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Political Gospel is the latest book by author, pastor, and professor, Patrick Schreiner. The book begins by considering what Schreiner refers to as political discipleship. In the Introduction, Schreiner helpfully explained, “Politics is simply how we partner together for the flourishing of humanity and the world. We must open the horizon of politics past partisanship and allow God to have his say again. Christian politics concerns how we integrate our confession that Jesus is Lord with our call to love our neighbors,” (pg. 6).
Throughout Political Gospel, Schreiner makes the distinction between politics and partisanship and also between submission and subversion. I enjoyed reading about these distinctions because I believe they are necessary for Christian conversations about politics. A lack of distinction in political conversations seems to create a quick path toward conflict and establishing distinctions creates a context where understanding flourishes. I believe that Schreiner’s distinctions themselves, as well as the practice of establishing distinctions, is incredibly helpful and is likely to encourage readers to partner together rather than talk past each other. Read my full review here.
