A clear look at how faith shapes government and how democracy could work with Christian principles.
This book examines the idea of a Christian State and how religious ideals can influence citizenship, law, and public life. It argues that democracy needs more than elections; it calls for moral reforms, shared responsibilities, and institutions that align political life with Christian values. The discussion covers how Church and State have related in history, and what a contemporary Christian approach to government might require.
- Direct participation: measures like initiative, referendum, and direct primaries to give people a real voice in lawmaking and candidate selection.
- Reform of party government: reducing the power of political machines to ensure leaders and policies reflect the public will.
- Balance of power: understanding the role of church, state, and civil society in creating a just, humane society.
- A moral framework: viewing politics as a field where liberty, equality, and fraternity must translate into social action and public policy.
Ideal for readers interested in political thought, church-state relations, and a faith-informed vision for democracy that emphasizes action, accountability, and service to all.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the integral role of the state in the progress and perfection of humanity. The first part of this volume defines the state through an exploration of its nature and origins. The author examines three great phenomena: the state, democracy, and Christianity. Through this analysis, the author seeks to prove that these phenomena are necessarily interconnected and questions how they collectively influence each other and human progress. Overall, this book provides a philosophical exploration of the state, its functions, and its significance in the context of social evolution and human perfectibility. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334899874_0
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