{"product_id":"a-christian-perspective-on-political-thought-9780195081381","title":"A Christian Perspective on Political Thought","description":"\u003cp\u003eArguing that Americans make political choices in terms of a general notion of right and wrong  yet lack a sound  objective foundation for such values  evangelical scholar Stephen Mott formulates a Christian political theory that supplies such norms. Drawing on theological and biblical sources  Mott thoroughly develops the biblical and theological foundations for politics and political evaluation. Mott proposes that political philosophies should be evaluated in light of Christian theological and ethical values--specifically the understanding of power  human nature  the nature of group life  justice and love  government  and time. He then applies this critical framework in an evaluation of political ideologies  including traditional conservatism  liberalism  democracy  laissez-faire conservatism  Marxist socialism  and democratic socialism. He gives special attention to their classical exponents and ideas. Asserting that political visions ultimately depend on cultural values that themselves require vigorous religious faith in a particular society  Motts study offers a valuable introduction to Christian political thought as well as an illuminating look at the connection between politics and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651550208053,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195081382","price":46.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195081381.jpg?v=1781835615","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-christian-perspective-on-political-thought-9780195081381","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}