tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31977324.post1468909519110804707..comments2023-06-16T07:12:23.602-04:00Comments on Subversive Reformation Movement: Political Involvement 1.0.2.:::: Travis Keller ::::http://www.blogger.com/profile/17527935220429210806noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31977324.post-13735210721083392042008-01-24T17:03:00.000-05:002008-01-24T17:03:00.000-05:00Have you heard anything about the book God Won't V...Have you heard anything about the book God Won't Vote This Year?<BR/><BR/>Read parts or order at <BR/>www.Godwontvote.comMembershipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978406521971309768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31977324.post-28212595283405001042008-01-19T07:07:00.000-05:002008-01-19T07:07:00.000-05:00I don't have much to add other than that I agree t...I don't have much to add other than that I agree that Jesus would probably not engage with the political arena as much as he'd illustrate the contrast between the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world. And Chris, i also agree that Boyd's book does an excellent job of addressing this question - much better than I could ever hope toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31977324.post-68191184697648900252008-01-17T14:19:00.000-05:002008-01-17T14:19:00.000-05:00If Jesus wanted to be involved in politics he had ...If Jesus wanted to be involved in politics he had some pretty good oppurtunities. He easily could have joined political factions. But he niether gave his support to the Zealots or the Pharisees or the Roman occupation.Daniel Coutzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00222910059855791243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31977324.post-15234875154989263042008-01-16T12:28:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:28:00.000-05:00Before reading Joe's comment...I was inclined to c...Before reading Joe's comment...I was inclined to comment with something similar. I believe He would challenge political antagonists with questions about the Kingdom of God rather than kingdoms of this world. In "Myth of a Christian Nation" Boyd does a great job of describing the "power under" approach (Agape...as someone already mentioned) rather than the "power over" approach which ALL political entities employ.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14420815905026223904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31977324.post-31794521807477575162008-01-15T14:36:00.000-05:002008-01-15T14:36:00.000-05:00i think what gave jesus validity and authority was...i think what gave jesus validity and authority was that he was not involved in the system. his life was lived among and with romans, jews, saints and sinners. every political question thrown at him was redirected. he seemed to spend his time righting wrongs, redeeming, loving, forgiving, restoring and teaching others how to live out the kingdom. he called religious leaders to the table even more than the roman oppressors.<BR/><BR/>in my opinion, in 2008 he would do the same thing.joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980017442038837632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31977324.post-10322595849699626682008-01-14T21:19:00.000-05:002008-01-14T21:19:00.000-05:00i wouldn't suggest that in the 1c. that he wasn't ...i wouldn't suggest that in the 1c. that he wasn't teaching how to interact in culture. the one thing that is true, is that love is relevant in all cultures. but you didn't answer the question.:::: Travis Keller ::::https://www.blogger.com/profile/17527935220429210806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31977324.post-12177070074084201052008-01-14T21:15:00.000-05:002008-01-14T21:15:00.000-05:00In the first century Jesus came to reveal Himself ...In the first century Jesus came to reveal Himself personally. In '08 he may teach us how to witness in our culture. He would not contradict Himself and His earlier teachings. <BR/><BR/>Thus, he would direct us to Agape. Perhaps He would answer our question with a question. Does electing people who are less oppressive fall into the catagory of Love?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com