Thanks for coming! I plan to post a lot of interesting articles and comment on a wide range of things-- from political to religious, from private to public, from formal writing on public policy to snippets on random observations.
Two thoughts:
posted by Eric Schansberg @ 4:40 PM
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First and foremost, I am saved by God's grace as manifested most clearly through the atoning death of Jesus Christ-- and thus, adopted into His family. As a result, I increasingly seek to extend His grace to others in my daily life. On the home front, I am a husband and father to four young men (two by adoption and two the more conventional way). Professionally, I am an economist who loves to teach and is active in public policy circles. Vocationally, I am an active writer and the author of three books (one on the book of Joshua; two on public policy-- one secular, one Christian). Finally, I am the co-author of a 21-month discipleship curriculum, Thoroughly Equipped (and a lighter 36-week version), for developing competent lay-leaders in the Church. Related to that work, Kurt and I have two books, Enough Horses in the Barn and Roll Up Your Sleeves.
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A friend was raging against the one-eyed monster that has become the god of idolatrous Christians.
When I noted I had built a room addition to house my idol and plugged in a 5:1 stereo to boot, he was not amused.
But you are correct.
The phrase "In God We Trust" bears witness on our currency and some of our license plates.
The question is: Which God do we trust?
If we trust government for welfare, education and health, then I'm assuming we're trusting Our Uncle Sam Which Art in Washington.
the god in which most Americans trust-- and the one denoted on the money and in our pledge-- is the god of civil religion...
when we look (too passionately) to government for sustenance, security and solutions, we risk idolatry...
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