Beyond Good Intentions A Biblical View of Politics

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Beyond Good Intentions brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the question of how Christianity and politics interrelate. Author Doug Bandow believes the key lies in the correct use of the Bible in addressing public policy issues. Too often Christians either ignore or misapply the Bible in the political arena. Beyond Good Intentions is a much-needed corrective which takes the Bible seriously yet avoids proof-texting and questionable interpretive methods."Doug Bandow succeeds brilliantly where others have failed. He explains how Christianity and politics should intertwine and how they shouldn't. Both Left and Right are bound to wince. His book is highly readable, fundamentally sound, and utterly persuasive." --Fred Barnes, The New Republic" Beyond Good Intentions is a wide ranging and hard hitting examination of Christian responsibility in the public square. Readers will find here much to affirm, and much to argue with. In short, it is a book that jostles preconceptions and invites further thought, which is no little achievement." --Richard John Neuhaus, The Center on Religion and Society"With Beyond Good Intentions Doug Bandow has made a timely and clear-headed contribution to the forging of a responsible evangelical public philosophy. Refreshingly original, Bandow's ideas constitute a path-breaking discussion that cannot be ignored as evangelical Christians grapple with the political implications of their faith." --Dean C. Curry, Cairman, Department of History and Political Science, Messiah College"Bandow has done a fine job of distinguishing between those areas where we have clear Biblical command and those where Christians simply act prudentially. This book will be extremely valuable to all of us struggling with exactly how we can be salt and light in the world of politics." --P. J. Hill, George F. Bennett Professor of Economics, Wheaton College