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September 20, 2012
The Phil Vischer Podcast: Ep 17- The Rapture & Politics
Dr. Amy Black is the guest to discuss how Christians should think about politics.
This week’s podcast features Dr. Amy Black, associate professor of political science at Wheaton College. Phil starts off the show by talking about the movie Para Norman and Skye discusses The Real Life of Timothy Green. They answer questions about the podcast on heaven two weeks ago and how the rapture does (or does not) fit in. Dr. Amy Black discusses her book, Honoring God in Red or Blue about the history of Christianity and politics in the US and the necessity of political compromise.
Dr. Amy Black has wide research and teaching interests in the fields of American Politics and Political Behavior. She has her Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and currently serves as the political science department chair at Wheaton College. Her most recent book is Honoring God in Red or Blue: Approaching Politics with Humility, Grace, and Reason (Moody Publishers). At a time when public discourse is too often divisive, Dr. Black calls Christians to a more reasoned and humble approach to politics.
Comments
I especially liked listening to Dr. Amy Black's perspective on the podcast. The following two Bible passages have impacted my reaction to political leaders, whether they are the ones I voted for or otherwise.
1 Peter 2: 13 "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well."
1 Peter 2:17 "Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king."
Although I haven't always agreed with all the things some previous presidents have done, these verses make me realize that I need to give them the respect that God wants for the leaders of our government. Debbie Seiling http://bible-passages.blogspot.com
Posted By: Debra Seiling | September 21, 2012 5:11 PM
At the end I think Phil got it wrong when he bemoans that conservatives should not expect the federal courts to be conservative because the courts are to reflect the will of the people.
No, the federal courts responsibility is to uphold the constitution, not the will of one party or another or one people or another. Conservatives do not want the court to be Christian, just uphold the constitution.
Posted By: Tim | September 25, 2012 3:33 PM
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