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Personal Faith, Public Policy Is a Refreshing Examination of a Perpetu- Ally Emerging Political Force Personal Faith, Public Policy is a refreshing examination of a perpetu- ally emerging political force. This book details what many have known but few want to acknowledge—the power of unity among conserva- tive Christian entities in the political arena. Jackson and Perkins have opened the door of understanding regarding the genesis of moral change in America. —Lyle Dukes Senior Pastor, Harvest Life Changers Church, International Are you ever frustrated with the way our nation is headed? Do you feel powerless to do anything about it? And even if you had the power, would you know where to begin? Harry Jackson and Tony Perkins have brought a wealth of experience to answer these questions from a Christian perspective in Personal Faith, Public Policy. They have crossed racial, cultural, and party barriers to look at America from a joint perspective based on God’s Word. These men are not armchair quarter- backs who point their fingers at a mismatched group of legislators. They have rolled up their sleeves with others and have been instrumental in changing laws that affect each one of us. And we can do it too! This book will enable anyone reading it to understand complex issues and know how to vote in the upcoming elections based on a biblical worldview. Read this book and make a difference. —Dr. Walt Kallestad Senior Pastor, Community Church of Joy President, ReignDown USA Tony Perkins and Bishop Henry Jackson have written a thoughtful book on how Christians, black and white, can work together for the greater good to help solve many of the pressing issues of our times, especially the battle to preserve our first freedom—religious liberty. —Alan E. Sears President, CEO, and General Counsel, Alliance Defense Fund Tony Perkins and Harry Jackson chart a course for evangelical cultural engagement that is equal parts courage, wisdom, and heart. Their broad and bold vision will challenge, inspire, and may at times even offend. May it ignite a fresh passion to apply our faith in the public square for the good of humanity and the glory of God. —Jim Daly President, Focus on the Family Few evangelical leaders have their finger on the pulse of both Congress and the evangelical community like Tony Perkins. As he teams up with Bishop Harry Jackson, an emerging leader in the African American community, they present an insightful and challenging prescription to both the white and black evangelical community for shaping the nation’s future. —Congressman Mike Pence Former Chairman of the House Republican Study Committee Bishop Harry Jackson and Tony Perkins have been—and are—two of the most courageous watchmen on the wall in the struggle to help people of faith be the salt and the light that they have been commanded to be in our society and in our government. These two men from very different backgrounds have been united by their common faith concern for the troubling moral trajectory of our society. Every person of faith should read this book. It will challenge them concerning their responsibilities as people of faith and citizens of this blessed country. —Dr. Richard Land President, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission These two authors are on the front lines of the policy and faith battle- fields of our culture. They know the issues and they are solidly grounded in the faith. Christians can learn much for their perspective on the chal- lenges facing us as concerned and involved citizens. —Janice Shaw Crouse, PhD Director and Senior Fellow The Beverly LaHaye Institute and Concerned Women for America In Personal Faith, Public Policy, Bishop Harry Jackson and Tony Perkins powerfully contextualize the nexus of a personal faith narrative with viable solutions to major public policy issues. This book will revolu- tionize how mainstream America defines evangelicalism and will provoke Christians to look beyond just a few issues and embrace the collective ethos of a transformational faith. This book engages problem solvers with a biblical worldview. —Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Jr. President, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference PERSONAL FAITH PUBLIC POLICY HARRY R. JACKSON JR. & TONY PERKINS Most Strang Communications/Charisma House/Siloam/FrontLine/Excel Books/ Realms products are available at special quantity discounts for bulk purchase for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, and educational needs. For details, write Strang Communications/Charisma House/Siloam/FrontLine/Excel Books/Realms, 600 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, or telephone (407) 333-0600. Personal Faith, Public Policy by Harry R. Jackson Jr. and Tony Perkins Published by FrontLine A Strang Company 600 Rinehart Road Lake Mary, Florida 32746 www.frontlineissues.com This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise—without prior written permission of the publisher, except as provided by United States of America copyright law. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the King James Version of the Bible. Scripture quotations marked nas are from the New American Standard Bible. Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 by the Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org) Scripture quotations marked niv are from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, International Bible Society. Used by permission. Scripture quotations marked nkjv are from the New King James Version of the Bible. Copyright © 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc., publishers. Used by permission. Scripture quotations marked nlt are from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copy- right © 1996, 2004. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, IL 60189. All rights reserved. Cover Designer: Karen Grindley Design Director: Bill Johnson Copyright © 2008 by Harry R. Jackson Jr. and Tony Perkins All rights reserved Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Jackson, Harry R. Personal faith, public policy / Harry R. Jackson and Tony Perkins. p. cm. ISBN 978-1-59979-261-3 1. Christian conservatism--United States. 2. United States--Politics and government--2001- I. Perkins, Tony. II. Title. BR526.J33 2008 261.0973--dc22 2007049789 First Edition 08 09 10 11 12 — 98765432 Printed in the United States of America Contents Preface ..................................................................................................vii Introduction: Is the Religious Right Really Dead? ..............................1 1 Who Is the Religious Right Anyway? .................................................13 2 Conscience to the Nation ....................................................................36 3 Core Value #1: The Value of Life (Part 1) ...........................................50 Terrorism, War, and the Sword 4 Core Value #1: The Value of Life (Part 2) ...........................................63 From Conception to Resurrection 5 Core Value #2: Immigration ................................................................81 The New Slavery 6 Core Value #3: Poverty and Justice (Part 1) ......................................96 Slashing Poverty 7 Core Value #3: Poverty and Justice (Part 2) ....................................118 Health-Care Reform 8 Core Value #4: Racial Reconciliation ................................................131 Moving Together 9 Core Value #5: Religious Liberties ....................................................153 Cross Purposes 10 Core Value #6: Rebuilding the Family (Part 1) ................................174 The New Configuration 11 Core Value #6: Rebuilding the Family (Part 2) ................................188 Fatherhood and Education 12 Core Value #7: The Environment and Global Warming ...................203 Can We Beat the Heat? Conclusion: Taking the Land ............................................................220 Notes ..................................................................................................231 Index ..................................................................................................244 v Preface e have written this book together because we share two deeply held beliefs—one is the absolute truth of God’s Word, and the W other is that we are at a point when, perhaps more than any other time in recent history, our nation’s public policy is in need of moral clarity. Growing up with different backgrounds has given us different expe- riences and perspectives. Harry, an African American, is a registered Democrat, while Tony is a white Republican. But by working together, we have found that because of our relationship with God we have far more in common than we had been led to believe. We first came together when organizing a project calledJustice Sunday in 2005. As we joined our organizations for this common cause, we had the opportunity to share with each other our passion for affecting public policy decisions with values based on God’s Word. This book grows directly out of that shared passion and the many conver- sations we’ve had since. In writing this book, we have gone through the process of hammering out policy positions that have required give-and- take from both of us. We have wrestled through seven key issues facing our nation and have attempted to establish a point where all evangelicals— white, black, and brown; Republican and Democrat; young and old—can stand together. Will it be to everyone’s liking? Perhaps not. But like iron sharpening iron, we’ve worked through the
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