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Summary: A thoughtful consideration
Review: Bandow clearly does believe there is a biblical view of politics, but he recognizes the complexity of applying Biblical principles to the modern state. For example, there is no doubt the Bible calls for assistance for the poor, but there is no explicit biblical statement about whether this should be solely a matter of private charity or also a matter of state assistance. Bandow sets forth several criteria for applying Scripture to the modern state, but also offers biblical criteria for Christians to think on particular issues when there is no explicit biblical principle. The book is a little dated now published in 1988), but still worthy of consideration.
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Summary: An Excellent Biblical Analysis
Review: Bandow discusses the Bible-based reasons and limits for government action. He extensively cites scripture in supporting his two main conclusions. First, government has a responsiblity to judge the interactions between the righteous and the unrighteous. Secondly, the best approach in politics, for the most part, is prudence. Too often, religious people cite God as supporting their side (often both sides of an argument do this) even when there is no scriptural backing. Bandow believes that in regard to most modern political topics, such as minimum wage and regulations, the Bible does not offer an adequate answer. Instead, one should rely on the God given wisdom to find the best answer. In response to the previous post by RICARDO DAVIS, I would suggest reading the book again, this time more slowly and actually follow the logic and the Biblical citations that Bandow so brilliantly and lucidly outlines, in order for you to better understand it. So Mr. Davis, to quote C.S. Lewis from Mere Christianity, "the answer to such people [you] is that if they cannot understand books written for grown-ups, they should not talk about them" (pg. 121).
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Summary: An Excellent Biblical Analysis
Review: Bandow discusses the Bible-based reasons and limits for government action. He extensively cites scripture in supporting his two main conclusions. First, government has a responsiblity to judge the interactions between the righteous and the unrighteous. Secondly, the best approach in politics, for the most part, is prudence. Too often, religious people cite God as supporting their side (often both sides of an argument do this) even when there is no scriptural backing. Bandow believes that in regard to most modern political topics, such as minimum wage and regulations, the Bible does not offer an adequate answer. Instead, one should rely on the God given wisdom to find the best answer. In response to the previous post by RICARDO DAVIS, I would suggest reading the book again, this time more slowly and actually follow the logic and the Biblical citations that Bandow so brilliantly and lucidly outlines, in order for you to better understand it. So Mr. Davis, to quote C.S. Lewis from Mere Christianity, "the answer to such people [you] is that if they cannot understand books written for grown-ups, they should not talk about them" (pg. 121).
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Summary: A thoughtful consideration
Review: Caveat Emptor! Considering Bandow's political views, the book could have been much shorter. Essentially, Bandow claims there really isn't a biblical view of politics. If you are really interested in an explicitly Biblical book on politics, try George Grant's "The Changing of the Guard" or his "The Patriot's Handbook".
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Summary: Skip This Book ... And Vote for a Good Christian Politician
Review: Caveat Emptor! Considering Bandow's political views, the book could have been much shorter. Essentially, Bandow claims there really isn't a biblical view of politics. If you are really interested in an explicitly Biblical book on politics, try George Grant's "The Changing of the Guard" or his "The Patriot's Handbook".
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