The Theology of Christian Resistance: A Symposium

Christianity & Civilization #2

by Gary North (Editor)

A Symposium edited by Gary North.

Genres: Theology, Nonfiction

357 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Gary North received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside. He served on the Senior Staff of the Foundation for Economic Education, in Irvington-on-Hudson, New York, and was the president of the Institute for Christian Economics. Dr. North’s essays and reviews have appeared in three dozen magazines and journals, including The Wall Street Journal, National Review, The American Spectator, and others.

Reviews

[Tim Renshaw]

A variety of interesting articles. Though put together several decades ago, it is at least as relevant today and likely more so as much of what was seen coming down the tracks in the 1980s is now here. Resistance is now more than just quietly reclaiming lost ground, but a serious struggle against blatant persecution. Christian, do you know what you can do Biblically? Where are the boundaries of resistance? Read this as a primer and check into the books referenced for more.

[Douglas Wilson]

Good.

[Josh]

Helpful on the topics of resistance to tyranny, pacifism, human rights, lying to the ungodly, and modern humanism. I especially appreciated the excerpts and discussion from Calvin on resistance to tyranny.

[Aurora Grace]

A series of essays arguing that it is lawful for Christians to resist the American government whenever they don't like what's happening to them.

[Kyle Grindberg]

Jordan's essay was very helpful