Which Political Philosophy?

[mapleoak]

Since the focus is on pleasing God, practical help aimed to level the playing field and provide opportunity may be seen as too ‘worldly’. I sense that attitude in more conservative Christians - this life doesn’t really matter, only the next. Since education is supposedly the responsibility of parents, and healthcare the responsibility of the individual, assistance with these things can be viewed as subversive.

But one has to realize that when he ignores his neighbor by neglecting the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, he is not being pleasing to God.

Why should anyone care about literacy or chemotherapy for the poor anyway when all that matters is that God is glorified.

In order to glorify God, one must follow His commands. Neglecting to follow His commands is neglecting to give Him glory. And what is the second greatest commandment?