the growth of the federal bureaucracyEmergency powers and constitutional limits on government authority Read more