We think of tragedies that have happened recently, attacks, and life of many citizens, we pray you would protect a life i pray that those of us who know you would live godly lives. I pray we would do that for your glory. We pray now that you would bless this discussion tonight that we might learn something that would make us more effective citizens. We ask this in christs name, amen. Before i introduce this evenings panelist, i want to take a few minutes and set the context and purpose for tonights discussion its my opinion that believers or evangelicals should engage in political activity on the basis of their faith commitments. I hold this opinion for a couple reasons opinion scripture assumes that a follower of christ will seek opportunities for influence. Its just one example, god instructs his people who are in exile to seek the peace or welfare of the city where ive caused you to be carried away as captives. And pray unto the lord for it. The peace or welfare there of shall you h
Topics include christian leader henry lord beecher, prohibition, and the 18th amendment, and the u. S. Supreme court case roe v wade. Bob Jones University hosted this event. It is an hour and a half. Well, good evening, and welcome to bob Jones University. And the series of the first of three forms on bouncing piety balancing piety and pragmatism, evangelical and politics. We appreciate you being with us this evening. If we could, lets begin our program of the word of prayer. Heavenly father, we do thank you for the opportunity that we have here at bob Jones University to learn more about our civic responsibilities and the great nation that you have blessed us to be a part of. We do pray for our nation. We pray for our elected leaders. We pray for president obama particularly, as he leads this nation, that you might grant him wisdom, and that your sovereign hand might be directing the decisions that he makes. We think of the tragedies that have happened recently, attacks on the wellbei
Topics include christian leader henry lord beecher, prohibition, and the 18th amendment, and the u. S. Supreme court case roe v wade. Bob Jones University hosted this event. It is an hour and a half. Well, good evening, and welcome to bob Jones University. And the series of the first of three forms on bouncing piety balancing piety and pragmatism, evangelical and politics. We appreciate you being with us this evening. If we could, lets begin our program of the word of prayer. Heavenly father, we do thank you for the opportunity that we have here at bob Jones University to learn more about our civic responsibilities and the great nation that you have blessed us to be a part of. We do pray for our nation. We pray for our elected leaders. We pray for president obama particularly, as he leads this nation, that you might grant him wisdom, and that your sovereign hand might be directing the decisions that he makes. We think of the tragedies that have happened recently, attacks on the wellbei
U. S. Supreme court case roe v wade. Bob Jones University hosted this event. It is an hour and a half. Gary weier well, good evening, and welcome to bob Jones University and the series of the first of three forms on balancing piety and pragmatism, evangelical and politics. We appreciate you being with us this evening. If we could, lets begin our program tonight with a word of prayer. Heavenly father, we do thank you for the opportunity that we have here at bob Jones University to learn more about our civic responsibilities and the great nation that you have blessed us to be a part of. We do pray for our nation. We pray for our elected leaders. We pray for president obama particularly, as he leads this nation, that you might grant him wisdom, and that your sovereign hand might be directing the decisions that he makes. We think of the tragedies that have happened recently, attacks on the wellbeing and even life of many citizens. We pray that you protect the life. And we pray that those o
Well continue into the afternoon. Youre looking at film from august of 1963 as demonstration and marchers gathered on the mall here in washington d. C. This was the headline from the Washington Post, a mammoth rally of 200,000 jamming the mall in a solemn orderly plea for equality. Thats our line for those of you over the age of 50. For those of you under the age of 50. 5853880. 202 is the area code here in washington d. C. Well get your call on march. Your calls and comments in a moment. Lots get to the other stories this morning that is latest development from syria and headlines from overseas. The Guardian Newspaper the attack on syria just days away as the house of commons recalled for a vote and the picture of the british prime minster as he departs yesterday as the parliament resuming session tomorrow breaking from their august recess. From the marine herald, miami herald, a stage is set. U. S. And allies act as syrias intelligence mount. As u. S. Officials said privately that a