The subject of Christian politics is associated to many inter-related articles on Wikipedia. This alphabetical Index is intended to allow readers quick access to any or all of these subjects by providing a link to the article with the first few lines reproduced from the top of that article by way of its description.

See also, Christianity and politics. The relationship between Christianity and politics is a historically complex subject. ...

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• Anarchism: Christian anarchism is the belief that there is only one source of authority to which Christians are ultimately answerable, the authority of God as embodied in the teachings of Jesus. Christian anarchists therefore feel that earthly authority such as government, or indeed the established Church do not and should not have power over them. Christian anarchists advocate pacifism.

Christian anarchism is the belief that the only source of authority to which Christians are ultimately answerable is God, embodied in the teachings of Jesus. ...

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• Communism: Christian communism is a form of religious communism centered around Christianity. It is a theological and political theory based upon the view that the teachings of Jesus Christ compel Christians to support communism as the ideal social system. There is no universal agreement on the exact date when Christian communism was founded; however, Biblical evidence suggests that the first Christians, including the Apostles, created their own small communalistic society in the years following Jesus' death. As such, many advocates of Christian communism argue that it was founded by the Apostles themselves.

Christian communism is a form of religious communism centered around Christianity. ... Religious communism is a term used by some Communists that claim that before communism became associated with atheism, the word communism was mainly used by religious groups. ... Christianity is a monotheistic[1] religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. ... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... Communism is an ideology that seeks to establish a classless, stateless social organization based on common ownership of the means of production. ... “Apostle” redirects here. ...

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• Democracy: Christian Democracy is a very heterogeneous political ideology, born at the end of the 19th century, largely as a result of the papal encyclical Rerum Novarum of Pope Leo XIII, in which the Vatican recognized workers' misery and agreed that something should be done about it, in reaction to the rise of the socialist and trade-union movements. Christian Democracy has evolved considerably since then, and it is no longer a particularly Catholic ideology. Some Christian Democratic parties have their origins in other Christian denominations altogether. Christian Democracy sees economy as being at the service of humanity; however, it does not call the idea of capitalism itself into question. Nevertheless, the duty of the State to care for its citizens is of some importance for Christian Democrats. On issues of public morality and tradition, Christian Democrats are usually conservative.

Christian Democracy is a diverse political ideology and movement. ... An ideology is a collection of ideas. ... The current Pope is Benedict XVI (born Joseph Alois Ratzinger), who was elected at the age of 78 on 19 April 2005. ... Rerum Novarum (Translation: Of New Things) is an encyclical issued by Pope Leo XIII on May 15, 1891. ... Pope Leo XIII (March 2, 1810 – July 20, 1903), born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci, was Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, having succeeded Pope Pius IX (1846–78) on February 20, 1878 and reigning until his death in 1903. ... Socialism refers to a broad array of doctrines or political movements that envisage a socio-economic system in which property and the distribution of wealth are subject to social control. ... A Trade Union (Labour union) ... is a continuous association of wage-earners for the purpose of maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment. ... Humanity refers to the human race or mankind as a whole, to that which is characteristically human, or to that which distinguishes human beings from other animals or from other animal species primal nature. ... Capitalism generally refers to an economic system in which the means of production are mostly privately[1] owned and operated for profit, and in which distribution, production and pricing of goods and services are determined in a largely free market. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The word tradition comes from the Latin word traditio which means to hand down or to hand over. ... Conservatism is a political philosophy that usually favors traditional values and strong foreign defense. ...

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• Homosexuality: Homosexuality and Christianity - The question of whether homosexuality is moral or a sin has become a matter of intense theological debate among Christians. Many sects have experienced deep divisions over the topic, most notably the Anglican Communion upon the ordination of V. Gene Robinson as the first openly gay bishop in the world's third largest Christian denomination.

The issue of Homosexuality within Christianityis that some old fuck wits think that there going 2 hell 4 being themselves, wat i say 2 them is go rape a donkey, and then someone might take an interest in them Traditionally, Christian churches have regarded homosexual sex as sinful, based on... Homosexuality refers to sexual interaction and / or romantic attraction between individuals of the same sex. ... A moral is a one sentence remark made at the end of many childrens stories that expresses the intended meaning, or the moral message, of the tale. ... Sin is a term used mainly in a religious context to describe an act that violates a moral rule or the state of having committed such a violation. ... Theology (Greek θεος, theos, God, + λογια, logia, words, sayings, or discourse) is reasoned discourse concerning religion, spirituality and God or the gods. ... This article is about the religous people known as Christians. ... The Anglican Communion uses the compass rose as its symbol, signifying its worldwide reach and decentralized nature. ... Ordination is the process in which clergy become authorized by their religious denomination and/or seminary to perform religious rituals and ceremonies. ... The Right Reverend Vicki Gene Robinson (born May 29, 1947) is the ninth bishop of the diocese of New Hampshire in the Episcopal Church. ... GAY can mean: Gay, a term referring to homosexual men or women The IATA code for Gaya Airport Category: ... This article is about a title or office in religious bodies. ... Major divisions within Christianity. ...

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• Left wing: The Christian Left encompasses those who hold a strong Christian belief and share left-wing or socialist ideals. Many such people derive their left-wing views derive directly from their Christian faith, and some cite Jesus as "the first socialist".

The Christian Left or Religious Left are terms used to describe those who hold a strong Christian belief and share left-wing, liberal, or socialist ideals. ... Christianity is a monotheistic[1] religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. ... Look up belief in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Leftism redirects here. ... Socialism is a social and economic system (or the political philosophy advocating such a system) in which the economic means of production are owned and controlled collectively by the people. ... An ideal is a principle or value that one actively pursues as a goal. ... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ...

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• Pacifism: Pacifism is opposition to the practice of war. Peace churches advocate pacifism and nonviolence in society, generally making a commitment to achieving their goals through nonviolent resistance or nonaggressive means. Among these pacifists there may be differing views on the requirement for self-defense, as many believe in nonresistance.

Pacifism is the opposition to war or violence as a means of settling disputes. ... Look up war in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Peace churches are Christian churches, groups or communities advocating pacifism. ... Nonviolence (or non-violence) can be both a political strategy or moral philosophy that rejects the use of violence in efforts to attain social or political change. ... Nonviolent resistance (or nonviolent action) is the practice of applying power to achieve socio-political goals through symbolic protests, economic or political noncooperation, civil disobedience and other methods, without using violence. ... Self defense refers to actions taken by a person to defend onself, ones property or ones home. ... Nonresistance (or non-resistance) discourages physical resistance to an enemy and is a subdivision of nonviolence. ...

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• Right wing: The Christian right is a broad label applied to a number of political and religious movements with particularly conservative and right wing views. While such elements are found in many nations, this term is most commonly applied to groups within the United States such as Christian Voice and the Christian Coalition. Sometimes the term Christian Right is used interchangeably with the term "Religious Right," although some argue for a distinction. (See the discussion on the Religious Right page).

The Christian right is a term collectively referring to a spectrum of right-wing Christian political and social movements and organizations characterized by their strong support of social values they deem in line with traditional Christian values in [[Western world by a wide range of commentators. ... Politics is the process by which decisions are made within groups. ... Religious is a term with both a technical definition and folk use. ... Conservatism is a political philosophy that usually favors traditional values and strong foreign defense. ... In politics, right-wing, the political right, or simply the right, are terms which refer, with no particular precision, to the segment of the political spectrum in opposition to left-wing politics. ... Formerly known as Repent UK, Christian Voice is a Christian fundamentalist organisation based in the United Kingdom which strives, through the basis of prayer and public campaigning, for national repentance. It is led by Stephen Green (a former Chairman of the Conservative Family Campaign), with Lord Ashbourne as its patron. ... This article is about the organization presently operating in the United States. ... The term Religious Right is a broad label applied by both scholars and critics to a number of political and religious movements and groups that primarily are active around conservative and right wing social issues. ...

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• Socialism: Christian socialism generally refers to those on the Christian left whose politics are both Christian and socialist and who see these two things as being interconnected, perhaps because one derives from the other. Broadly speaking, this category can include Liberation theology and the doctrine of the social gospel. The term "Christian Socialism" is used in this sense by organizations such as the Christian Socialist Movement (CSM), a specifically Christian grouping affiliated with the British Labour Party. The term also pertains to such earlier figures as the nineteenth century writer Frederick Denison Maurice (The Kingdom of Christ, 1838) and Francis Bellamy — Baptist minister and author of the United States' Pledge of Allegiance.

Christian socialism generally refers to those on the Christian left whose politics are both Christian and socialist and who see these two things as being interconnected. ... The Christian Left or Religious Left are terms used to describe those who hold a strong Christian belief and share left-wing, liberal, or socialist ideals. ... Christians believe that Jesus is the mediator of the New Covenant (see Hebrews 8:6). ... Socialism is a social and economic system (or the political philosophy advocating such a system) in which the economic means of production are owned and controlled collectively by the people. ... Liberation theology is a school of theology that focuses on Jesus Christ as not only the Redeemer but also the Liberator of the Oppressed. ... The Social Gospel movement is a Protestant movement that was most prominent in the late 19th and early to mid-20th century. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The Labour Party is a centre-left or social democratic political party in Britain (see British politics), and one of the United Kingdoms three main political parties. ... John Frederick Denison Maurice (August 29, 1805 - April 1, 1872) was an English theologian. ... Francis Bellamy (1855 - 1931), a devout Baptist minister, a graduate of the University of Rochester, and a socialist, composed the original Pledge of Allegiance for the Boston-based Youths Companion in 1892. ... Students reciting the Pledge at Rafael Weill Elementary School, San Francisco, California, April 20, 1942 prior to Japanese American internment (photo by Dorothea Lange) [1] The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise or oath of allegiance to the United States as represented by its national flag. ...

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• Taxation: A tax resister resists or refuses payment of a tax because of opposition to the institution collecting the tax. Often tax resistance comes from pacifist or religious groups, such as the Quakers, who choose not to fund violent government activities. (See also: Render unto Caesar...)

A tax resister resists or refuses payment of a tax because of opposition to the institution collecting the tax, or to some of that institution’s policies. ... Christ and the tribute by Masaccio “Render unto Caesar…” is a phrase attributed to Jesus in the synoptic gospels. ...

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