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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.

First Things First: Voting and the Sanctity of Life 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?


Bravery on Behalf of Innocent Life by Matt Kaufman
Lots of politicians like to iact/i brave. In South Dakota, some of them are actually idoing/i something brave on behalf of innocent life.

Compassion, True and False by Matt Kaufman
Politicians love to talk about compassion. Volunteers who are helping Katrina's victims are practicing it. And there's a world of difference between their definitions of that word.

What Are They Afraid Of? by Matt Kaufman
On the surface, "abortion rights" supporters are scared of the next Supreme Court justice. Beneath the surface, they're scared of a lot more than that -- including their own consciences.

Setting Priorities by Matt Kaufman
Do Christians care about the wrong issues? That's one reader's charge. Now it's the defense's turn.

Life and Death in a Fallen World by Ben Domenech
It's tempting to blame the big easy targets for our sinking culture. Much harder to realize the role we play: for better or worse.