Notes. 9. kingdom of the sword -- 2. The kingdom of the Cross -- 3. Keeping the Kingdom holy -- 4. From resident aliens to conquering warlords -- 5. Taking America back for God -- 6. The myth of a Christian nation -- 7. When chief sinners become moral guardians -- 8. One nation under God? -- 9. Christians and violence : confronting the tough questions -- Acknowledgments -- Notes.
Summary:
"The Path through Politics Is Not the Road to God. When the kingdom of God is manifested, it will wear the face of Jesus Christ. And that, says author Gregory Boyd, has never been true of any earthly government or power. Through close examination of Scripture and lessons drawn from history, Dr. Boyd argues that evangelical Christians who align themselves too closely with political causes or declare that they want to bring America "back to God" are actually doing harm--both to the body of Christ and society in general. Boyd shows how Jesus taught us to seek a "power-under" kingdom, where greatness is measured by sacrifice and service. There are no sides or enemies because we are meant to embrace and accept everyone. In The Myth of a Christian Nation, Dr. Boyd challenges readers to return to the true love of Calvary and the message of the cross--setting the "power-over" politics of worldly government aside."--Publisher description.
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