For questions about the government's authority, how Christians should interact with secular governments, the relationship between Church and state, and the relationship between Christianity and secular laws.
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Distributism and Subsidiarity beyond the counsel of Jethro in the Bible
In chapter 18 of Exodus, Moses' father-in-law Jethro instructs him on how to set up a fairly ordered society where Moses doesn't have to burn himself out by answering everyone's questions all the time.
I've heard that this is the basis for a form of…
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How does the relationship of the Church of Scotland to the state differ from that of the Church of England?
Both England and Scotland have "state churches", but what exactly does that mean? How did these special relationships between a church entity and a sovereign state come about and how specifically do the two states/churches handle their relationship…
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Is there a concept of Christian State in Christianity?
In some of my other questions, I have read that State and church are kept separate in Christianity. I am curious to know, is there any concept of Christian state where Biblical laws and doctrines are enforced or facilitated? Or simply Christians are…
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Which Christian Churches today teach that a Christian should not pursue a highest post in the state?
Which Christian Churches today teach that a Christian should not pursue a highest post in the state (like president, chancellor, prime minister, etc.)
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What's the biblical basis for protesting government mandates that threaten basic democratic rights?
Assuming a peaceful and respectful approach to voicing opposition to proposed government mandates or legislation that would make various segments of society (including Christianity) subject to imprisonment and severe penalties for simply meeting,…
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