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One of those subjects you're never supposed to broach in polite dinner conversation, right? Thankfully we're not eating.

Even Jesus paid homage to Caesar, the thoroughly pagan civil authority of his day. He said in Matthew 22:20-22 we are to do no less,

"and he asked them, 'Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription?'

'Caesar's,' they replied.

Then he said to them, 'Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.'

When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away."

Of course being able to discern what exactly it is we owe to our elected officials and what we owe to God takes wisdom.

Here's where we dig into the nitty gritty of the most controversial subjects: abortion, special rights for gays, just war and more. Convinced that our votes flow from our beliefs -- and that in a Republic we're responsible for the laws and leaders we must follow -- being informed and active is not just a right; it's a sacred duty.


Holiday Reading: A Witness for the Ages by Marvin Olasky
The Cold War may be over, but Whittaker Chambers' classic account reminds us that the battle for men's hearts must yet be won.

Ballot Box Blues by J. Budziszewski
When choosing between candidates, some elections it's easier to decide than others. Or is it.

Tunnel Vision by Matt Kaufman
Secularists like to think they see the world more broadly than Christians. In fact, though, their vision is the narrowest of all.

Single-Issue Voter by Roberto Rivera y Carlo
Roberto considers himself a liberal. So why doesn't he vote the way you'd expect?

Jesus Was a Liberal -- ? by J. Budziszewski
Lots of people like to think Jesus would be a member of their political party. So would He?



The Scarlet Thread of Rahab by Randy Thomas
Can the Lord's love for the sexual sinner come through during a right-wing public policy convention?


Keeping the President in Perspective by Matt Kaufman
At his best, Barack Obama won't do as much good as some people hope. At his worst, he won't do as much harm as other people fear.


Affirm (or) Redefine by Matt Kaufman
When black voters took a stand for marriage, they found themselves accused of bigotry.


God and the Election by David Barshinger
The election is overrated.


Cool Compassion by Gary Thomas
Being a "single-issue voter" isn't cool. Of course, Christian compassion isn't about being considered "cool."


Single-Issue Voter by Roberto Rivera y Carlo
Roberto considers himself a liberal. So why doesn’t he vote the way you’d expect?


Jesse Jackson's True Colors by Matt Kaufman
His recent scandal shouldn't come as a surprise. Unsavory business has been par for the course for Jackson's career.


No Argument Here by Matt Kaufman
Who wants to have a good, clean debate? Not everyone.


Using the Delphi Technique to Achieve Consensus by Lynn M. Stuter
Consensus-building exercises (e.g., town hall meetings) are often merely a cynical promotion of the facilitator's agenda, rather than an exploration of what the group actually wants.


Intruder Alert by Matt Kaufman
Is a baby a woman's enemy? Some abortion-rights backers actually say "Yes."


The Spirit of Combat by Matt Kaufman
You can contend for a good cause with a bad attitude. I sure have.


Sexual Slavery: Shattering the Sacred by Lindy Morgan
In the dust and mud and pain of Cambodia, those fighting trafficking are recapturing the sanctity of life.


Legacy and Mr. Hyde by Matt Kaufman
The late Henry Hyde saved a lot of lives and modeled what a public servant should be like.