In the midst of a tumultuous election season, Christians in the United States are discerning faithful ways to engage with politics. Christian discernment involves understanding ourselves, our relationship to God, our connection to our neighbors, and our most deeply held values.
Jesus taught that we are citizens of two kingdoms: an earthly one and God’s kingdom, requiring a different and higher allegiance. Jesus urged us to render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s. We have to work out our roles and renderings as dual citizens.
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