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The idea of politics based on moral law is not inherently totalistand does not imply an unlimited mandate to impose a total vision of the good. Quite the contrary: It is the only possible basis forlimits on government authority. The question is not whether thereare moral laws at the heart of politics, but which moral laws areat the heart of politics.
Whose job is it to help those in need? Some say it's the government's. That's certainly the view of Ebenezer Scrooge. When asked to contribute to the poor, he responds: "Are there no prisons? And the union workhouses? Are they still in operation?" Substitute "welfare checks" and "food stamps," and you find the same attitude prevails today: Let Uncle Sam handle the problem.
President Bush has received criticism for openly expressing hispersonal faith and stressing the religious element in the "waron terror." Bush is not alone in having his faith influence hispresidency. Harry Truman and Woodrow Wilson also linked foreignpolicy to religion.
LAWRENCEBURG -The nationally recognized Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) program is investing $600,000 towards the redevelopment of the historic Liberty Theater located in the city of Lawrenceburg,
How much political involvement can Christians stomach and still remain true to their faith?