24 Quotes by Ronald J. Sider

Christians today should never claim that democracy is the Christian form of government, but we can and should claim that biblical principles fit better with democratic government than with existing alternatives. In addition, Christian virtues – honesty, tolerance, love for neighbor – strengthen democratic life. Therefore Christians should actively nurture democracy in their own countries and around the world.

Persons sin by participating in evil systems when they understand, at least to some degree, that the system displeases God but fail to act responsibly to change things.

White evangelicals will be known as the people who defended the guy who defended the neo-Nazis.

Does not a one-sided focus on the issues that happen to be favored by either the Left or the Right suggest that one’s political agenda is shaped more by secular ideology than careful biblical, theological reflection?

Sadly, the lack humility and expansive presence of pride in the words and deeds of Donald Trump make him unqualified to be president of the United States of America. He should not be given four more years to hold the highest political office in our land. Christians who ignore this not only undermine the present and future good of the nation, but also their witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Great economic inequality inevitably produces injustice in a fallen world; therefore Christians must oppose it.

Christians must be ready to lose politically rather than engage in dishonesty or corruption.

This helpful book on the role of the arts fills a significant gap in the growing literature on holistic faith-based programs.

If, as Christians, we continue to enable a pathological liar to remain president, we are going to see greater damage inflicted on the cause of Christ and our God-given authority as Christians to speak out against immorality and injustice.