024 | Avoiding Totalitariansm: An Introduction to a Christian View of Law & Government

You can read the written version of this episode here. Many Christians today view politics as “dirty” and something secular which they should not involve themselves with - far less, bring their faith into it! However, much of the decline of Western societies in recent years is due to the decreasing influence of Christian beliefs over our societies, in all areas including politics. If Jesus says that we are “salt and light”, an analogy of our preserving and illuminating influence. So, then it stands to reason that in whatever spheres of life Christian influence retreats, it will lead to inevitable decay and darkness. This increasing decay and darkness in the realm of politics and government lead to ever-increasing forms of totalitarianism wherever this happens. Christians should not retreat from the political sphere any more than they should retreat from education, business, the arts or any other part of public life. If we want to avoid the descent into totalitarianism, we must recover a Christian view of Law and Government in our societies. Recommended Resources: Ruler of Kings: Toward a Christian Vision of Government by Dr. Joseph Boot Restoring the Foundation of Civilization: God's Government Or Chaos by Dr. Gary DeMar When A Nation Forgets God: 7 Lessons We Must Learn From Nazi Germany by Erwin W. Lutzer Slaying Leviathan: Limited Government and Resistance in the Christian Tradition by Glenn S. Sunshine Ruler of the Nations: Biblical Blueprints for Government by Dr. Gary DeMar The Mission of God: A Manifesto of Hope for Society by Dr. Joseph Boot ----------------- Please visit theotivity.com for more content. Sign up for our monthly email Newsletter to stay updated on all the latest content. Please consider sharing this episode and leaving a 5-star review on your podcast app to help us grow. Follow us at @theotivity on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Gettr, YouTube, Rumble).