How Would Jesus Vote?: A Christian Perspective on the Issues

Dr. D. James Kennedy, Jerry Newcombe

Crown Publishing Group, Jun 23, 2010 - Religion - 272 pages

The 2008 election is shaping up to be one of the most important political contests in American history. In fact, Dr. D. James Kennedy believes it will be a watershed moment that could impact our very survival as a nation under God.

Values voters–people whose political views and votes are based on their faith in God–are being targeted as never before. As we move forward in the campaign season, the significant players will debate terrorism, radical Islam, nuclear threats, global warming, social issues, gay marriage, immigration, education, health care, and many other essential issues that can create sharp ideological divisions.

Into this overwhelmingly complex political situation, Dr. Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe bring a clear, compelling, and nonpartisan exploration of what God’s Word has to say on these critical matters. How Would Jesus Vote? isn’t intended to tell you which candidates to support; rather it offers you a Christ-centered understanding of the world to help you draw your own political conclusions.

This election, don’t cast an uninformed vote that fails to reflect your values. Instead, learn how to apply your faith and obedience to God to your ballot. This timely, helpful, and hopeful book will enable you to do just that.

Contents

• Do Jesus and Politics Mix?: 3
• Render unto Caesar: 23
• Salt and Light: 37
• THE ISSUES: 45
• Abortion Stem Cells Suicide and Euthanasia: 47
• Judging the Death Penalty: 59
• Is It Ever Justified?: 69
• Education and Our Schools: 85
• Economic Concerns: 99
• HealthCare Issues: 119
• The Environment and Climate Change: 131
• Immigration and Racial Prejudice: 145
• Societys Smallest Unit: 161
• Judicial Activism and the Courts: 173
• The Problem of Political Compromise: 183
• Put Not Your Trust in Princes: 193
• Something More Basic Than Politics: 209
• Notes: 233
• Index: 255

About the author

Dr. D. James Kennedy served as senior minister of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for 48 years. He was the author of more than sixty-five books, including: New Every Morning, Why I Believe, Evangelism Explosion, and What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Dr. Kennedy earned a Ph.D. in comparative religion from New York University.

Jerry Newcombe is senior producer for Coral Ridge Ministries television and has produced or coproduced more than fifty documentaries. The host of two weekly radio shows, he has also been a guest on numerous television and radio talk shows. He is the author or coauthor of more than fifteen books, including What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Bibliographic information

• Title: How Would Jesus Vote?: A Christian Perspective on the Issues
• Authors: Dr. D. James Kennedy, Jerry Newcombe
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group, 2010
• ISBN: 0307499154, 9780307499158
• Length: 272 pages
• Subjects: Political Science / Political Ideologies / General; Religion / Christian Living / Social Issues; Religion / Religion, Politics & State