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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 261.7 EAN: 9780310277644 Edition: Rev Upd ISBN: 0310277647 Label: Zondervan Manufacturer: Zondervan Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 448 Publication Date: May 01, 2007 Publisher: Zondervan Studio: Zondervan Related Items:
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 Rating: - For the casual reader and the academic alikeThis remarkably scholarly book by Colson combines both his profound knowledge of Christian ideals with a well-versed political understanding garnered from his years in the problematic Nixon administration. Colson's own experience in government and his rather unlikely conversion to Christianity gives the book credence even to those who may not fully agree with his arguments. Colson judiciously inserts historical fact amidst modern day arguments, and my husband said of the book, "Every time I think, ... Read More Rating: - Breathtaking scope, scholarly balanceAlthough not strictly a scholarly work, Colson draws enormous breadth and integrity of expertise into this epochal exposition of the relationship of church to state. I must confess that it took me 20 years to pick up this book, and that only on a whim. I had no desire to read Colson, having little belief in the value of celebrity or notoriety in lending value to a man's words. Though not a hater of things American, I am not starry-eyed about American mentality, especially when it comes ... Read More Rating:  - Even more significant today than it was in 1989 When reading this book back in 1989, one had to assume Colson was thinking of Pat Robertson's run for the White House when he wrote this book. Eleven years later the American people elected a born-again Christian as President in George W Bush. Some of the things Colson warned about have now come to pass. Although the events of 9/11 were out of the President's control and demanded action, there is little doubt that his Faith has shaped his view of world events. "Kingdoms in ... Read More Rating: - Vintage Colson - Makes You Think and Not Just Feel!Like Colson's other books, Kingdoms in Conflict challenges you to think deeply about what and why you believe. The title focuses on the precarious balance Christians experience between heavy involvement and no involvement in politics. Colson's thesis seems to be that Christians need to maintain a balance - being in the world while not being of the world and Christians must be a light to the world and salt of the earth. Colson uses the examples of Christian involvement (and lack ... Read More Rating: - Elaborates on TruthColson takes a topic that has been discussed by Christians ever since the disciples questioned Jesus about it when He was in Galilee with them, i.e., the role of God's kingdom and that of man's. Colson contends that the kingdom of God is within a person. It is not an external means of control exercised by political power. In the Epilogue he cites Winston Churchill's last words, "there is no hope." But Colson counters that statement by explaining that spiritual things are not based on the circumstances ... Read More 
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