Chris Surber, author of Rendering Unto Caesar, challenges Christians with his posts this week on the Energion Discussion Network to reexamine our political assumptions. Do we look more to worldly governments for solutions to our problems than to God? (Monday) When is political involvement appropriate and when is it counterproductive? (Tuesday) What robs Christians of the peace of God? Hint: looking for help in the wrong place. (Wednesday) You can read these provocative posts at http://energion.com/discuss
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