One of the things that I love about church is that we can discuss real issues that matter in a loving environment. Everyone says avoid talking about religion and politics at family gatherings because you never know what can happen. Social media has become too toxic to have elevated dialogue. The work place is inappropriate for such long discussions. But at Glendale during our Sunday morning class we can dive into such things and know that we won’t be judged. Instead we will be encouraged by our brothers and sisters in Christ. Over the next several weeks we will be exploring our vocations of citizen of heaven with our vocation of citizen of America through the Lutheran Hour Ministry Study called “We the People: Citizens of Two Kingdoms.”
Politics and politicians--there's seemingly no way to escape them. Though government and those who govern are often criticized by press and citizen alike, it is through government that God works His designs in this world. Join host Dr. Dale Meyer as he surveys government in history, the character of the United States as a nation, and the Christian's role as a citizen of any country.
In We the People: Citizens of Two Kingdoms, Concordia Seminary President Meyer surveys the emergence of the United States' governmental system by considering the religious and philosophic thinking that shaped its early development. Along the way concepts like "ceremonial deism," "democracy," "theocracy," "republic," Martin Luther's "Two Kingdoms" and more will be explored.
Throughout this video and the accompanying discussion guide, tough questions are raised that help the user understand the demanding balance between Church and State. Politics and religion often separate people in sharp and defining ways, dividing a country along shifting lines. Yet, no matter what one's perspective is, for the Christian his or her citizenship is an opportunity to serve in both the affairs of earthly government and the mission of the Christian Church on earth--Martin Luther's "Two Kingdoms."
Join us in person or online so that we can be united despite our political differences. Only the love of Christ can accomplish that.
