| dc.description.abstract | Modern, liberal democracy provides Christians with a unique position in the history of politics:
regardless of age, economic status, religion, race, or gender, many in the world today are
promised a vote. Voters, in addition to being governed by elected authorities, have the governing
power to change those authorities. While the institutions of church and state ought to remain
separate, religious belief and political conviction are often linked in the personal opinions of
individual voters. In a situation such as American democracy, how will God’s people fulfill their
role as the salt and light of the world in the voting booth? This thesis examines the promises of
God regarding civil government as well as the promises of American democracy to show that the
American Christian has the right and responsibility to vote in such a way as to provide a just,
secure state with leaders that seek equality and fair representation for their neighbor. Such a
responsibility requires critical thought from Christian voters regarding policies and candidates in
light of the purpose and promises of civil government. | en_US |
