Personal Faith, Public Policy: The 7 Urgent Issues that We, as People of Faith, Need to Come Together and Solve

by Harry R. Jackson Jr., Tony Perkins

Harry Jackson and Tony Perkins believe that America stands at a crossroads. As a nation we must choose God's blessings or His destruction of our society. The "Religious Right," as it has been termed, often looks to the world as its enemy, and many Christians have seen themselves as combatants in war against anti-God forces. In Personal Faith, Public Policy, Jackson and Perkins take a radical new position, stating that the Christian church must lead morally and impact the culture with personal spiritual power and unified Christian public policy, demonstrating how a unified church can tackle each one of the seven major problems of our culture. Achieving victories in each of the seven areas presented will result in vanquishing the big problem facing our country-moral decay. Show Less

Genres: Christian Living

256 pages, Hardcover

First published February 22, 2008

Reviews

[Luke Evans · Rating 1 out of 5]

These dudes need to read James Davison Hunter, but unfortunately they won't.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

There seems to be a level of black and white in the book that doesn’t leave room for gray. In several statements it seems as if the authors are saying the republican vote is the Christian vote. I simply did not find their evidence convincing in that regard. However I think the authors do an overall solid job of challenging readers to evaluate policies through a scriptural lens and presenting a compelling argument for believers to be more active in politics rather than simply withdrawing.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good reference book which details the evangelical positions on various policy issues.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book provides a broad look at the issues facing our country and how people of faith (whether Democrat or Republican) can respond in a Biblical manner. In some cases, I felt the authors were too vague in offering guidance. Yet on the whole, the book stimulates thoughtful interaction with issues such as war, poverty, healthcare and the environment. A good starting point for discussion, although be careful not to read the materials in search of exact solutions or you will be frustrated.

[Angel Fuentes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book after following the presidential campaign: Obama for President

[Will · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book offers some great insights into some of the most challenging issues we face as a society and as professing Christians.