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Title: A thoughtful consideration
Review: Bandow clearly does believe there is a biblical view of politics, but he recognizes the complexity of applying Biblical principles to the modern state. For example, there is no doubt the Bible calls for assistance for the poor, but there is no explicit biblical statement about whether this should be solely a matter of private charity or also a matter of state assistance. Bandow sets forth several criteria for applying Scripture to the modern state, but also offers biblical criteria for Christians to think on particular issues when there is no explicit biblical principle. Bandow is clearly leans in a libertarian direction, and he doesn't convince me in several key areas, but he's thoughtful and fair. The book is a little dated now published in 1988), but still worthy of consideration.
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