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Biola Professors explore the role of Christian in government, politics, and law. Covering diverse areas such as the Constitution, voting, due process, and a theology of politics, anyone interested in how to live in the Kingdom of God and the "kingdom of this world" will find much to reflect on here.
[The views expressed in this series are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Biola University.]
[The views expressed in this series are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Biola University.]
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Dr. Scott Waller unpacks the differences between political attitudes and ideologies. Dr. Waller also defines many key terms that are commonly used in the conversation surrounding the workings of American politics.
Professor Kevin Lewis argues for the originalist interpretation of the Constitution as he discusses certain aspects of Constitutional law. Professor Lewis specifically addresses the history of the Fourteenth Amendment, Due Process, and the Commerce Clause and their implications for the federal government's involvement in local affairs. In the end, Lewis cautions against the shift in the function of the federal courts from a strictly judiciary role to one of legislation.
Dr. Scott Waller discusses the history of the First Amendment and its freedoms. Dr. Waller also demonstrates the impact made by how the First Amendment is currently being interpreted and upheld in today's society.
Professor Kevin Lewis assesses the big problems in today's government and analyzes the Church's necessary response to these issues. Professor Lewis examines the role that the Church should be playing in the political sphere today.
Dr. Scott Waller analyzes the laws and arguments surrounding the topics of abortion and the value of human life. Dr. Waller also highlights the differences between fundamental and ordinary rights in the context of the law. Professor Kevin Lewis also provides his own remarks concerning cultural, political, and ecclesiastical reform.
Professor Kevin Lewis looks into the biblical foundations for the concepts of law and justice and their roles in modern governing bodies. Professor Lewis also examines civic duties and rights and their origins in the Scriptures.
Professor Kevin Lewis traces the theological outline of the relationship between Church and State. In hand with this, Professor Lewis breaks down the underlying purposes of both institutions in an effort to better establish their current roles and the appropriate relationship between them.
Dr. Scott Waller supplies a technical assessment of the complex relationship between religion and politics. Dr. Waller encourages his listeners into a holistic method of approach when engaging the political sphere.
Professor Kevin Lewis and Dr. Scott Waller introduce the major political ideas that Christians have a responsibility to be engaged in. Professor Lewis and Dr. Waller provide key moments of intersection between faith and politics and outline the necessary relationships between the Church, culture, and the State.
Dr. Scott Waller provides a historical look at the earliest formation of American government with the aim of assessing the current political state. Dr. Waller addresses many current issues such as the balance of power and the question of liberty in the face of expanding government.
Professor Kevin Lewis dives into a theological foundation for civil government and the state. Professor Lewis demonstrates how many of the current laws of the land are actually deeply connected to the truth of Scripture.
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