The Christian Civics Blog
Loving God with all our mind, when what’s on our mind is politics.
100 Years Ago in Jerusalem
A pastor shares personal, historical and theological reflections on Jerusalem’s place in global politics.
A Longer Look at Syria and War Powers
This is the second in a series of articles covering the United States' recent bombing of a Syrian military airbase. This article provides a deeper look at the Syrian civil war and similar military interventions in U.S. history.
Our Redeemer Liveth: The Administration of God
The following article is the transcript of a homily delivered by pastor and Body Politic reader Rev. Dr. Richard Hyde earlier this year at the First Congregational Church of Gray, Maine.
Understanding Cyber Security (Part One)
Cyber Security is a relatively new topic in politics and government, and it has taken on a new importance this election cycle.
Postmodern Politics: Thoughts on the Brexit Referendum Campaigns
A British pastor shares his thoughts on “Brexit.”
Languages of the Unheard
A new Body Politic writer shares about the difficulties he sees in learning to listen to forms of speech that leave him unsettled—riots and nationalism.
Hope for the Exhausting Cycle of Prayer and Murder
Pastor Chuck Garriott shares personal reflections on a lifetime of tragic, violent news.
