Building on the American Heritage Series - Social Justice

Plot Summary

This installment includes: Social Justice, Politics in the Pulpit, and Christians in the Civil Arena. Social Justice: For centuries, issues of social justice have primarily belonged to the church. But in recent years, these issues have made their way into the political arena. So whose job should it be to care for those in need? And what does the Bible say about the government's role in social justice? Politics in the Pulpit: Most American's are taught that political commentary does not belong in the church. But in the founding era, the opposite was true. American clergy played an active role in achieving American independence... in the pulpit, on the battlefield, and eventually in public office. Is it safe for America's pastors and churches to move in those realms today? Is there still a place for politics in pulpit? Christians in the Civil Arena: America's civil arena can be a complicated place for the Christian to navigate. So how can Christians effectively contribute to public affairs? Did our Founding Fathers leave any clues? Should people even bother with bringing faith into the civil arena?